<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> Tamil Nadu is famous for its deep belief that serving food to others is a service to humanity, as it is common in many regions of India . The region has a rich cuisine involving both traditional vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes . Rice, legumes and lentils are used extensively and flavor is achieved by the blending of various spices . Vegetables and dairy products are essential accompaniments and tamarind is used as the favored souring agent . </P> <P> On special occasions, traditional Tamil dishes are prepared in an elaborate and leisurely way and served in traditional style on a banana leaf . The traditional way of eating a meal involves being seated on the floor, having the food served on a banana leaf, and using clean fingers of the right hand to transfer the food to the mouth . After the meal, the fingers are washed, and the banana leaf becomes food for cows . Typically breakfast includes Idli or dosa and rice accompanied by lentil preparations Sambar, Rasam and curd for lunch . </P>

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