Jigarthanda literally means "Cool Heart". It is a cooling drink, originally from Madurai, is found in various places of Tamil Nadu. The main ingredients in the delicious drink are milk, almond gum, root syrup, sugar syrup and ice-cream.
Parotta, made from flour, is a flatbread that is a typical street food and is much like the North Indian Lacha Parantha. Kothu Parotta is made from shredded parotta, mixed with either egg, meat or vegetables.
Dosa is a staple food of South India readily available at every street corner. They are made from rice and are crisp, light and also easy on the pocket
Kuzhi Paniyaram can be served as a savoury or a sweet. It is made from black lentils, and rice and the preparation process is similar to that of an Idli
Idiyappam is a lot like noodles but is made with rice flour and is usually served with coconut milk or a curry. It is very popular in the Southern states of India and is mainly a breakfast dish.
Uthappam is another popular South Indian dish. Unlike a dosa, it is a lot thicker and filled with vegetables and is usually served with sambar or chutney.
Being the staple food of Tamil Nadu, Idli is readily available on almost every street corner. It is made from rice and is usually served with sambar and coconut chutney.