Forbidden treat-Kavuni Arisi Payasam (Black Rice pudding)

Kavuni Arisi Payasam or Black Rice Pudding is a specialty of the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. This gorgeous deep violet hued sweet, is a prominent preparation of most festive fares of the Chettiars.

Travel tales from Chettinad; time travelling through history

Rooster Alarms, opulent mansions, unadulterated fresh air, Idyllic scenery, walking through History’s shadows- life stands still in this region, tucked deep into the heart of Tamil Nadu. Waking up at an unearthly hour to catch that spectacular Sunrise, mad laughter shared with two dear friends, the gorgeous enamelware and the dusty antique shops all remain etched in my memory.