Vidyarthi Bhavan

#supportlocal #vidyarthibhavan #masala dosa support local eateries, takeaway, vidyarthi bhavan, basavangudi, south bangalore, traditional vegetarian tiffin in bangalore, masala dosa, dose, idli vada, chutney, old world restaurant, traditional eatery, bangalore, bengaluru In its 78 years of existence, Vidyarthi Bhavan has always served its iconic masala dose within its premises, keeping it strictly outside the purview of delivery services. However the current scenario calls for an entirely new approach in food service, and in keeping with this, this revered South Bengaluru eatery has embraced takeaway as a new way of life, at least for the foreseeable future. I visit Vidyarthi Bhavan to document this change from the past and see for myself how its management is taking all steps necessary to ensure continuity of its delicious culinary traditions in as safe a manner as possible. Hope you enjoy this episode. Stay safe and happy eating! Note: This episode was first released in May 2020 and is being rerun to support Bengaluru eateries with takeaway orders in the current situation. Please do support local eateries. Masala Dosa The masala dose is now folded twice as opposed to the VB classic one fold, an allowance that the eatery has made for the dose to be rolled into an aluminium foil in order to retain its temperature when savoured at home. The crispy crackle of the dose is now replaced by a whisper of a crunch, but the buttery flavours are still spot on. The dose oozes ghee, and the aloogadde palya is mildly seasoned and creamy. It helps to crispen the dose a bit on the pan just before eating. Rs. 50 (usd 0.7) Idli VB’s idlis are the grainy sort, perfect for ladling over chutney and piping hot sambar, before breaking it down to a delicious, spicy mash. If they’re too cold by the time they get to you, steam for a couple of minutes. Rs. 26 (usd 0.3) Uddin Vade The vade definitely suffers the most casualty when consumed in a takeaway format. Gone is its crisp crunch, that would yield to a porous bite. The only way to redeem the vada is to dunk it into a bowl of piping hot sambar and savour it with a dollop of spicy chutney. Rs. 26 (usd 0.3) Khara Bath The kharabath travels extremely well, given its moist texture. This tasty dish is studded with onions, fried lentils, coconut flakes and curry leaves, making for a playful medley of flavours and textures. Rs. 26 (usd 0.3) Kesari Bath End your meal with this luscious semolina preparation, the flavour of the pineapple and cloves is quite pronounced. The dish is mellow in its sweetness, save for the pop of extra sweetness when you bite into a toasted raisin. Rs. 26 (usd 0.3) Note: Due to the current uncertain situation, please call the eatery to ascertain the timings and what is available. Prices may have changed since when this episode was originally published a year ago. Vidyarthi Bhavan has also launched a contactless ordering system, send a whatsapp message ‘Hi’ to +919164926465 ADDRESS - 32, Gandhi Bazaar Main Rd, Gandhi Bazaar, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004; tel +91 80 2667 7588 LOCATION TAG - https://goo.gl/maps/FE1myFwkzEFkUAJm7 Links to previous Vidyarthi Bhavan videos The Perfect South Indian Breakfast At VIDYARTHI BHAVAN | Bengaluru’s Iconic MASALA DOSA & TIFFIN https://youtu.be/nfSu_Pp4MZ4 Savouring Our FIRST CRISP MASALA DOSA In The New Normal | VIDYARTHI BHAVAN, BANGALORE | Rava Vada… https://youtu.be/Ap9nhsJEsLQ SUPPORT FOOD LOVERS If you enjoyed this video, please consider supporting Food Lovers TV. For more info, check out the links below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Lq6oBPTgTXT_K-ylWL6hg/join https://www.patreon.com/foodloverstv Our vision at Food Lovers TV is to be India’s most vibrant, and more importantly, trusted food content platform. As you may be aware, content on Food Lovers TV is free of commercial constraints as guided by our credo: truth in food. We seek out deserving stories to be told sans any financial consideration from eateries featured. We have chosen not to put up a paywall as we want our rich content to remain accessible to all. Independent food journalism – free for everyone, supported by those who can. You can also make a one time, direct contribution to our bank account (details 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. Members of Food Lovers TV Family Tier on Patreon: Shajal Abubacker Tuhina Roy Caleb Rayapati You too can be part of the Food Lovers Patron Network. Visit https://www.patreon.com/foodloverstv to join the Food Lovers family Note: This is purely voluntary, no compulsions. Thank you. Team FLTV 🙏😋