BANANA LEAF RICE TTDI: Mention about Banana Leaf Rice in TTDI, Aunty Manju’s Banana Leaf Rice name will be the top of the list when it comes to satisfying your cravings on this South Indian Cuisine which is cooked by none other Aunty Manju herself.
Aunty Manju’s Banana Leaf Rice Restaurant which is located at 18 Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1 Taman Tun Dr Ismail TTDI 60000 Kuala Lumpur and is opened daily from 7am to 12am. For more information, you can call them at 03-7733 5954 or visit Aunty Manju's Facebook page
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AUNTY MANJU'S TTDI BANANA LEAF RICE | TAMAN TUN KUALA LUMPUR
What makes Aunty Manju's dishes so popular is that all the dishes are infused with the right amount of spices and flavouring that blended in harmony with the ingredients. The curries itself are not overly spicy which caters to customers from all races. You will not be surprised to see even a Mat Salleh relishing a meal of banana leaf rice at Aunty Manju's which when I was there, they were 2 Mat Salleh having a meal which they seem to enjoy.
A basic banana leaf meal at Aunty Manju’s is priced at RM8.50. This meal is served with four servings of vegetables, papadam, chutney, white rice with a choice of curries and dhal. You also get a slice of sweet dessert to goes with your meal. My favourite is to have it served with a little of each of the curries and topped with rasam. Compared to some other banana leaf rice outlet which limits the serving of vegetables and rice; here at Aunty Manju's, there is no limitation to the number of refill of vegetables and rice; which in essence was the true nature of eating banana leaf rice.
At Aunty Manju's there are a number of add on main dishes which you can order to accompany your basic banana leaf set, but one that stands out is the Bone Marrow Mutton Curry (RM12.50 for 2 pieces). This is to me; the first time, I am tasting a Bone Marrow curry. Normally bone marrow is more popular to be cooked as a soup where one can suck out the gelatin-like marrows using a straw.
The curry was indeed addictive and for those that love the finger licking goodness can chew off the tendon and muscular meat of the bone and not forgetting to suck off all the marrow from the inner bones. Take note this delicacy is only available on Wednesday, Weekends and Public Holiday.
Next on is the Mango Fish Curry (RM12.00). Compare to the normal fish curry, fresh mangoes are used as one of the key ingredients for the dish. The end result; you get a natural sourish mango taste in the curries. For me, when I eat my banana leaf rice with fish curries, I would add on the rasam to give it a more sourish taste but when eating this Mango Fish Curry, it was just the right taste that I like.
Our next order of the sides is the Mutton Varuval (RM12.00). This dish did not disappoint as the mutton meat truly encapsulates all the flavours of the spices in every piece of meat. Paired with the white rice with the right amount of curries laden on it, it was time for my second topping of rice.
As a mutton fan; I can't resist an order of the freshly fried Mutton Chop (RM6.00 per pc). Marinated and fried with Chilli leaf, it has a succulent meat texture with the right amount of fats. Frankly speaking, this is also a first for me to eat Banana Leaf Rice with a Mutton Chop. My verdict on this is simply delightful. For those that want to indulge in this dish. it is only available on weekends and Public Holidays; so you probably have to make the dreadful trip to TTDI on a lazy weekend to enjoy this.
Another one dish which is available on Weekends and Public Holiday is the Crab Curry (from RM18.00 to RM25.00 depending on size). This dish is one of the favourite dishes from Aunty Manju Kitchen. Unlike other curries which are of the watery type, these crab curries come in a creamy smooth texture which has its' spices, condiments grounded and marries to the crab. I would have loved it, even more, had they used the mud-crab which has a better meat texture and a lot of meatier.
Other side dishes that are available are the ala-minute fried dishes such as the Fried Tenggiri Fish (RM10.00 to RM15.00 per piece depending on size) which has been marinated with the curry and spices. It is deep fried and serves with raw slices of onion and a piece of lime. Perfect with the fish curry sauce.
The second fried dish is the Fried Sotong (1/2 Portion - RM10.00). This is served together with Fried Onion rings. Served hot, it has a nice crunchy texture.
Next is the Fish Cutlet (RM4.00 per piece). The fish cutlet is somewhat like the Malay Begedil which has potatoes and fish meat in its' filling. The only thing different; is this fish cutlet has an assortment of spices that is mixed in the batter and filling. Our order for this is 2 pieces and it is served with fried chillies leaf which adds an extra curry flavour to the fish cutlet.
Our final fried item is the Fried Bittergourd (RM4.50). Surprisingly; after frying this well known for its bitter taste is a crunchy texture with a very mild bitter taste and really blend in well with the curried rice and rasam.
To end our hearty banana leaf feast, we ordered a glass of Hot Masala Tea (RM4.50). The tea is made with fresh milk with a hint of masala taste or the Bru Tea (RM4.50) which is a concoction of Bru Tea With Milk to palate our tastebud.
A word of caution; when you plan to have a Banana Leaf meal at Aunty Manju's; is to be there before or after the lunch crowd as they are usually packed to the brim and getting a seat might prove challenging especially on the weekend (as there are a number of special dishes as highlighted above).
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