Kovilpatti (Thoothukudi district) – Kadalai Mittai

Kovilpatti’s iconic Kadalai Mittai—a traditional peanut jaggery candy—delights with its rich, nutty sweetness and hearty crunch, offering both flavor and resilience with a remarkable shelf life. Honored with a GI tag in April 2020, this beloved Tamil treat captures the essence of its birthplace through indigenous peanuts, organic jaggery, and Thamirabarani river water—crafted in heritage wood stoked stoves using age-old techniques—making it a timeless classic with global appeal.