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About - Tamil Nadu Deepavali Celebration and Breakfast Feast
Diwali is known as Deepavali in Tamil Nadu, India. It is the festival of lights, is a significant and much-awaited occasion for many people. It is a time for celebration and togetherness, where families and friends come together to share happiness and create memories. One of the essential aspects of Diwali is the grand feast served on this day, which is a part of Hindu tradition. In Hindu families, they follow the custom of serving the festival meal on a banana leaf, and it is a joy to sit together with our loved ones and indulge in the delicious spread.
Each family has its unique way of preparing and presenting the grand feast, and various variations can come in depending on the region and culture. However, in Tamil homes, they have a special menu that they follow. The menu is a perfect blend of traditional and modern cuisine, and it includes an array of mouth-watering dishes that are prepared with utmost care and love. From starters to desserts, every dish is thoughtfully curated to ensure that the breakfast, lunch or dinner is a culinary delight for everyone.
In this post, you will find easy and delicious vegetarian breakfast menu ideas for Deepavali, prepared in traditional and vibrant Tamil Nadu style.
Tamil Nadu Deepavali Special Breakfast Menu | Diwali Special Breakfast Menu
Food is an integral part of the festivities. When celebrating Deepavali in Tamil Nadu, the typical vegetarian breakfast menu includes idli, dosa, poori or pongal, chutney like thengai chutney (coconut chutney), tomato chutney or mint/coriander chutney, tiffin sambar, vada's like ulundhu vadai (urad dal vada), or kara seeyam urundai and finally sweets such as kesari, payasam, appam, or seeyam/suzhiyan. The popular sweet treats and speciality dishes vary across districts despite most customs remaining the same across the state. Below are some of the Tamil Nadu breakfast items from this blog.
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Tamil Nadu Breakfast Main Course
Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, celebrates Deepavali with a special breakfast that is sure to tantalize your senses. The spread includes soft, fluffy idlis, crispy dosas, fluffy pooris, warm and comforting pongal, and crispy paniyaram. Each dish is uniquely delicious and will transport you to the heart of Tamil Nadu's culinary heritage. Whether you're a foodie or not, this breakfast is a must-try for anyone who wants to experience the true flavours of this vibrant Indian state. Below are some of the popular and traditional village-style breakfast items.
🔗Foxtail Millet Pongal/Thinai Sakkarai Pongal
Tamil Nadu Breakfast Side Dishes/Accompaniments
Tamil Nadu breakfast dishes are often served with a variety of accompaniments including sambar, vegetable kurma, kulambu, chutney, fritters, and sweets.
Breakfast Sambar/Kulambu Recipes
Tiffin sambar, vegetable kurma, or kulambu are common accompaniments served with the main course. Below are some of the popular breakfast accompaniments.
Breakfast Chutney Recipes
Chutney is a tangy, sweet, or spicy relish that has been an essential part of Indian cuisine for centuries. This flavorful condiment is typically made as an accompaniment to breakfast items. You can pair chutneys with idli, dosa, pongal, or deep-fried savoury snacks. At least, 2-3 types of chutney are always prepared in the Deepavali breakfast feast. Below are some of the popular and traditional chutney recipes.
🔗Chana Dal Chutney | Kadalai Paruppu Chutney
🔗Coconut Chutney | Thengai Chutney
For more chutney varieties, click 👉chutney recipes
Breakfast Savoury Snacks - Vada and Bajji
The Tamil Nadu festive feast boasts an array of delicious and savoury snacks that are sure to tantalize the taste buds. Below are traditional savoury snacks.
Breakfast Sweet Snacks
During the Indian festival of Diwali/Deepavali, people gather together to celebrate and enjoy traditional Indian sweets. These sweets are an important part of the festivities and are made with great care and attention to detail using traditional techniques and ingredients. The following are some popular Tamil Nadu sweets that can be enjoyed for breakfast.
For more traditional sweet recipes, click 👉Traditional Indian Sweets
Diwali Food Menu Vegetarian
I have curated simple and healthy Deepavali breakfast menu options from the above recipes.
Option 1 -
Millet Idli
Tiffin Sambar
Coconut Chutney
Pudina/Mint Chutney
Chettinad Kara Seeyam
Rave Kesari
Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet
Option 2 -
Millet Idli
Chettinad Summa Kuzhambu
Chana Dal Chutney
Pudina/Mint Chutney
Vegetable Pakoda
Semiya Payasam
Seeyam/Suzhiyan
Option 3 -
Millet Idli
Kalkandu Pongal
Tiffin Sambar
Coconut Chutney
Chettinad Kara Seeyam
Rava Kesari
7 Cup Burfi
Option 4 -
Millet Idli
Thinai Pongal
Tiffin Sambar
Coconut Chutney
Chettinad Kara Seeyam
Seeyam/Suzhiyan
Among the breakfast options listed above, you have a diverse range of choices to pick from. These breakfast ideas are not only perfect for occasions like Deepavali/Diwali, but they can also be incorporated into your daily routine for a delicious start to your day.
Have a safe and joyous Diwali (Deepavali).
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