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Old 06-08-08, 01:11 PM   #1
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Canteen, Andhra Bhawan, Jai Singh Road
This place serves the most amazing n authentic south indian cuisine. It has:

Breakfast starting around 8 am
Lunch starting around 12.30 pm
Dinner starting around 7.30 - 8pm

They have different menus for each day and a thali system for all the meals.
I have only had lunch at this place and the thali has one daal, one curry subzi, one dry subzi, one chutney, curd, papad, rasam, sambhar, special rice, boiled rice, puris, one desert - and desi ghee, 2 kinds of pickles and peanut/garlic powder (think that's what it is ) on the table.
You can ask for as much you want - except dahi, desert and the special rice- all of which is just one serving
All this for a sum of Rs 60/- per thali. They also serve non-veg dishes - dry mutton and/or fish - just a katori of it and that is another Rs 40/- which I think is a little steep, but since it is cooked in a typical way its worth a try.
The breakfast I believe is also for Rs 60/- where they again serve one Idli, one vada, one dosa etc - this menu is heresay- but again for Rs 60/-, if someone tries it out pl let me know too!
I dont recommend dinner - because the menu is north indian with chapatis - only cooked by south indian cooks.
The food gets over in couple of hours for every meal.
Sat/Sun are crazy, should not even attempt if u r a little late.
Service is very prompt, the people serving are very liberal with their pourings - you have to tell them to stop.
Ambience - very noisy, crowded, vinyl tables n chairs , the A/C works - like any sarkari canteen but the food more than makes up for all the other shortcomings.
Also they serve mineral water
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Old 06-08-08, 02:13 PM   #2
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In full agreement!
In fact, go to any of these State bhavans and they have these almost subsidised meals. Very good value for money!

I'd recommend you try out Sikkim House on Panchsheel Marg, Chanakyapuri.
Very good, though the ambience might leave a bit to be desired!
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Old 06-08-08, 02:27 PM   #3
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Good food,great price,and I don;t mind the noise at all.

SSSK: I think the "peanut/garlic powder" is called GUNPOWDER! And it's eaten with sweet sesame oil (til ka tel)! Although I don't know why!

I miss the eating joints of Delhi. Don't have much options in Mumbai. Would love if some members from Mumbai can throw some light on the eat-out places in the city.

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SSSK: I think the "peanut/garlic powder" is called GUNPOWDER!
Sorry, it CANNOT be gunpowder without a generous amount of RED cilly powder!
Hence the old adage: Eat now ...... Henjoy later!!
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can't understand the adage.. and that stuff is surely called gunpowder..check with the waiters!
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Old 06-08-08, 02:53 PM   #6
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check the preparation tips!!

http://indianfood.about.com/od/pickl...gigunpowdr.htm
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I'd recommend you try out Sikkim House on Panchsheel Marg, Chanakyapuri.
Very good, though the ambience might leave a bit to be desired!
Have known about this place for more than 3 years. Initially the food was really good , after a couple of years I think the canteen contract was awarded to a different peron and the food quality deteriorated.. havnt been there in the last 8-9 months.. so i dont know the latest situation.
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"peanut/garlic powder" is called GUNPOWDER
Will check in a day or so and put the controversy to rest
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Sorry, it CANNOT be gunpowder without a generous amount of RED cilly powder!
Hence the old adage: Eat now ...... Henjoy later!!
Originally Posted by sandeep.barve View Post
SSSK: I think the "peanut/garlic powder" is called GUNPOWDER! And it's eaten with sweet sesame oil (til ka tel)! Although I don't know why!
Originally Posted by sandeep.barve View Post
check the preparation tips!!
http://indianfood.about.com/od/pickl...gigunpowdr.htm
What I meant was that RED CHILLIES are essential - you forgot to mention these!
Your recipe clearly states: "5 dry red chillies (this is already really hot. Add more for more heat)".............

As for the adage: Eat now. (H)Enjoy later. Later being next morning during the morning rituals! Sets your backside on fire!
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Enjoy later. Later being next morning during the morning rituals! Sets your backside on fire!
Reminds me of this joke
Why do Indians not use toilet paper?
Because it is likely to catch fire
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The "peanut/garlic powder" at AB definitely has no red chillies. and that is for sure. So Anup is right that
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RED CHILLIES are essential
for it to be Gun Powder

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