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Thirunelveli famous Iruttukadai Halwa

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      Thirunelveli Iruttukadai Halwa Thirunelveli Iruttukadai Halwa is very famous sweet from Tamil Nadu. It started more than 100 years back in a small dark shop, so people called it “Iruttukadai” means dark shop.  This halwa is special because it is made only with wheat milk, sugar and pure ghee.  No color or chemical is added.  Taste is very rich and soft, and smell of ghee is strong. Water used for this halwa comes from Thamirabarani river, so people believe it gives special taste.  Even today, the halwa is made in traditional way, slow cooking with care.  Many people stand in long queue to buy this halwa, especially during festival time.  Tourists who visit Thirunelveli never miss this sweet.  Iruttukadai Halwa is not just food, it is pride of Thirunelveli. Address 14 ,E car street, Thirunelveli town, Near nellaiyapper kovil , Thirunelveli 
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  Valli chunai at Kanyakumari  Valli Chunai is a natural water place in Kanyakumari district Tamil Nadu. This place is really important. It is connected to Hindu tradition. What the local people believe. People say that Valli Chunai is linked to Valli, the woman who married Lord Murugan. Lots of people go to Valli Chunai because they have faith in it. They visit Valli Chunai with a lot of devotion. Valli Chunai is a place, for many people. People here say that Valli used to live in this area and she would do her daily things. They think that Valli used this water to drink and to take a bath. That is why people in this area think this place is special. The water in Valli Chunai is still good to drink. It never goes away so people who believe in Valli have even more faith, in her. Valli Chunai is surrounded by rocks and lots of green trees. It is a calm place. People like to come because it is peaceful. They do not come only to worship. Also to enjoy the quiet and natural su...

Padmanabhan Palace at Kanyakumari

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  Padmanabhan Palace  The palace was not built all, at once. It had rulers who came and went. These rulers added parts to the palace when they needed them. They did this over time as the need arose. The palace is really the Travancore kingdom palace. The Padmanabhan Palace is really something. I think it is an example of the traditional Kerala architecture. The Padmanabhan Palace is made mostly of wood which's nice. It has sloping roofs that look very cool. The Padmanabhan Palace has carved pillars and the wall paintings. It has these murals inside.  The paintings inside the Padmanabhan Palace are really something. Learn about the art and culture of Kerala, at the Padmanabhan Palace. The palace was very special for the family. The palace was also where they had gatherings and parties. The people in charge of the Travancore kingdom would get together at the palace to talk about the Travancore kingdom and make decisions, about the Travancore kingdom. The Padmanabhan Palac...

🐟 kanyakumari style Meen Kuzhambu (Fish Curry)

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  🐟Kanyakumari  style  Meen curry (Fish Curry) ## Kanyakumari Style Meen curry (Local Fish Curry)method This is a traditional coastal type meen curry. Taste will be very good . Ingredients. * Fish – 1/2 kg * Tamarind – small lemon size * Big Onion – 1 * Tomato – 1 * Garlic – 4 to 6 (chopped) * Ginger – one little piece( chopped) * Curry leaves – few * Coconut oil – 3 table spoon # Spice Powders. * Redchilli powder – 2 spoons * Coriander powder – 1½ spoons * Turmeric powder – ½ spoon * Black pepper powder – ½ spoon (optional but local people add) * Salt – as needed ### For Grinding * Grated coconut – ½ cup * Fennel seeds – 1 spoon * Small onion – 4 to 5 Grind and add some little water to smooth paste. --- Methods : 1.heat the oil and add curry leaves, garlic(chopped) ,ginger (chopped) 2. Add chopped onion . 3.Add tomato and cook till oil comes out. 4.Add all spice powders and mix well in low flame. 5.Pour tamarind water, add salt and let...

Hidden & Less Crowded Places in Kanyakumari

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Hidden  places            in           Kanyakumari             This article is addressed to those who like peace and quiet, out of the road traveling. Most of the tourists fail to explore the undiscovered and less visited places of Kanyakumari.  Sanguthurai beach: Sanguthurai Beach is really a peaceful place near Kanyakumari. You can get to Sanguthurai Beach with a short drive, from the town.. The thing is, not many tourists go to Sanguthurai Beach. The Kanyakumari beach is nice and all. This place is really clean and calm. It is not noisy all. You can sit here for hours. Just watch the waves. The cool sea breeze feels really great. If you want to go I think early mornings and evenings are the time to visit the Kanyakumari beach. really like going to Sanguthurai Beach. It is great for people who love taking pictures. If you want to relax and be alone Sanguthurai Beach is a place t...