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#ChettinadCuisine #Salem #GourmetOnTheRoad Selvi Mess, in Salem, Tamil Nadu, known for its Chettinad-style fare dishes out specials in true country style. Although a tiny eatery, this spot is unmissable to the traveller’s eye owing to the clamour coming from a full house of diners. In nearly 35 years of its existence, the iconic mess called a ‘mess’ has amassed a devoted audience, turning into the perfect pit stop for a delicious meal! In this episode of Gourmet On The Road, Food Lovers’ Editor, Kripal Amanna tastes a full meal of the most highly recommended dishes here including a piping hot Catla Fry, robust Mutton Chukka and the signature Turkey Chukka, the special for the day. GOURMET ON THE ROAD RATING Prawn fry A semi dry preparation of tiny prawns cooked in roasted spices and onions. the tiny prawns add flavour and punch to the dish. Rs. 210 9/10 Turkey chukka Cooked just right although turkey is a tough meat to nail. The deeply roasted masala adds an extra dimension to the dish. Rs. 200 8/10 Mutton chukka A true blue Chettinad preparation made with tiny bits of meat cooked on the bone. You can taste the signature spice mix and pepper with every bite. Rs 200 10 /10 Goat Head Curry Delicious! The meat and fat melts in your mouth with each morsel. Rs 180 8 /10 Country chicken chukka Naati style chicken cooked with the skin, deep flavour. Rs 215 7/10 Mutton biryani Served with a customary egg, this biryani is made with the short grain jeerga samba rice. This style of making a biryani uses copious amounts of tomato that lends a tart flavour to the dish. Rs 210 8/10 Mutton gravy The mutton gravy is a delicious side to the biryani. The spices are raw and coarse, with the fat perfectly rendered into the gravy. 8/10 Catla fry Caught in the Mettur dam, a specialty of the region. Lightly coated in masala and deep fried, it makes for a scrumptious, mildly spicy dish.. Rs 110 9 /10 Rice & Rasam The unlimited rice and rasam are perfect to be eaten with the robust meat fries. The tangy rasam is a great wash down to a non-vegetarian meal! Rs. 100 8/10 Selvi Mess, No 212, Opp New Bus stand, Arthanari Nagar, Swarnapuri, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636004; tel: 088700 44455; Location Tag - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZtUjQh1P2AwqVfb98 Food Lovers is India’s finest content and experience platform on food, wines & spirits and dining. Watch our thrilling videos capturing fine dining, culinary traditions, new experiences and trends in the world of food. More Ways to Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodloversmag/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodloversindia Twitter: https://twitter.co You can also make a one time, direct contribution to our bank account (details as below) Our bank details are as below: A/c name: Hospitality Initiatives India Pvt. Ltd. A/c No: 0056444807 IFSC code: CITI0000004 Bank: Citibank N A Branch: M G Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India Please email the transfer details to info@foodlovers.in once you have made a contribution.