Most of the dishes have generous amount of peppercorn, cinnamon, and cardamom, red & green chilies. Some of the popular Chettinad dishes are Varuval, Poriyal, Vatthal kuzambu, Chettinad Chicken, Country Chicken Rasam(Soup), Karunai Killangu Masiyal, Pulikulambu, Mango Pachadi, Lady’s finger Mandi and some of the sweets like Seeyam, White Panniyaram, Ukkarai, Milk paniyaram, and Sweet Vada. Don’t miss to taste these varieties when you visit this place.