Really interesting to see the unique twists / hybridization of traditional Indian dishes by diaspora PIOs! Wonder from which part of South India this dish originated.
Not sure of the origin of this dish. But I assume it’s from either Tamil Nadu, Kerala or Andra Pradesh. I see similarities in their cuisine. I love traditional dishes. However, in Malaysia, Thanni Saar very often has the addition of anchovies or dried shrimp, which is very tasty too. I call it the Malaysian twist. 😃
Sounds like it may be from TN. Saar could be short for Saru which means juice extracted from any veg. Thanni we know is water. It may have been a nutritious gravy to go with rice in a part of TN where murungai keerai is prolific. One of the places it is found is in Thiruvannamalai. I spent a few years in Chennai (I also belong to the Indian diaspora - South Africa), but never came across this dish thanni saar!
@@sekharsubramoney5848Most Indians in Malaysia are from Tamil Nadu, so this is a well known dish amongst the Tamils. It is indeed very interesting how Indian food assimilates with the local foods and culture. I have heard of a chicken curry that is eaten with bread in SA. I’m sure there’s a lot more that I haven’t heard of… 😊 Your description of Thanni Saar is spot on. 👍
Thanks for this dish Shaki.. Always wanted to try it. To combinate with fried fish will be heaven.❤
You’re welcome, Lourdes. ❤️
Really interesting to see the unique twists / hybridization of traditional Indian dishes by diaspora PIOs! Wonder from which part of South India this dish originated.
Not sure of the origin of this dish. But I assume it’s from either Tamil Nadu, Kerala or Andra Pradesh. I see similarities in their cuisine.
I love traditional dishes. However, in Malaysia, Thanni Saar very often has the addition of anchovies or dried shrimp, which is very tasty too. I call it the Malaysian twist. 😃
Sounds like it may be from TN. Saar could be short for Saru which means juice extracted from any veg. Thanni we know is water. It may have been a nutritious gravy to go with rice in a part of TN where murungai keerai is prolific. One of the places it is found is in Thiruvannamalai. I spent a few years in Chennai (I also belong to the Indian diaspora - South Africa), but never came across this dish thanni saar!
@@sekharsubramoney5848Most Indians in Malaysia are from Tamil Nadu, so this is a well known dish amongst the Tamils.
It is indeed very interesting how Indian food assimilates with the local foods and culture. I have heard of a chicken curry that is eaten with bread in SA. I’m sure there’s a lot more that I haven’t heard of… 😊
Your description of Thanni Saar is spot on. 👍
Now I am craving - making this! So easy to throw together after a busy day 😊The avarakai dish from your youtube recipe was so good ❤
Thank you so much Sharmila. Glad you tried the Avarakaai recipe. ❤️