Chennai is known for
its beaches, temples, food, music, dance, and more.
Marina Beach in Chennai along the
Bay of Bengal is India's longest and world's second-longest beach. This
predominantly sandy of nearly 12 kilometres extends from Besant Nagar in the
south to Fort St. George in the north. Chennai Marina Beach was renovated by
Governor Mount Stuart Elphinstone Grant Duff in the 1880s
Marina is known for its golden sand and
shimmering water with great views of the sunrise and sunset
Marina Beach in Chennai, India is
famous for its vibrant atmosphere, and its many attractions including Street
Food that are sold by vendors in cart.
One such is the vast range of food items
available to eat on the go. Starting from cotton candy to roasted peanuts to
Bhajji, bonda, samosa to masala vada, and a whole lot of snacks.
STAR IN MARINA & MOVIES:
One of the famous and well-known
snack and star attractions of the Marina is THENGA MANGA PATTANI SUNDAL. The
iconic thenga-manga-pattani sundal is the popular snack sold on Chennai’s
beaches. It is not only tasty but also healthy.
This is one of the popular Street food in
Chennai.
The sundal has a romantic
connection too. The lovers who come to the beach enjoy this snack
together!!!!
There are plenty of Tamil movies
which features lovers having this sundal.....though this snack is enjoyed by
all.
BEACH SUNDAL:
The recipe is absolutely simple
with minimal ingredients. It takes hardly 10 minutes to prepare the Marina
Beach Sundal
Like all other street food, the
assembling of the dish varies from one vendor to another.
If you are traveling to Chennai this
is one of the must-try street foods in Marina Beach. Marina Beach is the best
tourist attraction, be it a national holiday or not you will find this beach
always filled with people and there are street food vendors who always make hot
piping food.
My mouth is
salivating writing this be it molaga bhaji, raw mango sprinkled with
salt and red chilli powder, Corn, Hot peanuts sundal, thengai
magai sundal, beach sundal are few of the street foods you can find.
Today am here to share with you one
such very famous street food from Chennai which is beach sundal. These are made with white peas /
white pattani, they are perfect to indulge in any time of the day.
This is called beach
sundal because they are the most popular beach snack. As a chennaite, I
have tasted these sundals many a time.
SUDA SUDA THENGA MANGA PATTANI
SUNDAL:
Boiled legumes, spiced with tiny
pieces of peeled mangoes, carrots, grated coconut, green chilies, coriander,
curry leaves, oil, and salt are the ingredients that make a lip-smacking
portion of 'suda suda thenga manga pattani sundal'
This sundal (seasoned legumes)
taste yummy with the sour taste of raw mango. It is commonly known as
Beach sundal, very famous in Tamil Nadu.
If you happen to visit the
Gorgeous Marina Beach, you cannot miss innumerable vendors selling this snack
on the move. They carry a steel vessel with a handle and paper cones. Your
visit to the beach is incomplete without indulging in this Thenga Maanga
Pattani Sundal. The name of this tangy healthy snack is given by the
street vendors of the beach.
If you wonder what it is of, go
ahead and read to know the meaning of each word of the recipe name. Thenga
– Fresh Coconut. Manga – Raw Mango. Pattani – Peas. Sundal – A
kind of salad/stir fry.
This dish is made with white peas,
grated coconut, and raw mango, giving it a unique blend of flavors.
BURST OF FLAVOURS:
The beauty of this beach sundal is
in its simplicity and the burst of flavors it offers. The peas provide a good
source of protein, the coconut adds a rich texture, and the raw mango gives it
a refreshing tanginess.
This recipe is good for those busy
days when you are craving some snacks but do not want to spend much time but at
the same time want something tasty and healthy for your family.
This Healthy Pattani Sundal Snack
is quick to prepare and needs only a few ingredients, making it a perfect snack
or side dish.
The coconut and mango mix makes it
delicious and full of nutrients, making it a good choice for both kids and
adults.
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