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Tamil cuisine

Tamil cuisine is the culinary traditions of Tamil-speaking populations, primarily from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the Tamil-majority regions of Sri Lanka. It encompasses distinct regional styles, broadly divided into the Tamil Nadu style, which forms a key component of South Indian cuisine, and Sri Lankan Tamil cuisine, which has evolved in conjunction with other Sri Lankan culinary traditions.

Both styles emphasize the use of rice, lentils, legumes, tamarind, and a wide range of spices. Meals may be vegetarian, or contain meat and seafood, depending on the community and food availability. Dishes are often served on banana leaves, a practice that is believed to impart subtle flavour. Special occasions feature elaborate meals known as virundhu, consisting of rice, lentil-based stews (such as sambar and kuzhambu), dry vegetable preparations (poriyal), and accompaniments like appalam, pickles, and desserts such as payasam.

Coffee and tea are staple beverages, while buttermilk (mor) is a common meal accompaniment. In traditional settings, the banana leaf used for serving is washed and later fed to cattle, reflecting sustainable food practices.