Nobody Talks About This Side of Madurai Food | Ep 02 | Finding Flavours

Finding Flavours | Episode 2 — The Soul of Madurai Day two in Madurai, and the city is already pulling us deeper. We sit down with Chef Raghavan, one of Madurai's most celebrated caterers and the man behind the legendary Annam and he doesn't just talk food. He takes us through it. From the spice markets that supply every hotel and canteen in the city, to a Jigarthanda shop that's been doing things the old way real Nannari roots, reduced milk, no shortcuts. Then comes something rare. A Jallikattu bull, up close. Black, majestic, and carrying the weight of a tradition that Tamil Nadu has protected for generations. Back in the kitchen, Chef Raghavan finally opens up his masala, his method, his pepper chukka that's been feeding Madurai for decades. A coarsely ground spice mix, gingerly oil, no chilli powder. Simple on paper. Impossible to replicate anywhere else. Some flavours don't travel. You have to go find them. 🌶️ In this episode: Madurai's famous Jigarthanda — made the original way The curry masala you can ONLY find in Madurai A close encounter with a Jallikattu bull during Pongal Chef Raghavan's secret chicken & Pepper Chukka recipe revealed 📍 Finding Flavours is a travel food series by Chef Sandeep Sreedharan — chasing authentic flavours, local traditions, and the stories behind the food. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Watch Episode 1 first if you haven't already. #FindingFlavours #Madurai #ChefSandeep #TamilFood #SouthIndianFood #Jigarthanda #MaduraiFood #IndianFoodTravel #Chukka #foodtravel