Santosh Kumar V Thattukada
, Photo Credit: Ashwin VN
Dosa from one Thattukada It is usually enjoyed with sambar, coconut chutney – red or white or onion chutney. But Santosh Kumar V Thattukada At Kavalur near Vattiyoorkavu, there are more than a dozen arms that are thick Thattu Dosa,
Santosh Kumar V That piece, Dosa is served with more than a dozen side dishes. Photo Credit: Ashwin VN
The roadside cart is parked far away from the main road. Once you reach Mannarkonam, ask about Santosh Chetante Thattukada or search it on Google Maps where it is listed by name. It has become so popular because of social media that anyone in the area can guide you there. That’s what we did.
Santosh’s catering unit had to be closed during the lockdown. When the ban was lifted, he ThattukadaServe dosa with sambar and two chutneys. “Since I didn’t want it to be run-of-the-mill Thattukada The number of parties has increased in the last two years,” says Santosh.
This Thattukda in Thiruvananthapuram serves dosa with different side dishes. Photo Credit: Ashwin VN
“Take whatever chutney or curry you want. It’s free,” laughed Santosh. We tasted everything and it was hard to say which was the best. The menu had green chilli-onion, roasted red chilli-onion, tomato-onion, onion-tamarind and ginger-onion besides two types of coconut chutney. there were two types dosappodi (gunpowder) too. and then were manga uppilitthu (salted mango), a semi-gravy curry made with potatoes, chickpeas and onions – like a masala dosa filling, and a Archway (stir fry) containing chickpeas, coconut and spices.
thattu Open from 7.30 am to 11 am and 6 pm to 9.30 pm. “we have Idli in the morning. But then there won’t be as many dishes,” he says.
Santosh Kumar V’s roadside eatery | Photo Credit: Ashwin VN
Rasvada, Ulivada Onion fritters and omelettes are also available. “I try to come up with new recipes. On Sundays, I indulge Avial on the morning menu and it’s a big hit with families. Around 250-300 people come daily and the number goes up on weekends,” says Santosh.
The restaurant is closed on Mondays.