Day: June 7, 2014

Rainy Day Nibbles!

“Rain, rain, go away! Come again another day. “ ~

It’s raining outside and you can hear the raindrops going pitter patter against the window glass. You strain your ears to hear the splashing of the rain against the sidewalk. It is at that exact moment you realize that the Monsoon season has truly arrived.

With the advent of the rains, you can hardly go out to eat as you are bound to get thoroughly drenched in the process. So what to do to satisfy your inconsolable tummy which seems to have a mind of its own? Or in case some unexpected guests drop in at your home? Not to worry! Here is a list of two yummilicious food items along with their recipes that you can make on your own and that too while sitting in the comfort of your home sweet home. We know that it is pleasure personified to gorge on some tasty snacks along with a hot cup of tea or coffee in your hand on a rainy day. So, there you go. Read on as we help you accomplish that goal!

(1) ALOO CHAAT:
This is a tasty snack loved by one and all. Diced potatoes (Aloo) are cooked in oil and deep-fried until they are crisp and golden-brown. Then they are garnished with all your favourite things and ready for you to nibble on! But hey! Wait a moment now. Do we spot drooling?
Hint: Use toothpicks instead of usual spoons or forks to get that perfect ambiance of your favourite street food stall.

Ingredients:

3 Peeled Medium-sized Aloo (potatoes)
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
1 tsp Chaat Masala
Tamarind Chutney
Mint Chutney
Chopped Coriander Leaves
Optional garnish – Chopped onion, Tomato julienne, fresh Pomegranate seeds and oil for frying.

Preparation:

•Dice Aloo (potatoes) into fairly large 3/4 to 1 inch cubes.
•Heat the oil in a wok and deep fry the potatoes till golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper.
•In a bowl, place the fried potatoes and toss with red Chilli powder, Cumin powder and Chaat Masala.
•Add mint chutney and/or tamarind chutney according to taste and toss to coat evenly.
•Serve sizzling hot with toothpicks in individual bowls garnished with coriander leaves.
•You can also additionally garnish the Aloo Chaat with chopped Onions, Tomato julienne or fresh Pomegranate seeds.

Preparation Time: 20-25 minutes

Serves 2/3

(2) VEGETABLE SAMOSA:
This is a special North-Indian snack which is extremely easy to make and delicious to eat as well. A fried crispy covering with the stuffing of your choice inside leaves you craving for yet more. It is roughly triangular in shape usually but the size can vary from place to place.
Hint: Potato acts as the binding agent here. So, be sure to be liberal with that while stuffing!

Ingredients For Cover:

3-4 cup all purpose flour (Maida)
Water to Knead dough
2 tbsp oil
Little salt
1/4th tsp Ajwain seeds (optional)

Ingredients For Stuffing:

3-4 Potatoes (boiled, peeled and mashed)
1/2 cup Green Peas (boiled)
1-2 Green Chilies (finely chopped)
1/2 tsp Ginger (crushed)
1 tbsp coriander finely chopped
Few chopped Cashews (optional)
Few Raisins (optional)
1/2 tsp Garam Masala powder
Salt to taste
Red chili powder to taste
1/2 tsp Dry Mango powder( Amchur) (optional)

Preparation:

For Cover:

•Mix all the ingredients together in a big bowl except for the water.
•Then, start adding a little water at a time.
•Pat and knead well for several times until a soft pliable dough is made.
•Cover it with a moist Muslin cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes so that the dough becomes firm.
For Stuffing:
•In a bowl, add mashed potatoes and all the dry masala (salt, chili powder, mango powder, Garam masala) and green chilies and ginger. Mix well.
•Add the green peas, cashews and raisins into the mixture.
•Add coriander and keep aside for a while.

To Proceed:

•Take small rolls of dough and roll it into a 4″-5″ diameter circle.
•Cut it into two parts like a semi-circle.
•Now, take one semi circle and fold it like a cone. Use a little water while doing so.
•Place a spoon of filling inside the cone and seal the third side firmly using a drop of water.
•Heat oil in a deep vessel and deep fry till golden brown (medium flame).
•Serve the steaming hot samosas with tamarind chutney.

Preparation Time: 40-45 minutes

Serves 2

So, what are you waiting for? Come on. Go into the kitchen and get started! Cook these easy to make and irresistible snacks and satisfy those hunger pangs. These lip-smacking items serve to be an instant hit among all your guests as well. We assure you that you won’t be disappointed as these snacks will only add to your happiness on what would have been an otherwise dull and dreary rainy day.

Happy nibbling!

