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When it comes to Indian cuisine, everything is my favourite. Even though I would like to list 25 foods here; which I can recommend to anyone who wants to try Indian food. Most of the foreigners, know only some really famous dishes that are world-wide famous, like Tikka masala, Briyani, to name a few. But, is Indian cuisine limited to those? Absolutely no! So, I wish this article will give more spotlight to many unknown dishes to the World.  Idly / Idli: Image source: Google What is it: Steamed rice cakes, made with fermented rice and lentils Type: Breakfast or Dinner Dosa: Image source: Google What is it: Similar to crepes, made with a batter from fermented rice and lentils Type: Breakfast or Dinner Poori: Image source: Google What is it: Hollow, oil fried dough made from wheat Type:  Breakfast Upma: Image source: Google What is it: Thick porridge, made from dry roasted semolina or coarse rice flour along with vegetables. Type: Breakfast or Dinner Pongal

All the chennaites are probably bored of going to malls, clubs, theatres, etc., When I was looking out for some off beat places to go during my next visit to Chennai, I did stumble upon some of the best places in and around Chennai. Here are some of my findings for your weekend get-together. Sadras Dutch Fort, Kalpakkam: This is a Dutch fort from the 17th century which is located in a village named Sadras. Sadiravasagan Pattinam was its original name, which the British couldn’t pronounce, hence renamed to short and sweet Sadras, similar to Madras. Ubbalamudugu Falls: Ubbalamudugu Falls is also known as Tada falls. It is located at the near Chitoor district. It is famous for trekking and many people travel a long distance to reach here. It is almost 10km stretch with rocky path, and is ideal for hiking, trekking. P.S: Be careful while walking on the humongous rocks, as it maybe slippery due to constant flow of water. Wild Tribe Ranch: If you're in the mood of ad

Its been two years since I left Chennai for my studies. But, there has been no single day without thinking about the delicious street food, that is available in Chennai. From various sources, I have collected some of the best street foods available in Chennai. If you are a foodie like me, then I believe that, this will be of great help to you. Here is the list of 25 must try street foods that, I will be trying out on my next visit to namma chennai!! Image source: Google Karishma Pani poori shop Location: Nungambakkam High road Speciality: Authentic pani poori and jhal muri Add-ons: You can find the authentic Kolkatta pani poori here Royal Sandwich shop Location: T.T,K road Speciality: Sandwiches Website:  http://www.royalsandwich.in/index.html Add-ons: So many varieties of sandwiches available, with a twist in the flavours Rayar's mess Location: off Kutcheri road Speciality: Authentic south-indian dishes Add-ons: The 'mess' has been in the business for three gen

C.H.E.N.N.A.I, what can I say about this place!! It has been my home for more than 15 years and since I am away from Chennai for the past 2 years, I know what it feels like and the things that I miss about Chennai. Mark my words, you cannot find a better city than Chennai anywhere in the world. And you will realize it only when you are staying away from it. ~Which is the best tagline for Chennai? - Check out here ~ Chennai, formerly known as Madras is the capital of Tamilnadu. It is the biggest economical, cultural and education centre of South-india. Here is the list of 7 things that I miss about Chennai: Movies: Image source: Google Hollywood, Kollywood, Bollywood, Tollywood, anything for that matter, it is just Rs. 120/- per head on any day and any show. Where else in the world can you find tickets that are this cheap and have great quality multiplexes like Sathyam, Inox, PVR, Jazz, Palazzo and also small theatres, which are rich in content like Udhayam, Devi,

In the age where there are reviews for each and every thing available in the face of the planet, I am sitting in my chair and wondering, "Why no one has reviewed the food dishes?". I mean, we see many people reviewing the restaurant's food! But there is no one, who understands the dish and reviews it for the reason, why it is has been popular or why did it come up in the first place and is the dish really worth its hype!?  These were the thoughts, that made me start this series of articles, which will review the dishes and not the restaurants which serve them. Setting everything aside, just close your eyes and imagine this, the aromatic flavour that comes from the combination of cloves, cardamom and cinnamon when you are crossing the road, along with the 'tak.. tak.. ' sound of the serving spoon hitting the vessel, made by the guy serving the biryani; that is more than enough to pull half of us into the shop and in no time, we will be leaving with a couple