The many cuisines of Chennai’s home kitchens
The Hindu
From Kashmiri mutton yakhni to Anglo-Indian cutlets, Chennai’s home cooks deliver it all. We bring you a list of some home kitchens that have stood the test of multiple lockdowns in the city
We all have that hidden curiosity about what is cooking in our neighbours’ kitchen, and how different it would taste from home cooking. How fun would it be, if you could actually taste food from a different cuisine every day? These intriguing home kitchens, serving up family recipes, make that possible. Having worked in IT for most of her life, in 2019 Hyma Sakhamuri finally turned her dream of running her own food business into reality. She carefully handles the heirloom recipes passed down to her by her mother and grandmother. Her Guntur style of cooking has built her a loyal clientele. She posts her menu a day in advance on Instagram and WhatsApp, taking bookings only for small batches. Her elaborate Saturday bhojanam with over eight sides, which can easily serve two people, needs a special mention and is priced at ₹700. If you are lucky, you may get to try her ulli garelu (onion vada) with chicken curry.
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