June 7, 2014
Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani

Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani has a lot of specialty and particularly it is famous all over the globe. The name Biryani is originated from a Persian word Beryan which refers to frying or roasting. Biryani is made out of fine basmati rice. The word Biryani itself enhances the feeling of joy and comfort. No one in the world want to ignore biryani, especially Hyderabad dum biryani has much more craze all over the world. There are many different types and versions of regional biryani recipes but Hyderabadi Dum Biryani is one of the most popular of all.

Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani

At first the Biryani was originated in Persia and later it came in existence in India because of the Iranian travellers and their people. This mouth watering dish not only famous in various parts of the globe, daily few millions of people across the globe have this as a favourite dish in their meal. Few people are even addicted and cant even live without having this dish daily. This popular Hyderabad dum biryani is served at all marriages, feasts, parties, occasions etc., whatever may be the occasions in India this plays a important role in all of the dishes. We can find many varieties in Biryani depending on the flavor and recipe there are nearly 49 varieties of Biryanis which includes Biryani made of chicken, prawn, goat, fish, quail, shrimp, deer and hare. Hyderabad Dum Biryani is famously named as “Kachi Akhni” Biryani as both of the marinated meat and basmati rice are cooked together which give a nice flavour of taste.

Ingredients required:

1) Chicken with bone : 3/4 kg (take large pieces)

2)Onions : 2 (cut them neatly length wise and make a deep fry)

3)Oil : 1/4 cup

4)Ghee : 2 tablespoon

5)Basmati Rice : 3 cups (washed and soaked for about 20 minutes)

6)Coriander Leaves : 1/4 cup

7)Mint Leaves : 1/4 cup

8)Bay leaves : 1

9)Cloves : 2

10)shah jeera or black cumin : 2 tsp

11)saffron : 1 tsp

Marinade Mix :

1)Green Chilies : 5-6 (according to the spicy level and finely chopped)

2)Ginger & garlic Paste : 2 tablespoon

3)Turmeric powder : 1/4 tablespoon

4)Coriander Powder : 1 tablespoon

5)Salt : taken upon the required taste

6)Yogurt : 1/2 cup

7)Shah jeera or Black cumin seeds : 2 tablespoon

8)Red chili powder : 2 tablespoon

9)Lime juice : 2 tablespoon

To Grind :

1)Coriander Leaves : 1/4 cup (chopped finely)

2)Mint Leaves :1/2 cup (Chopped Finely )

3)Whole Black Pepper/Peppercorns : 7-8

4)Bay leaves : 2

5)Cloves : 3

6)Cinnamon Sticks : 1

7)Green cardamom : 3

Ingredients required for Biryani preparation

Preparation:

The main ingredient which is most important for the preparation of Biryani is a good quality Basmati rice which is crucial for making best biryani. Apart from this rice other main and important one are cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, fresh coriander leaves, ginger garlic paste, fried brown onions and saffron are added. The best way of having a biryani combination is with dahi chutney or Raita which can be made from a mixture of curd & onions.

Step 1:

The first to start preparing Hyderabad Dum Biryani is that we have to marinate the chicken that we have taken which are cut into big pieces. In this step take the chicken pieces and add ginger garlic paste, fresh mint leaves, coriander leaves,chopped green chilies, pepper corns, black cumin or cumin seeds, chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, whole garam masala which consists of all of these following i.e., cardamom, clove, cinnamon, bay leaves, mace. Along with these masala items take few fried onions that are cut long, curd and oil and now mix all the ingredients well for few minutes until all the spices are added to each piece.

marinate_chicken

Step 2:

Take another pan and add water, salt and rice and they are made to boil such that the rice is half cooked and the flaming if offed then and keep this aside. Now take a large bottomed biryani bowl, to that add these marinated chicken pieces, they are spread linearly at the bottom of this bowl. Above this marinate chicken rice is arranged in form of layers then add mint leaves, fried onion, saffron colour used for the biryani colour and close the lid tight and make it cook for about 30 minutes over a small flame.

Half cooked rice for dum biryani preparation

Step 3:

The lid of the Biryani preparation bowl is covered with midha roll or chapati roll so that we can manage to see that the heat may not escape. After thirty minutes of cooking the rice gets cooked with the marinated chicken juice and it takes the flavour of chicken. Once done switch off and let it be rest undisturbed for another 15 minutes and do not open the lid and make it closed to avoid leakages this particular stage is called dum where the pressure within the vessel develops flavours.

Dum process going on after cooking is completed let it be undisturbed closed tight

Step 4:

After the time of 15 minutes is completed let the lid be opened then you will notice a fine bursting flavors of the spices gushing through the steam. The streams of flavors gushes and the rice looks amazing with the soft finishing, fried onions give it a great look.It’s truly a gorgeous dish with the rich, creamy, golden sauce with the perfectly browned chicken pieces.The piece gets easily chewed which is well cooked and it gives a melted feeling with the contrasting tastes.

Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani final look

It can be served with raita to have a better taste.Raita can be prepared by taking slices of onion and cut them into small pieces add curd,salt,mint leaves and mix them so that it gives a better taste with this wonderful Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani.

Raita

June 7, 2014
Cake, Lovin’ it!

Cakes… Are they only for Birthday occasions? Not Really. Cakes are such mood changers. They are irresistible. We love cakes and they love us. I don’t think there’s anyone out there who doesn’t love cake. Everyone fancies it and Chocolate cake, its like king of all. Just so delicious. Eating a chocolate cake simply makes our day so effortless. They are yum, rich, creamy, fluffy, soft and what not!
The picture is of actual cake, made by me. It is very simple to make, yet looks delicious. And this is the cake, I have been making from last few years. I got to know about this recipe in my 1st year of graduation and since then, this is kinda my favorite tea-time cake. My family loves the taste and they simply wait for that time of the day, when I will make this cake and serve them. It can take many variations with toppings, and I experiment a lot. I usually bake this cake on weekend and I use electric baking oven. It is simple, easy, light and fun to make and bake. Well, if concerned about calories, for that I am answerless, but yeah, its fun to sometimes put down your diet schedule and enjoy the delicacies. No?! I simply famish it and love to make it and bake it. It is a simple Vanilla cake with Chocolate cream frosting. When I originally made this cake in 2011, I simply garnsihed it with almond and chocolate flakes. Since then, I have played with the flavorings. Vanilla extract (or seeds from a scraped out bean) is classic. Feel free to vary the flavours and make the basic buttercream your own.

VANILLA CAKE
Servings: 4-5

Ingredients:
2 large eggs
½ cup powdered sugar (sugar has to be powdered otherwise it burns)
½ cup maida (flour)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ cup milk
½ cup oil
1 tsp vanilla essence

Method:– Sift flour with baking powder. Keep aside
Beat eggs and powdered sugar till the eggs turn fluffy and the mixture becomes more than double volume. Add vanilla essence.
Add oil to beaten egg-sugar mixture in the bowl. Mix well.

Fold in flour gradually till all the flour is used. Add milk to get a slightly thinner than a soft dropping consistency.
Grease a deep aluminium baking bowl. Pour the batter in it.
Preheat the electric baking oven at 220 degrees Celsius. Then, after that put the baking dish containing batter in the oven and let it bake.
It will take around 30-35 minutes. You can see it through the transparent mirror if you are satisfied with its bake look, you can take it out. You can check by seeing if cake shrunk away from sides of baking pan and is brown form the up side. Cool on a cake rack before removing from the pan.

For Toppings and decorating:

Variation 1: You can spread chocolate sauce on the cake all over and garnish almonds and chocolate and sprinkle on it. There are other decorative eating material available in markets like sugary stars or balls, which you can sprinkle on cake to make it look more attractive.

Variation 2: Buttercream Topping: Mix 100 ml cream (I take Amul cream), sugar (to taste), 2 tablespoons butter and 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder in a double boiler and prepare the chocolate sauce. As it is thick it can be used as a cream on cake and frosting as well. Pour on the cooled cake and spread it with spatula. Garnish with chocolate, almond and walnut flakes. Voila! Your cake is ready!
Chocolate cake with same recipe: To convert a vanilla cake into a chocolate cake, add 2 teaspoon cocoa powder and 2 extra 2 tablespooon powdered sugar to the recipe of vanilla cake given above. After the cake is ready, pour some chocolate sauce on it and serve.
You can also put cherries and strawberries on the buttercream and decorate it as per your creativity. Sometimes, I put Cadbury gems and Cadbury shots on it and it just looks lovely. The most important thing to increase its fluffiness and softness is to whisk it and beat it as much as you can. I usually switch on a tv or songs while beating the mixture and keep doing it for atleast half an hour, taking breaks in between. This way it becomes less tiring. The more you beat, the perfectly it will be baked. It is the key point which you should just follow while making the batter. For a cake, beating is like electricity needed to light a bulb.
It is like perfect tea time cake and can be used in many ways, on birthday occasion or to on some other happy occasion but it just serves well at any time. Above all, when it is baked by you, cake so delicious, it is sure to receive heavy compliments.
You cannot be sad when you can bake. This is what I feel. There is an unexplainable satisfaction when you see your cake baked so perfectly. With so many benefits ranging from so good taste, emotional satisfaction, easy to make and bake, lovely to serve, easy to experiment, can be variated , can be baked to win someone special’s heart, kid’s first choice and many other countless benefits.

