Mutton Biryani
A Tamil Non-Vegetarian Thali is a complete meal plate inspired by the food culture of Tamil Nadu. In Tamil, a non-vegetarian meal is commonly connected with அசைவ சாப்பாடு or Asaiva Saapadu. It usually includes rice, one or more non-vegetarian curries, rasam, sambar or kuzhambu, poriyal, kootu, pickle, appalam and sometimes curd or sweet depending on the home chef’s menu.
Tamil non-vegetarian food is strongly connected with rice, tamarind, coconut, curry leaves, black pepper, coriander, fennel, garlic, onion and freshly roasted masalas. The thali may be simple and home-style or bold and festive depending on the dish. Chettinad chicken is known for roasted spices and strong aroma. Meen kuzhambu is known for tamarind-based fish curry. Mutton kuzhambu is rich, spicy and deeply flavoured. Nattu kozhi curry uses country chicken and traditional spices.
A Tamil non-veg thali can include chicken, mutton, fish, prawns, crab, egg or country chicken depending on supplier availability. The meal is usually served with steamed rice because Tamil curries and kuzhambu are designed to mix well with rice. Some suppliers may also offer parotta, dosa, appam, idiyappam or chapati as optional accompaniments.
Tamil non-vegetarian thali is ideal for customers who enjoy regional South Indian food, spicy gravies, seafood, rice meals, home-style meat curry and traditional tiffin service.
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