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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…
Tamil Nadu’s food culture is a celebration of spice, aroma, and comfort. The state’s cuisine has several iconic dishes that are loved not only within the region but across the country. Chicken plays a starring role across kitchens and street stalls. In some places, it’s cooked in rich gravies perfect for slow, leisurely meals. Elsewhere,…
There are those who believe that Chettinad cuisine gets undue attention for a micro-cuisine that is largely prevalent in an arid region in Southern Tamil Nadu sandwiched between Pudukkottai and Ramanathapuram. I disagree; this fascinating cuisine that has largely been shaped by the Nattukottai Chettiars is one of India’s most evolved. The cuisine has been…
There’s a ritual many frequent fliers flying out of the Chennai Domestic Airport faithfully follow – a stop at the sweet shop in the Departures area for a box of Mysore Pak. There are two theories about the origins of the Mysore Pak. One of these origin stories took me to Guru Sweets, an eight-decade-old…
Most foodies who travel for food (who doesn’t these days) across Tamil Nadu will tell you about Madurai’s love for mutton. If chicken is your thing, then the same culinary enthusiasts will recommend a trip to cities in the erstwhile Kongunad region. This belt in Tamil Nadu’s south-west includes cities like Coimbatore, Salem and Erode….