Celeb Foodie
Being a lover of Oriental food, I love Benjarong. Every time guests come down, we take them there. They never let us down.
SHWETHA MOHAN They say ‘It’s all in the genes’. True to that statement, Shwetha Mohan, daughter of veteran playback singer Sujatha Mohan is making waves in all the four southern states with her playback singing. Shwetha has given hit after hits from Nee Partha Vizhigal to Amali Thumali, Oh Maha Zeeya and many others. Anitha Ramachandran got talking to her about her eternal love for food. Cuisine I love
I am not really a foodie, but I simply love Indian Chinese mainly because of its flavours and the freshness. My favourite dish would be sweet and sour chicken and crispy chicken. I prefer starters to main courses though. I also have a craving for mousses and puddings and love Rasmalai when it comes to Indian sweets. Favourite dish in Onam Sadya
Undoubtedly, Pal Ada Pradhaman! That’s the best part about the Sadya. I also tasted the best payasam in Kochi at Vinayaga Caterers. A bad food experience
I hate dry prawns! When I went to Singapore and asked for Veg Noodles, they sprinkled these dry prawns in spite of me asking them not to.
I begin my day with
A glass of Bournvita and a bowl of oats. A travel and food experience
Since I keep travelling for music concerts in Europe and the Middle East, I see to it that I taste their local food. That way, I love the Shawarma in Dubai and the Pastas and Grilled Chicken in Europe. People abroad think that Indians visiting them love only Indian food. That’s a misconception! A romantic meal
When I was honeymooning with Ashwin in Bali, we went to this restaurant by the sea which was open air. I remember the storm being heavy and the sea being rough. It was both fun and romantic at the same time. Ashwin and I enjoy eating out a lot. My childhood memory of food is
The chef in me
Lasagne would be my signature dish. My husband is my biggest critic in both singing and cooking. He simply loves this Italian dish that I make. 30 • À LA CARTE • AUGUST 2012
I was a scrawny kid. I never cared much for food. But I simply loved junk food of which Corn Puff was my favourite.