Neha Kannan and Shruti Chadha presents ​Macala by Urli

A n experience that brings the flavours of the South to you. Macala means spices and South Indian food is rich in spices, so the name. ​T​ his time they  ​bought dishes from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. They specialise in veg and non-veg. Few of the dishes were  Kozhumbu which is a Tamil version of kadi, but thinner and without pakodas. It’s got curry leaves and has a distinct flavour. Vendakai Nallakaram, Lady fingers made in special spice mix from Andhra Pradesh. In Non- veg there  was Chicken and fish. The fish ​was ​cooked in tamarind gravy, and is Chettinad specialty. They had around 12 different dishes. V​arun Sharma, Neelam, Samir Soni graced the occasion with their presence at the event.

​Neha Kannan and Shruti Chadha have studied Hotel Management from Manipal with a wide range of work experience in the industry. Neha is a Marwari, born and brought up in Chennai, married to a Tamil Brahmin who is a renowned TV and Radio Host Siddharth Kannan. She indulges in cooking authentic south ​Indian food at any chance she gets. Shruti is a punjabi, brought up in Chennai, started her career in the kitchen and continues to cook for friends and family. Both have the​i​r hearts in Chennai.