SOUTH INDIAN - Summer 2024 (Jul-Sept) Cuisine of the Quarter

I was treated to homemade “Schezwan” (amul) cheese dosa and baby ragi (millet) idlis the day I arrived in Mumbai at a friend’s place.

Her family is from Tamil Nadu, and it was evident from the fantastic dosa, idli, sambhar, and chutney.

I was offered a choice between podi (“gunpowder”) dosa and “schezwan” dosa (using an insanely popular and just as delicious spicy indian chinese chutney made of red chillies, onion, garlic, and tomatoes cooked down till luscious) – with or without cheese.

I think I made the right choice. And was punished for it by being fed a second dosa because “you loved the first one so much!” – lol Indian hospitality, eat till you burst!

Oh and true blue filter coffee, which I love. (Technically my 3rd drink — masala chai, coconut water, and a final round of filter coffee :rofl:)

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