So it is Mannady that I pick for my experiment: a full meal, including a starter or snack, a main course and something sweet, within ₹100. But my steps are sure, because I know of at least two destinations — old neighbourhood favourites — that are sure to be open. I step into the cool interiors of one of Firdous’ newer, fancier outlets, for some reprieve from the heat. The dum root halwa, as expected, would take up more than half my budget, so I pick out a fluffy, cushion-like chocolate roll and a coconut ball. The chocolate roll, on the other hand, is soft and dense.

Source: The Hindu June 10, 2019 11:26 UTC