Spicy and Spirited Cuisine of Chettinad

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1. Idiyappam

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Soft, moist and fluffy, Idiyappams are steamed string hoppers made from roasted rice flour. Served it with sweet coconut milk, jaggery syrup or spicy stew, Idiyappams make for a fantastic meal anytime of the day.

2. Kozhukattai

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Much loved Chettinad delicacy, Kozhukattai are steamed rice flour dumplings that can be sweet or savoury. Generally preferred sweet, this lip-smacking dish is made in the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu on all auspicious occasions.

3. Chettinad Chicken

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The most popular of Chettinad dishes, Chettinad Chicken or Chettinad Kozhi is a regional culinary gem. Made from soft and succulent chicken simmered in a medley of roasted spices and coconut, this dish is definitely a must try!

4. Vazhaipoo Meen Kuzhambu

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A fish curry without fish. Sounds interesting, right? The highly nutritious Vazhaipoo Meen Kuzhambu is made from batter fried banana flowers (vazhaipoo) soaked in a spicy tangy (kuzhambu) gravy. Banana flower or vazhaipoo tend to look like tiny anchovies (a type of fish), hence the name!

5. Milagu Kozhi Varuval

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Milagu Kozhi Varuval or pepper chicken fry is a classic side dish that can jazz up any meal. One of the most aromatic dishes in the Chettinad cuisine, this dish uses liberal amounts of freshly ground warm spices like the pepper, chilli, garlic, and ginger.

6. Karaikudi Eral Masala

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In Karaikudi Eral Masala, juicy prawns laced in a fiery spice paste are tossed with spluttering mustard seeds, crackling curry leaves, fiery chillies and a drop of lemon. This delightful prawn delicacy is definitely worth trying.

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7. Cabbage Carrot Poriyal

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The lightly spiced, sautéed and steamed Cabbage Carrot Poriyal is a very traditional Chettinad dry vegetable dish. This simple dish tastes best when served with tomato rasam and steamed rice that has been topped with fragrant desi ghee.

8. Ennai Kathrikai

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Fried eggplant stuffed with a roasted masala mixture and wrapped in a rich, spicy and deliciously tangy curry, Ennai Kathrikai is a beloved staple for most Tamilians. It is best relished with white rice or appams.

9. Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu

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Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu, simply put, are lentil balls in a tangy tamarind sauce. The complex interplay of sweet, sour, and piquant flavours in this versatile dish hits the nail on the head every single time.

10. Kada Fry

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Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Kada Fry is basically fried and spiced quail meat. Omnipresent in the menus of Karaikudi’s local eateries, these delicious fried beauties go well with all sorts of curries.

11. Mutton Chukka

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The famous Chettinad Mutton Chukka is made from beautifully marinated lamb smeared in a masala of cardamom, cinnamon, clove, chilli and curry leaves. Fiery and fragrant, this
incredibly tasty dish is a treat for all senses.

12. Meen Kuzhanbu

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Meen Kuzhambu is a traditional Chettinad style fish curry that feels like a symphony on the palate. Fillets of fish cooked to melting perfection in a sweet and sour curry makes a dish that is delicious in every single bite.

13. Kuzhi Paniyaram

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The crispy and crunchy Kuzhi Paniyaram is a very popular dish in Chettinad cuisine. Made in a special mould called the paniyarakkal, this healthy and hearty snack has a savoury and sweet version, both of which are equally loved.

14. Kandarappam

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One of the most important delicacies in Chettinad cuisine, Kandarappam is a traditional sweet snack made on al festive occasions. Made from rice and four types of lentils, this scrumptious golden brown appam has crispy edges and a smooth puffed up core.

15. Paal Payasam

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[Prince_Fan]

vegetarian dishes baguntai...non-veg waste

[Biskot]

ummmmmmmm..........super gp

[k2s]

[kiladi bullodu]

kottesamu

[perugu_vada]

Chennai biryani naku antha nachadu, ofcourse couple of restaurants lo ne thinna anukondi until now

[alpachinao]

Kuli paniyaram yummy yummy 

[Kool_SRG]

32 minutes ago, alpachinao said:

Kuli paniyaram yummy yummy 

Adhi Kuzhi bhayya which means guntha...kuli kadu.

Guntha ponganalu is same as kuzhi paniyaram..Kinda unna pic lo gunthallo petti chestaru antuke ala antaru.

 

 

[Prince_Fan]

20 minutes ago, Kool_SRG said:

Adhi Kuzhi bhayya which means guntha...kuli kadu.

Guntha ponganalu is same as kuzhi paniyaram..Kinda unna pic lo gunthallo petti chestaru antuke ala antaru.

 

 

idi na daggara vundi chinnu...punugulu cheyyaali next week

[kittaya]

wow...