Tamil New Year, or Puthandu, marks a vibrant beginning in the Tamil calendar—a celebration of heritage, renewal, and culinary richness. Embracing the spirit of the season, Southern Spice, the celebrated South Indian specialty restaurant at Taj Coromandel, invites you to indulge in an unforgettable festive dining experience, specially curated to showcase the authentic and diverse flavours of Tamil Nadu.
The celebrations begin with Manga Pachadi, a symbolic dish of Tamil New Year that beautifully blends sweet, sour, and spice, made with raw mango, jaggery, chilies, mustard seeds, and ghee.
Vegetarian Delights
Savour the depth of tradition with dishes like:
Tulasi Rasam – a refreshing tomato-basil broth
Murungai Keerai Adai – lentil pancakes with drumstick leaves
Mochai Vendakkai Mandi – tangy butter bean and okra curry
Kutti Urulai Vathakkal – baby potatoes tempered with spices
Kaikari Vellai Kurma – creamy coconut and cashew vegetable curry
Arai Keerai Kadayal, Kathirikai Kara Kuzhambu, and Beans Paruppu Usili
Paired with Kaikari Brinji, Nool Parotta, and Arachuvitta Sambar
Non-Vegetarian Specialties
For meat lovers, the menu features:
Nattu Kozhi Milagu Chaaru – peppery country chicken soup
Eral Porichathu – crispy bay prawn tail
Kozhi Uppu Kari – slow-roasted chicken with bold spices
Vaigai Kari Sukka – tender Madurai-style lamb shoulder
Meen Manga Kozhambu, Karaikudi Chicken Curry, and Attukal Paya
And the show-stopping Kongunadu Kozhi Biryani, a flavour-packed chicken pilaf
Sweet Endings
No celebration is complete without a touch of sweetness:
Javvarisi Semiya Payasam – sago and vermicelli dessert
Kavuni Rice Halwa – rich black rice and jaggery pudding
Seethapazham Ice Cream – creamy custard apple delight
Recognised among India’s Top 50 Restaurants by Condé Nast Traveller and rated 4 Stars by Culinary Culture’s Ultimate Restaurant Ratings, Southern Spice promises an authentic and luxurious Tamil New Year celebration.
📍 Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel, Chennai
🗓️ April 14, 2025 | Lunch & Dinner
📞 For reservations and details, call: 044 6600 2827 / 78248 62311
Celebrate tradition, taste, and togetherness in true Tamil style.
