It’s that time of the year to wish your friends and family Puthāaṇdu vāazhthugal! Usher in new beginnings with the start of a New Year this Tamil New Year’s day as you celebrate this auspicious occasion with colourful kolams and the customary meal dotted with traditional delicacies from Mango Pachadi and Ulundu Vadai to Meen Monga Curry and the much-loved Asoka Halwa.

At Southern Spice, the country’s most iconic South Indian specialty restaurant at Taj Coromandel, the team of chefs led by Executive Chef Sujan Mukherjee, presents a special festive culinary feast on Tamil New Year’s day, offering guests the quintessential South Indian experience.

The vegetarian Virundhu includes Manga pachadi (The raw mangoes, jaggery, red chillies, asafetida, mustard seeds, ghee); Tulasi Rasam (A Flavorful extract from Tomatoes, Fresh basil leaves broth and spices); Ulundu Vadai (Spiced, crisp fritters made from Urad dal batter); Kara Podi Kozhukattai (Rice flour, tempered with spices and steamed); Murungai Keerai Adai (Moong Dal, Drumstick Leaves, spices & herbs); Urulai Pattani Kara Masala (Potato & Green peas tossed with Shallots and tempered); Arai Keerai Kadayal (Amaranth leaves, moong dal, mustard, curry leaves – tempered); and Manathakkali Vathal Kuzhambu (Black nightshade berries, tamarind, tomato curry).

Non-vegetarians can delight in Kozhi Melagu Chaaru (Black pepper corn infused chicken soup); Eral Porichathu (Crispy fried bay prawn tail); Kozhi Uppu Kari (Slow roasted chicken with chili and homemade clarified butter & spices); Vaigai Kari Sukka (Succulent lamb shoulder meat, cooked gently with spices, a popular dish from Madurai); Meen Monga Curry (King fish cooked in a green mango and coconut curry);  and Attu Erachi Kuzhambu (Succulent lamb shoulder meat, cooked gently with spices, a popular dish from Tamilnadu).

Round off the meal with desserts like Javvarisi Semiya Payasam (Sago, Vermicelli & milk confection); Asoka Halwa (Moong dal, whole wheat confection); and Coffee Ice Cream (Homemade ice cream flavored with Coffee).

For the most-memorable culinary experience this Tamil New Year’s Day, head to Southern Spice!

Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel   |  April 14  |  Lunch – 12:30 – 3:00pm  |   INR 2450 plus taxes for Vegetarian Thali ; INR  2850 plus taxes for Non-vegetarian Thali   |  Please call +91 44 6600 2827 or +91 78248 62310 for more details and table reservations