So, just keep baking. Love it. Serve it. Eat it.

June 7, 2014
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With An Egg Less Chocolate Cake !
There are hardly any people in the world who can possibly say no to a chocolate cake, and if this holiday season you want to learn baking, then this is the cake you should begin with. Chocolate cake is something that nobody can resist, and therefore, it is the safest and tastiest choice of cake to bake for functions, birthday parties weddings and anniversaries. And this is the reason why chocolate cake is the most easily available and standard cake in every patisserie.

Due to the endless variety of chocolates available in the market, you can have endless varieties of cakes and icings. It is flavored with melted chocolate or cocoa powder; and the sponginess is given by baking soda and eggs. Now comes the problem – if you are a vegetarian, you must be having a hard time finding eggless chocolate cakes everywhere, even though they are now commonly available. And for people who bake cakes at their home, not adding eggs would be an issue to worry about, as they are afraid they might not get the desired sponginess and bounce to the cake. Well, here is an eggless chocolate cake recipe, that will not only be as spongy as normal cakes, but also give a fudgy texture so that you can add it in puddings as well.

Eggless chocolate cake

Ingredients :

for cake–
1. All purpose flour – 1 cup
2. Baking powder – 1/2 tsp
3. unsweetened cocoa powder – 6 tsp
4. granulated sugar – 3/4 cup
5. Baking soda – 1 tsp
6. Vegetable oil – 1/2 cup
7. Hot coffee – 1/2 cup (1 tsp coffee in 1/4 cup hot water)
8. yogurt – 1/4 cup
9. milk – 1/4 cup
10. vanilla essence – 1 tsp
for chocolate icing-
1. cocoa powder – 1/3 cup
2. unsalted butter – 100 gms.
3. icing sugar – 2 to 2.5 cups
4. hot water – 2 to 3 tsp
5. vanilla essence – 1 tsp
this recipe, if followed accurately, takes a total time of 30 minutes (5 minutes preparation time + 25 minutes cooking time) and the cake serves 6-7 people.

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius, 10 minutes before baking.
2. Lightly grease the cake tin and line it with parchment/ tracing paper.
3. In a large bowl, add all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder and sugar. Sift them together.
4. When they are mixed well with each other, add all the wet ingredients, that is, vegetable oil, hot coffee, milk, yogurt and vanilla essence, one by one.
5. mix the ingredients lightly and pour the batter in an electric mixer ; and beat it at low speed for 2-3 minutes. Make sure that all the contents are properly mixed, and give the batter a thick consistency. Do not overbeat it.
6. Pour the batter in a cake tin that is greased and lined with parchment paper. If you see any air bubbles, tap the pan a couple of times to remove them and to spread the batter evenly.
7. Bake for about 30 minutes. Check the cake with toothpick. If the cake is ready, the toothpick that is inserted in the middle of cake will come out clean.
8. Once out of the oven, transfer the cake tin to a wiring rack to cool. After about an hour, take the cake out of the pan, and let it cool properly by keeping it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
9. For icing –
- Combine the unsalted softened butter and cocoa powder with a wooden spoon and whisk it.
- Add a little amount of hot water and mix well.
- Add 1 cup of icing sugar and vanilla essence and mix all the ingredients well.
- If required, add one more tablespoon of water and another cup of icing sugar, and do a taste test to make sure it is sweet enough.
- You can also add some Hershey’s chocolate syrup to give an additional flavor to the icing mixture.
- After the mixture is prepared, check the consistency, it should not be too thin, otherwise, it can flow down the cake.
- Place 1-2 mm thin layer of icing on the cake.
- You can also decorate the cake with chocolate shavings, gems (for kid’s at a birthday party) or chocolate flowers or candies by using a spatula or parchment cones to look smooth.
Quick Tips:
- Vegetable oil that is used should be preferably sunflower oil.
- Low fat milk and low fat yogurt is advisable for health conscious people.
- Hot milk can also be used instead of hot water for making the icing mixture.
- After decorating the cake with icing and frosting, keep the cake in the fridge for some time for the icing to set on the cake. Serve it chilled.
- Preheat the oven at least 10 minutes before you put the cake batter inside.
- Whisk the dry ingredients properly before you add the wet ingredients.
- Before decorating the cake, keep it in the fridge for some time, for the icing to set on the cake.
June 7, 2014
Fun facts about honey – the wonders it can do!

