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5 Must-Try Chettinad Dishes For An Authentic South Indian Feast

DainikNews Live Admin2 months ago08 mins

There’s a certain magic I experience every time I visit Chettinad. This arid belt in Southern Tamil Nadu, with easy proximity to the Madurai and Trichy airports, is easily one of South India’s most enchanting destinations. The area has been shaped by the Nattukottai Chettiars, one of India’s most enterprising trading communities. Their trading links…

Kalpasi: An Edible Lichen That’s A Quintessential Ingredient In Chettinad Cuisine

DainikNews Live Admin2 years ago08 mins

I was at Ten Degrees, one of my favourite restaurants in Kodaikanal when the conversation with the chef drifted to local ingredients around Kodai. One of the ingredients that cropped up was kalpasi (also known as Dagad phool in Hindi). The chef mentioned that kalpasi also known as black stone flower (Parmotrema perlatum) is essentially…