Iruttu Kadai
 Tirunelveli Halwa | |
| Genre | Snacks |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1900 |
| Headquarters | Near Tirunelveli Town, , India |
Area served | Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu |
| Products | Halva, 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
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
Arvind Swamy in the Tamil movie Singapore Saloon talks about the story of Iruttu Kadai shop to RJ Balaji and its history.
References
- ^ Jesudasan, Dennis S. (29 November 2015). "Duplication remains a sweet and sticky affair". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.