The Economic Times

He cooks food without oil, serves dishes raw. Tamil Nadu chefs healthy cooking style is making foodies curious

Chef Padayal Sivakumar has introduced a unique cooking style at his Coimbatore restaurant, Padayal. He prepares food without oil or boiling. This method aims to preserve natural flavors and nutrients. Sivakumar learned this technique from agricultural experts. His restaurant offers dishes like sambar and biryani prepared this way. The philosophy is that food is medicine.