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At LearnTamilOnline.com, we teach real-world Tamil you’ll actually use. Here’s the authentic way to order at Singapore’s famous Murugan Idli Shop:
1. “செட்டி இட்லி ஒண்ணு, லேசா காரம்!”
(Cheṭṭi iḍli oṇṇu, lēsā kāram!)
- Meaning: “One set of mini idlis, less spicy”
- Why? Their signature 16-piece mini idlis taste best when you control the spice level
- Pro Tip: Add “கொஞ்சம் நெய் சேர்த்து தாருங்க” (koñcam ney sērttu tāruṅga) = “Please add some ghee”
2. “தனியா ரசம் குடுங்க!”
(Thaniyā rasam kuḍuṅga!)
- Meaning: “Give rasam separately”
- Cultural Insight: Locals sip rasam like soup before mixing with rice
3. “வடை மொறமொறன்னு இருக்கணும்!”
(Vaḍai moṟamoṟaṉṉu irukkaṇum!)
- Meaning: “The vada should be super crispy”
- Pronunciation Tip: Roll the “ṟ” sound in “moṟamoṟaṉṉu”
4. “ஒரு கறி தோசை, மத்தியில மொறமொற!”
(Oru kari Dosai, matiyila moṟamoṟ!)
- Meaning: “One kairōṭṭi dosa, crispy in the center”
- What’s Special: Kairōṭṭi = extra crispy lace-like edges
5. “இந்த சாம்பார் ரொம்ப ஜோர்!”
(Indha sāmbār romba jōr!)
- Meaning: “This sambar is excellent!”
- Server Hack: Complimenting the sambar often gets you free refills
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