AMMINI

Ammini, was a surprise to me!!!
i had seen this small place quite a few times, while passing by, but had never tried it!!!

After a super hectic early morning photoshoot, my bosses treated us to the awesum food there. Following the fact that they are hard-core vegetarians, but they do consider the fact that this not-so-important employee is a hardcore non-vegetarian.

The resturant, tucked away in the lanes of Manohar Pukur Road, a two mins walk from the Deshopriyo Park crossing, made me and my tummy happy. Though not a big fan of south-Indian food, but this Kerala speciality eatery had some good stuffs to offer.
A quaint place, done up with pictures and paintings which happily show off their roots, has also been awarded with a Times Food Guide award. The tables were set with yellow & off-white square shaped tiles. The walls had a metal bell hanging while another showed off a Keralian style painting. While a Mohiniattyam painting would have been apt, for one of the walls which showed of a Kathakali form of dance painting.

We ordered for a glass of buttermilk. On the owner's suggestion, my co-eaters had ordered to a glass of buttermilk mixed with Rasam, which they found quite refreshing. and all these arrived in earthen glasses, which looked even more delectable.

The plates come covered in banana leaves. God!! I loved it soo much!!!!
We started with a plate of Paniyarappams, which are fried dumplings with a spicy red chutney. I devoured mine is almost no time. it was fresh and tasted good!!

the hungry tummy, not ready to wait anymore, ordered for a plate of Mutton Olathede with Appams. The appams were perfectly done, and filling. The mutton was yumm, dry, nicely cooked, had the perfect blend of spices, sticking to the tradition of Kerala, but not over exerting themselves. The bits of dried red chilli and curry leaves were still there, which made it look even better.

Next it was time for me to dig into the Fish in banana leaf- . It came wrapped in the leaf, and once opened i found a rectangularish spice wrapped fish, which i didn't like much. The Surmai fish which was used was cooked well, but the special spice blend was a bit too overpowering for my tastebuds. But i loved the fact, that unlike most places, the tradition of boneless fish has still not entered this eatery, which again caught my fancy.

Not having anymore place inside my stomach, we skipped desserts.
My veg-counterparts gorged into plates of Potato stew, Veg Korma, which they found quite good. The appams were served according to the requirement.
What pleased me most, is the strength and confidence they showed by sticking to their roots, instead of moghulifying the dishes based on what's popular. Also the staff was well-informed, soft spoken. The place with 20 covers now, is ofcourse a must visit for me again.
Not to forget i also loved their branding.
Do try it!!
Keep traditions alive!!