The jewel in the Chennai crown this Margazhi is undoubtedly Mountbatten Mani’s elai saapadu in Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha in Mylapore. Enjoy an elaborate feast on the banana leaf — old traditional favourites with innovative twists like watermelon rasam, avarakkai and red Pumpkin sambhar and vegetable payasam are served. The menu changes everyday, so your visits back are warranted! The canteen is much celebrated, so you may have to battle for space, but all the jostling and waiting is worth it — especially for the palmyra sprout vadais. The food is free is free of onion and garlic, so even the most fastidious of eaters love the fare. And don’t miss the special meal on new year’s day!
