There are few dishes that have played out more in popular culture and Tamil cinema than the traditional, almost humble Meen Kulambu. Almost across the state, this dish is the epitome of comfort food.

Vata Kulambu is a classic from Tamil Nadu's rich culinary repertoire. It is a tamarind-based gravy, slow-simmered with aromatic spices and typically thickened using sambar powder.

Food companies are spicing up their offerings with masala variants specific to the region. Recently, South Indian culinary brand MTR, launched Madras sambar powder, kulambu powder and rasam powder ...