Krazee Foodie - Tamil

Rice is synonymous with South India and Chennai the capital is no exception. Celebrity Host Nanjil Vijayan is out to try the different rice preparations in the city some regular like the Idli,, Dosa and Medhu vada and some a little more exotic.

Chennai is also famous for its multi cuisine offerings including parota with kothu, Puliyodarai, Thayir sadam, thogayal, appam, pongal, aviyal. Nanjil Vijayan explores the restaurants which are most popular for this.

Kancheepuram, the Land of Thousand Temples, silk & of course the Kancheepuram Idli's. But there is a whole lot more to be found on the streets of Kancheepuram and Vijayan is about to find them.

The city that holds the golden temple of Sripuram and the mighty Vellore Fort also marks its name in history for its Biriyani's. The world famous Ambur Biriyani originated in the small town of Vellore.

Vijiyan finds that the food in this town is a delight for the epicure. Influenced not only by French and Tamil cuisines but also by the neighbouring states the food is subtle and easy to digest.

The city has a unique cuisine which consists of ancient recipes preserved over the years and passed on from one generation to another. Also, since its a coastal town, seafood is found in plenty and cooked in the most delicious ways.

A fine blend of tradition and modernity but with an emphasis on healthy options to eat like the Keerai Dosa. The city prefers a fairly mild flavour, with variations to suit the local palette.

Famous for the Thalappakatti biriyani Dindigul is also famous as the City of locks and Tanneries. Surrounded by beautiful hills and falls this pleasant town is the best place for food and nature lovers because it has it all.

The city with a fragrance of jasmine and the most exquisite architecture in its temples. Is also where Vijayan samples some tasty Burma Family Idiyappam and Ayira Meen with rice and kari dosa.

The summer retreat Kodaikanal is a pleasant diversion for Vijayan as he makes his way through carrot cake, hand- made chocolates and organic coffee.

The Heritage town and the capital city of Chettinad also famous for the Chettinad flavors. Vijayan has his mouthful with the spicy dishes from this region.

The Queen of Hill Stations with Blue Mountains and misty haze off the eucalyptus trees holds it beauty. The station of photographic film and medicine never compromises to surprise with its beauty of Stone House also the toy train.