[ad_1] Meenakshi Meyyappan has co-authored the cookbook ‘The Bangala Table’, featuring vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes from Chettinad. 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 makes the dangar, a thick curry […]
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[ad_1] Walk through Chettinad’s bustling lanes, and you will be welcomed by heritage mansions featuring intricate handiwork, ponds with lotus blooms, and ancient temples with ornate facades. The region once helmed by the Nattukottai Chettiars, was known for its opulence in every realm: architecture, culinary heritage, art and craft, and more. While only 11,000 mansions […]
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[ad_1] Attendees from the Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival’s first edition | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Come September, the heritage properties and mansions of Chettinad will open their doors to host the second edition of The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival. Comprising dance and musical performances, lectures on the region’s culture, and architectural tours, among […]
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[ad_1] For many, food is the highlight of any holiday. Butter-crusted naans in the bylanes of Amritsar, mildly spiced stews with appams in Kerala, and fragrant biryani in Chennai. The list of culinary memories linked to our travels are endless. Not surprisingly, more travellers are now creating itineraries that revolve around food. So, if you […]
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[ad_1] The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival promises a deep dive into the region’s rich history The Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival promises a deep dive into the region’s rich history If visiting Chettinad and experiencing the region’s rich culture, flavourful cuisine, and extravagant architecture has been on your to-do list for way too long, […]
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