This unique pop-up brought together two distinct worlds: the vibrant spirit of Hosa in Goa and the timeless elegance of The Bangala, an iconic heritage homestay nestled in the heart of Chettinad, ...

Seventy-year-old Karuppiah takes his time inspecting the kitchen and the cooking vessels at the Fortune Pandiyan Hotel. “The steamers are no good for idlis. Only the idli patharam will get us real ...

Karuppaiya, a seasoned chef who was with Meenakshi Meyyappan’s luxury property The Bangala for 58 years, has now retired. But whenever he visits them from his village, 15 kilometres from Karaikudi, he ...

An authority on her cuisine, she is the custodian of her family recipes handed down through generations and strives to popularise the cuisine. (Image: Faces Places and Plates) Meenakshi Meyyappan, or ...

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Aside from their traditional dishes, many homes in Chettinad have also added dishes along the years. You might find more modern dishes like the Raj-era mint and potato croquettes or a soya chunk ...