Summary:
But the one spot that has been catching all the attention is ‘Paniyaarakadai’, an evening snack shop run by an ageing couple. Business starts at the corner around 4 pm — when the couple begins to fry and lay piping hot paniyaarams — and ends at 9.30 pm. For sweet paniyaaram, the duo has been sourcing jaggery from Salem so as to induce a traditional flavour in the sweet variant of the snack. “Spicy red chutney made of chilli and tomato is served with paniyaarams on all days except Sundays when we make mint chutney. The shop measures less than 100 sqft but often attracts a crowd which is several folds more than what it can accommodate..