Specials of CBE

Dosa

Doses are a fan favourite of the locals in South India. In Coimbatore, you will find this popular food served at every restaurant.

Best Eaten with: Sambhar and coconut chutney
Where to Get It: Sree Anandhaas and Sree Annapoorna.

Idli

In the mornings, many local vendors cycle around the town selling hot and fresh idlis.If you are the adventurous type, try from pepper idlis to even jackfruit idlis.

Best Eaten with: Coconut chutney
Where to Get It: Ammayi Veedu or Hotel Junior Kuppanna etc.

Puttu

The dish is made from fermented rice and is eaten as a breakfast item or as a snack. Some even have puttu with curry or sambhar.

Best Eaten with: Coconut chutney or fish curry
Where to Get It: Ente Keralam, Race Course

Jigarthanda

Jigarthanda is a famous drink that originated in Madurai. However, the people of Coimbatore love the drink as well.

Best Eaten with: After a spicy meal
Where to Get It: Local food stalls in marketplaces

Kozhi Urundai

A local term used for chicken meatballs, Kozhi Urundai is a much-loved non-vegetarian dish in Coimbatore.

Best Eaten with: Rice
Where to Get It: Hotel Junior Kuppanna, Peelamedu

Ariseem Paruppu

People around Coimbatore usuall have ‘Ariseem Paruppu’ Rice in home.It doesn’t have exotic ingredients but it tastes good with ghee and curd.

Best Eaten with: curd, non-veg gravy
Where to Get It: Home-made is best.

Kalan

If there is one dish that the people of Coimbatore are crazy about it’s Kalan Varuval.

Best Eaten with: Flaky parottas
Where to Get It: Roadside stalls and Chinese restaurants

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