Tamil New Year Recipes

Tamil New Year, known as Puthandu, marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar year and is celebrated with joy and traditional fervor. This auspicious day is a time for family gatherings, cultural rituals, and a special festive feast that showcases the diversity of Tamil cuisine. The traditional Tamil New Year meal includes an array of dishes symbolizing different tastes of life—sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy—reflecting the balance of emotions in the year ahead. Signature dishes like Mango Pachadi, Payasam, Vadai, and Sambar take center stage, accompanied by rice and other delightful preparations. At Subbus Kitchen, we bring you a curated collection of Tamil New Year recipes to help you prepare a festive spread that is both authentic and delicious.