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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, many residents of Chettinad were trading in South and Southeast Asia, particularly Burma, Ceylon, Vietnam and Malaysia.By 2010, only 74 villages remained of the original 96, [4] organised in clusters spread over a territory of 1,550 square kilometres (600 square miles) in the Districts of Sivagangai and Pudukottai in the State of Tamil Nadu.
Chicken Chettinad, popular dish from the region. Chettinadu cuisine (Setti Nadu in tamil) is the cuisine of a community called the Nattukotai Chettiars, or Nagarathars, [1] from the Chettinad region in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu state in India. [2] Chettinad cuisine is perhaps the most renowned fare in the Tamil Nadu repertoire.
The region of Chettinad in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is the home of the Nattukottai Chettiar community, a prosperous merchant community known for trading precious stones in Southeast Asia. As traders, Chettiars shipped spices, rice, and gems to countries like Malaysia, Burma, and Vietnam and also served as bankers to kings and the ...
In Tamil Nadu, Chettinad houses are found in many places such as Karaikkudi, Pallatthur, Attangudi and Kothamangalam. These houses are like palaces having ornamental works throughout the building and wood works carried out from the wood which was imported, many of them from East Asian countries and Europe. Valuable teak wood, marbles and ...
Karaikudi and surrounding areas are generally referred as "Chettinad". [12] [13] Chettinad comprises a network of 73 villages and 2 towns forming clusters spread over a territory of 1,550 km 2 in the districts of Sivagangai and Pudukottai in the state of Tamil Nadu. Karaikudi is the largest town in Sivaganga district.
The traditional base of the Nattukottai Nagarathars is the Chettinad region of the present-day state of Tamil Nadu. It comprises a triangular area around north-east Sivagangai, north-west Ramnad and south Pudukkottai. They have a reputation for living in characteristic mansions in Chettinad. These were constructed between Late 18th and Early ...
Chicken Chettinad or Chettinad chicken is a classic Indian recipe, from the cuisine of Chettinad in Tamil Nadu, India.It consists of chicken marinated in yogurt, turmeric and a paste of red chillies, kalpasi, coconut, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black pepper, ground nuts, onions, garlic and sesame oil.
Attangudi or Athangudi is a village in Sivaganga District, in Tamil Nadu, India. The village has a population of about 2,000 inhabitants and is mainly known for chettinad furniture, tiles, and various foods. The place is known for its floor tiles called as "Athangudi tiles". The tiles are handmade and have traditional patterns and design.