Ente Keralam - Poes Garden — Restaurant in Tamil Nadu

The popularity of authentic Kerala food is evident from the line of people patiently waiting for a table at Ente Keralam. The interiors are muted and the display shows off the typical sights of the Kerala. Ente Keralam became one of the best fine dining Keralian restaurants that bridged the gap between luxury star properties and hole in the wall establishments across the city. Perfect for dates and intimate gatherings with friends or family is this buzzy Keralian-style diner in Alwarpet.

The cylindrical-shaped Puttu is a South Indian dish made with ground rice and coconut. Puttu at Ente Keralam is one item that should not be missed. From pineapple to beetroot or just the usual rice or ragi Puttu, the Ente Keralam promises a wide selection of Kerala’s favourite breakfast dish, including a chocolate dessert variant.

The taste buds that got soothed by Puttu suddenly got activated by the spicy Malabar Konchu Porichathu, which in turn brought all the senses alive. Good for sharing is the Malabar Konchu Porichathu with an intense in-your-face spice that goes well with the soft and juicy deep fried prawns.

A must-order is their meaty and succulent Kurumulaku Chicken or Chicken Pepper Fry mixed with fragrant dry spices. The juicy chunks of chicken meat are slathered in crushed black pepper corns for a strong dose of spiciness.

Then a nice-smelling banana leaf package with a small piece of lemon is served, which turns out to be Karimeen Pollichathu. Unwrapping the banana leaf, you will find a full fish covered with spicy aromatic masala wafting through the air. Three or four gashes on both sides of the fish not only enables the masala to seep through, but also make it easy to devour the spicy, steaming fish.

Sure to hook you is their super fresh Malabar Shell Fish Curry that stars a generous portion of moist and delectably flaky shellfish fillet steamed with sliced kudampuli, spices and curry leaves in a gravy of coconut milk.

An absolute must-order is the Nadan Kozhi Curry with Malabar Paratha that sees fresh slices of soft and moist chicken simmered with the perfect amount of mildly spicy, coconut milk gravy.

The Nadan Erachi Ularthiyathu is peppery, super tasty and definitely worth having seconds! Nadan Erachi Ularthiyathu here are also juicy, very meaty and slathered with a finger-licking good freshly ground spices that will keep you busy...

'Ente Keralam' - Adipoli! The all-you-can-eat 'Ente Breakfast' consists of Appam, Idiyappam, Vettayappam, Puttu, Chicken Stew, Egg Roast, Kadala Curry, Nendrum Pazham, Nanari Sharbat and Coffee/tea.

Guess what, all these for ₹230 is an absolute steal-deal!

The curries are limited but you can buy the add-ons at a very affordable rate. The Appams, Idiyappams and the puttu were cooked to perfection. The Nendrum Pazham and the Nanari Sharbat were unique and nice as you won't get them in other restaurants. But the man of the match is undoubtedly the 'Chicken stew'. The tender chicken in the mild coconut based curry is just out of the world. More than the food its the ambiance which makes this place even more special. The live appam and puttu counter, the spacious table arrangement , the rich coconut and spices aroma in the whole place makes you feel like you stepped into the 'God's own country'. The slow and 'not so-friendly' service actually stopped me from giving 5 on 5. Yes, you have to be really patient to get the yummy appams on your plate.

'Ente Breakfast'- Worth waking up early on a Sunday morning. Highly...

Kerala – God’s own country! The very image brings to mind lush palm and coconut trees, acres of vast green fortuitous lands, catamarans, houseboats, and soft strains of classical music. However, if there is one thing that stands right up there, it is Kerala’s rich culinary heritage. Here in `My Kerala’, traditional recipes live on, even in this age of microwaves and take away menus. With warm, inviting interiors that instantly put you at ease, Ente Keralam boasts of traditional recipes that have been passed down over the generations. Mother's recipes that have been

fiercely guarded over the decades have been collected, restored and followed to the 'T' in order to create the perfect meal. Sit back, relax and enjoy as the ‘Chechis’ from Kottayam make appams the way they used to be made. Moplah biryani from Thalaserry, vegetarian food from Thrissur and Palakkad, fish curries of the Syrian Christians - each dish is as authentic as the natives make. The secret lies not just in the ingredients, but in the techniques. So go ahead and indulge in our scrumptious fare that is sure to leave your taste...