TamilNadu Traditional Cuisine in Mangalore: Check out.

April 22: Tamil Nadu, the land of exotic spices has always enchanted food enthusiasts with her delectable traditional cuisine. Tourists from lands far away travel to the state to savour a plethora of tamilian delicacies like Idli, Sambar, Dosa, Uttapam, and Vada to name a few popular ones. But if you’ve travelled to the region you’ll know that it has a lot more to offer.

Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes hold a unique taste that is hard to replicate. So, Hotel Taj Gateway has decided to share their passion for Tamil Nadu’s cuisine in a grand way by hosting a week-long buffet which will treat you to all the flavours of Tamil Nadu in its original grace.

Taj Gateway will replicate a typical night on the streets of Coimbatore where you can indulge in steaming idlis, set dosas, kuttu, barottas ,omelets and more. Live stations will be spread across the lawns so that you can relish the dishes right off the tava. Koththu parotta, Kambu dosa, Thinai dosa, Ragi dosa, multigrain dosa, Muttai Dosa, Kalaki, Madurai kozhi, Virudunagar parotta ,Madurai kothu parotta and many more varieties of traditional breads will be served.

Although simple, Tamilian rice preparations will lure you with its aroma you into taking a second serving. Mangasadam, Thengasadam, Pongal, Curd rice, Kothamalli Sadam, Puliyogare with a side of fresh chutney , pickle or mormelagu will make you an instant fan.

If you love seafood like the Tamilians then you are bound to appreciate the distinctive tastes they incorporate into their dishes. Nethili, Kane, Meen varuval will be served as part of the buffet. Famous chicken dishes like Kozhi pepper fry, Pallipalayam sukka, Chettinadu chicken, Madurai curry and Mutton curry will send you on a flavour trip. A tall glass of Nannari Sharbath made from ingredients directly sourced from Tamil Nadu will get your palate ready for the flavour fiesta that is to follow.

What’s a banquet without a delightful dessert to finish off with? Savour a bowl of warm, sweet Payasam and drift into a state of blissful gratification. All in all it’s a culinary experience that you shouldn’t miss out on.

Article by Sanjana Rao