I recently got married to a South Indian, and naturally, that opened the door to trying so many kinds of Indian food! My husband is from the southern part of India, a city called Chennai, so I’ve mostly been introduced to South Indian delicacies. If ...
In Chennai (Tamil Nadu), one must try a specific biriyani called “Bhai Veetu Kalyana Biriyani” which colloquially translated to "Muslim Wedding Biriyani". There are a 100 varieties of biriyani available throughout India. In the state of Tamil Nadu, t...
Mutton Biriyani (Goat)
There are varieties of Dosai available. And my most favourite is Ghee Roast.
Dosai
The Idly is considered to be the most healthy breakfast in the world. And this is the most eaten breakfast in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is generally eaten with Vadai.
Idli Vadai
The most popular varieties of Samosa are Onion Samosa and Masala Samosa (made with potato)
Samosa
There is a spicy version of Paniyaaram too. But my favorite is the sweeter one.
(Sweet) Paniyaaram
Pongal Vadai is how the combo is called. And Pongal is also called as the sleeping drug as it has the super power to make you fall asleep no matter where you are and what you are doing. Try it and lemme know if you over power it.
Ghee Pongal
Andhra is one of the states in India and this Meals is originally from the state and hence it got the name. This is one the most spiciest meals in India. A. Must. Try.
Andhra Meals
Ghee rice with mutton curry and / or chicken gravy is a bliss.
Ghee Rice
It is a indo-chinese cuisine I'd say. This tastes like Manchurian but with spiciness and crispiness. Soaked in tomato and few other magical sauces.
Chilli beef
Nombu kanji is a cultural thingie amongst Muslims in Tamil Nadu. They have this Kanji when breaking (ramadan) fast.
Nombu Kanji
Its sugar, sugar and more sugar mixed with ghee, ghee and even more ghee. It is extremely tasty, and extremely unhealthy. But… who cares? Its yummiest!
Mysore pak
It tastes like a sugar candy. It is sugar candy.
Soan papdi
Laddus are yet another must try sweet. Like every other sweets & savories, there are multiple varieties in laddu as well, I'd suggest to try Moti laddu.
Moti laddu
As the name implies, it is butter and chicken. For those who are scared of spiciness in Indian dishes, they should try this, as it has zero spiciness in it.
Butter Chicken
I cannot wait to have my next Tea (or chai tea how I call it) in Chennai. The one made of Milk added with spices is next to divinity.
