15 Must-try street food in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

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1. Jigarthanda

A unique and refreshing drink made with milk, ice cream, sarsaparilla, and other secret ingredients.

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2. Karaikkai Pazham

Deep-fried sliced plantains coated in a spicy chickpea batter.

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3. Karupatti Kaapi

A strong, aromatic coffee made with palm jaggery.

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4. Idli Podi

A spicy, flavorful powder made with lentils, spices, and herbs, served with steamed idlis.

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5. Kothu Parotta

Shredded parotta (flatbread) cooked with eggs, vegetables, and spices on a flat griddle.

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6. Kuttu Vadai

A crispy fritter made with ground horsegram.

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7. Kuzhi Paniyaram

Small, spherical rice and lentil dumplings, often served with chutney.

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8. Madurai Malli Poo Vada

Crispy fritters made with jasmine flowers.

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9. Paruthi Paal

A unique, naturally sweet milk drink made from the seeds of the cotton plant.

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10. Pongal 

A savory, comfort food made with rice, lentils, ghee, and spices.

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11. Puli Soru (Tamarind Rice)

Tangy and flavorful tamarind-flavored rice.

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12. Sambar Sadam (Sambar Rice)

Rice cooked with a spicy, lentil-based sambar stew.

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13. Sundal 

Boiled and seasoned chickpeas or other legumes, often served as a snack.

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14. Theni Pongal

A delicious variation of the classic pongal dish, hailing from the Theni region.

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15. Varutharacha Kozhi (Spicy Chicken Curry)

A fiery, flavorful chicken curry cooked in a spice-infused coconut gravy.

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