Through their venture Karigar Biryani, Chennai-based hoteliers Kannan Velayudham and Girish Subhash have revived the perunchoru (meaning grand rice), which was created by Cheran King Uthiyan. The biryani is packed and delivered in handmade palm leaf boxes.
Harsha Thachery’s startup, Masala Box, has helped over 200 home chefs in Bengaluru and Kochi sell food made in their own kitchens while adhering to FSSAI guidelines.