Iruttu Kadai

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Iruttu Kadai Halwa
GenreSnacks
Founded1900
HeadquartersNear Tirunelveli Town, ,
India
Area served
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
ProductsHalva, Snacks

Iruttu Kadai (transl. Dark shop) is an Indian sweets and snacks shop located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It is known for "Iruttu Kadai Halwa", a type of Indian sweet halwa made of wheat, sugar and ghee.[1][2] The store has become a landmark for the city of Tirunelveli over the decades.

History[edit]

The halwa shop was established in 1900 and has remained unexpanded ever since. Nevertheless, the store has become a landmark for the city of Tirunelveli.[3]

Popular media[edit]

Arvind Swamy in the Tamil movie Singapore Saloon talks about the story of Iruttu Kadai shop to RJ Balaji and its history.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jesudasan, Dennis S. (29 November 2015). "Duplication remains a sweet and sticky affair". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  2. ^ Koushik, Janardhan (25 June 2020). "Tamil Nadu's iconic 'Iruttu Kadai' owner ends life after testing Covid positive". The Indian Express. Express Publications. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Owner of Tirunelveli's famous 'Iruttu Kadai' dies by suicide after testing positive for coronavirus". India Today. Chennai. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2022.