A slice of Mangalore in Delhi-SANADIGE
SANADIGE
This few months old restaurant in Delhi serves up coastal Mangalorean fare that one otherwise if familiar with, craves for in the city. And the well accustomed palate by now is Swagat weary (Not to say don't like it) and wanting something more authentic.Finally we have this refreshing entree giving us the "real" thing. They are already an existing chain that made its entry into the capital only this March,
After hearing a lot about it, I finally decided to take my mom there for a hearty lunch as it happens to be the weekend right before her birthday. Having spent some time down South, we anyway are partial to all forms of South indian cuisine.
The place looked very basic, yet warm and welcoming. With wooden finish and spartan surroundings with very helpful and indulgent staff, one immediately felt "at home" or more like, "in that familiar southern hospitality'. The menu looked as exciting as expected with everything looking mouth wateringly good, putting us into a tizzy until the Mangalorean manager came to our rescue. We finally decided upon a Sanadige Basket that comprised an assortment of breads like neerdosa, appams, Moode, Pundi. To accompany it, we decided upon Mangalorean Pomfret curry as the best bet. Finally the temptation of crabs that we were resisting, overpowered us and so we zeroed in on the butter garlic crabs..Afterall where do you get to have good crabs in Delhi often. Lets just say we took the bait.
We waited upon our fare with shot glasses of refreshing kokum which was nice and spicy.The plebian kullar of many chutney jars then arrived, further working our appetite. I quite liked the chilly pickled tomato chutney the most and ofcourse the conventional coconut chutney always does taste good.
The wholesome hearty dishes with the inviting looking bread basket arrived.We could'nt wait. The waiter poured the pomfret gravy in our individual bowls and the sizeable pomfret pieces made of home made spices on our banana leaf thali. This "Mangalorean fish curry" is considered by them the most basic pomfret preparation that they eat at home. For something more you could try pomfret gussi (coconut based) or pullimunchi (hot and tangy) style.
Finally we just could'nt get enough of our absolutely lip smacking Butter garlic crabs.After long we had the pleasure of using all our fours (ok twos!) as we sucked out the crab meat. From the gravy to the meat, it was all an experience. We polished off the gravy of our dishes with the supple neer dosas and coconut rice balls. The appams too, just that I personally felt, though the right size, they could have been a wee bit more appetising, especially since I have the good fortune of many good appam memories.
All in all I loved the Special afternoon and wading my way through distinct flavours and soothing spices.Another reason I would love to return for is the warmth infused haven thanks to the friendly staff. It has brought the South closer home.
Address:22/48, Commercial Centre, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
This few months old restaurant in Delhi serves up coastal Mangalorean fare that one otherwise if familiar with, craves for in the city. And the well accustomed palate by now is Swagat weary (Not to say don't like it) and wanting something more authentic.Finally we have this refreshing entree giving us the "real" thing. They are already an existing chain that made its entry into the capital only this March,
After hearing a lot about it, I finally decided to take my mom there for a hearty lunch as it happens to be the weekend right before her birthday. Having spent some time down South, we anyway are partial to all forms of South indian cuisine.
The place looked very basic, yet warm and welcoming. With wooden finish and spartan surroundings with very helpful and indulgent staff, one immediately felt "at home" or more like, "in that familiar southern hospitality'. The menu looked as exciting as expected with everything looking mouth wateringly good, putting us into a tizzy until the Mangalorean manager came to our rescue. We finally decided upon a Sanadige Basket that comprised an assortment of breads like neerdosa, appams, Moode, Pundi. To accompany it, we decided upon Mangalorean Pomfret curry as the best bet. Finally the temptation of crabs that we were resisting, overpowered us and so we zeroed in on the butter garlic crabs..Afterall where do you get to have good crabs in Delhi often. Lets just say we took the bait.
We waited upon our fare with shot glasses of refreshing kokum which was nice and spicy.The plebian kullar of many chutney jars then arrived, further working our appetite. I quite liked the chilly pickled tomato chutney the most and ofcourse the conventional coconut chutney always does taste good.
The wholesome hearty dishes with the inviting looking bread basket arrived.We could'nt wait. The waiter poured the pomfret gravy in our individual bowls and the sizeable pomfret pieces made of home made spices on our banana leaf thali. This "Mangalorean fish curry" is considered by them the most basic pomfret preparation that they eat at home. For something more you could try pomfret gussi (coconut based) or pullimunchi (hot and tangy) style.
Finally we just could'nt get enough of our absolutely lip smacking Butter garlic crabs.After long we had the pleasure of using all our fours (ok twos!) as we sucked out the crab meat. From the gravy to the meat, it was all an experience. We polished off the gravy of our dishes with the supple neer dosas and coconut rice balls. The appams too, just that I personally felt, though the right size, they could have been a wee bit more appetising, especially since I have the good fortune of many good appam memories.
All in all I loved the Special afternoon and wading my way through distinct flavours and soothing spices.Another reason I would love to return for is the warmth infused haven thanks to the friendly staff. It has brought the South closer home.
Address:22/48, Commercial Centre, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
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