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- The Chettiars are a community of traders.
They went overseas to make their fortunes.
So, the fortunes eventually built their mansions
that exist in the region.
Those homes were called Bangala and we just kept it on
when we started the hotel.
I am told that the Chettiars,
when they came from Kanchipuram,
they were vegetarian and it's because this land was so arid
and there were no vegetables grown at that time
and that is why they turned non-vegetarian
and they ate the chickens and the goats.
The blood is caught in a cup when the goat is being killed
and they never sell it by weight.
They sell it as one goat's blood.
And then it's brought and immediately Kasi will put it
in hot water to boil it.
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- It is always made with the dal.
The Chettiars thought
that the Chana dal was the best dal for this.
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- Because it is a banana leaf lunch,
we always have seven vegetable items on the leaf.
We have four curries and then we have a special rice
at the side.
That is how a wedding meal is served.
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- For me, hospitality have always in my parents home,
in my own home, we've always had guests.
There is a demand for people coming to Chettinad.
So, why don't we start with four rooms?
The food will continue to be like this.
The only problem we are facing is
that we are not getting cooks who can continue Pandi's
and Kasi's legacy.
We're looking for chefs who will train under them
and continue the same quality and standard of food.
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