Madurai treats with a side of jigarthanda at a food festival in  Coimbatore

Madurai treats with a side of jigarthanda at a food festival in Coimbatore

Mallippo idli in nalli kuzhambu | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M Ayira meen kulambu, a quintessentially Madurai dish often served alongside steaming idlis, rice and idiyappams, is a blend of tamarind, spices, and perfected culinary techniques over many generations. But the star of the delicious, tangy curry is the tiny worm-like ayira fish, known for its tender texture and taste, and sourced from the Vaigai Dam. “Ayirai is always bought alive and is a robust fish […]

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Sangamithirai at Feather’s hotel pays tribute to traditional Tamil food

Sangamithirai at Feather’s hotel pays tribute to traditional Tamil food

An array of delectables spread out on the table | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chef Jaishanker is determined to revive your grandmother’s recipes. At newly launched Sangamithirai, set in the plush Feathers Hotel, Manapakkam, his menu is inspired by his travels to remote villages in Madurai, Pollachi, Karaikudi and other regions in Tamil Nadu.   […]

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