Chettinad is a region in Tamil Nadu, South India. Chettinad cooking has always been distinctive and has recently become popular not only in India but also in many other parts of the world. Chettinad cuisine is characterized by thick delicious sauces called kulambu and irresistible vegetarian and non-vegetarian stir-fried dishes called poriyal. Chettinad cuisine is also known for a wide variety of unique savouries and sweets called palakaram usually served at ...