The Food
Home Style Meals, Every Single Day
Food at Shri Ladies Hostel is designed to feel like home. Our menu brings together familiar comfort and thoughtful variety so residents from different regions can enjoy meals that are both satisfying and nourishing.
Every day includes freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner, served in a comfortable dining environment where residents can relax and share meals together.
An Example of the Daily Menu
| Day | Morning | Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Coffee / Milk | Pongal, Chutney, Sambhar | Rice, Kara Kulambu, Rasam, Kootu, Curd, Pickle | Black Sundal, Tea | Chappati, Veg Kuruma / Tomato Gravy |
| Tuesday | Coffee / Milk | Idly, Sambar, Kara Chutney | Rice, Sambar, Poriyal, Curd, Paruppu Rasam, Pickle | Bonda/Bajji, Tea | Kal Dosa with side dish |
| Wednesday | Coffee / Milk | Idiyappam varieties or Puttu / Sugar / Kadalai Curry | Variety Rice (Lemon/Greens/Puliyotharai), Vegetable Fry | Payiru Sundal, Tea | Rice, Moorkulambu or Sambar, Rasam, Curd, Appalam or Egg |
| Thursday | Coffee / Milk | Rava Kitchadi, Chutney / Sugar | Rice, Vathal Kulambu, Kootu, Rasam, Curd, Pickle | Vadai or Sweet or Mixture, Tea | Poori / Potato Masala or Parotta Kuruma |
| Friday | Coffee / Milk | Mini Idly / Podi Chutney or Sambar | Rice, Sambar, Poriyal, Rasam, Curd, Pickle | Channa Sundal, Tea | Pulav / Sambhar Rice / Tomato Rice, Onion Raitha |
| Saturday | Coffee / Milk | Regular Semiya / Ragi Semiya, Sugar, Chutney | Rice, Moor Kulambu or Kara Kulambu, Poriyal, Curd, Pickle | Pakoda or Pani Poori, Tea | Special Dosa (Rava/Masala/Set) |
| Sunday | Coffee / Milk | Bread, Jam, Butter or Bread Sandwich | Non-Veg/Veg Biriyani with Raitha and Fried side dish / Full meals / Butter Milk/Juice/Ice Cream/Sweet | Biscuits, Tea | Mini Idly / Podi Idly / Pudina / Masala Idly with side dish |
Nutrition by the Season
Our menu evolves every month and is curated with guidance from a nutritionist to ensure balanced meals with the right mix of proteins, vegetables, and essential nutrients.
Resident feedback is regularly collected and the menu is refined to match changing preferences while maintaining nutritional balance.
We rotate seasonal vegetables, greens, and lentils to keep meals diverse in both taste and nutrition.
Seasonal care is thoughtfully incorporated:
Summer Care
- Daily buttermilk for natural probiotics
- Fresh fruits served regularly
- Light, refreshing meal options
Monsoon Care
- Boiled water infused with cumin to support immunity
- Soups and warm dishes for comfort
Freshness Without Compromise
- Food is never carried over to the next day
- Every meal is prepared fresh daily in our kitchen
- Chicken is sourced carefully, with birds under 1200 grams for tenderness
- Fish is served boneless for convenience
- Curd is never diluted with water
Daily Dining Rhythm
Typical Dining Schedule:
- Morning Coffee / Milk: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
- Breakfast & Packed Lunch: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Hot Lunch: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
- Evening Snacks & Tea: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Dinner: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
For residents heading to work early, packed lunches are prepared by 7:30 AM, ensuring meals stay fresh until lunchtime.
Evening snacks change daily to keep the experience interesting.
Some branches also offer 24-hour access to tea, coffee, Aavin milk, and branded cookies for additional comfort.
Sunday Specials
Sundays bring a relaxed and festive dining experience.
Lunch is prepared as a special elaborate meal with separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
To balance the heavier lunch:
- Breakfast features English or continental options
- Dinner is kept light, usually with easily digestible dishes like idli
During festivals and celebrations, residents enjoy special festive menus that bring everyone together over traditional flavours.