The negative impacts of redefined sugar have been too many to count but this does not imply that anything that is ‘sweet’ is harmful. There are numerous natural alternatives of redefined sugar which can be obtained from fruits, vegetables and the cute little honeybee! These do not have any sort of poor effect on one’s health and rather provide nourishing nutrients to the body.

Honey has been in use since more than four thousand years. Produced from the nectar of the flowers by the bees, this golden elixir has served the mankind since ancient days. In the olden Egyptian times, it was used to heal the wounds. Honey boasts of a superpower, it can be kept for an indefinitely long period of time without it getting spoiled. The Romans and the Greeks used to honey to treat eye and skin related problems.

Following are some wonders that honey does for our health:

1. Gives the immune system a boost

Raw and organic honey is full of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and enzymes. These components of honey help your body fight away the harmful bacteria.
When you are suffering from cold, or have a cough or a sore throat, how often have you heard your mother say, “Take a tea spoon of honey, you’ll be good!” I have heard it a lot of times and trust me, it totally works. Honey is useful in clearing out your throat.
Regularly having honey mixed in warm water boosts up the immune system.

2. Decreases the risk of a heart-disease

Honey in combination with cinnamon revitalizes the veins and arteries of the heart. It also reduces the cholesterol level by 10%. This combo of honey and cinnamon is a boon for the heart patients as it reduces the risk of a heart attack, when taken on a regular basis.

3. Ups the energy levels

Honey provides the right amount of calories and energy to keep your body going. It gives an instant energy boost to the body. Athletes constantly have sports drinks for increasing their energy levels. They might provide instant energy but obviously have negative effects on the body in the long run. It has been proven that adding honey to the drinking water and consuming it during important events is as good as any energy drink you find in the market. How often do you find yourself suddenly craving for something sweet? Next time when you are in such a dilemma to choose between coffee and chocolate, instead go for the natural dose of sweetness, honey.

4. Treats indigestion

Are you the type of person to suffer from indigestion frequently? Well, honey is the best medicine for you. It is helpful in preventing acid reflux. It has certain antiseptic properties which help in relieving acidity in the stomach. It also neutralizes gases.
If you have had too much to eat, drink up a warm glass of water with added lemon juice and honey.

5. Helps you lose weight

The first thing to do when you wake up in the morning should surely be drinking a combo of warm water, lemon juice and honey in an empty stomach. It is a proven technique which helps in weight loss. It is the best possible detox solution. It cleanses the liver and removes fat and toxins from the body. The same combination can be consumed just before sleeping as well.

6. Clears up the skin

Looking for a new skincare product? Why don’t you try out some organic honey? It has anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties which moisturize the skin. Apply a dab of honey on your pimples and blemishes and leave it overnight. Wake up with a glowing and radiating skin! It prevents wrinkles and dryness. It gives your skin the kind of natural glow that no skin care brand can provide.

7. Reduces dandruff and scalp related problems

Honey can be diluted in warm water and applied to the problem areas and left on for three hours. It can later be rinsed with warm water. This relieves the constant itching in the scalp reduces scaling as well. It also helps in reducing hair loss to a great extent. I don’t need a new shampoo saying, ‘100% guarantee of no dandruff’ because I have the remedy at home!

8. Metabolizes alcohol

Have you had a little too many to drink? Vodka and whiskey all around you? It has been medically proven that an oral intake of honey would reduce alcohol blood levels, increase the body’s ability to metabolize alcohol, and thus would limit intoxication. Raise your hands for honey shots now!

9. Helps treat wounds and burns

Since ancient Greek, Egyptian and Roman times, honey has been effectively and extensively used in the treatment of wounds and burns. Thousands of years later, honey is still being used for the same. Many studies have been carried out that conform these abilities of honey. Application of honey makes the wound sterile. It can either be directly applied on to the wound or burn or can be applied in the form of a dressing which should be changed on a regular basis.

Honey helps in treating seasonal infections. It boosts up the memory. And to add to its endless uses, possesses an extremely enchanting taste! Its soft and lustrous texture plays inside your mouth. Remember its uses, apply them in your day-to-day life and notice the difference.

June 7, 2014
Moreish Wanderings Part-I: Bengaluru
If you really wish to get-away from the stereotypical venturing of ‘popular’ places and join me in my gastronomic peregrination through an array of exotic spaces hid within the heart of one of the most popular urban destinations, your very own B’lore and discover for the ultimate “experience of the unknown”, then here’s your chance!

Bengaluru, commonly known as Bangalore or B’lore, which is ‘usually’ adorned with various titles of-the Silicon Valley of India, the Garden city, the most sought Cosmopolitan city, and so on, is where we are about to head to, but with a savoury twist! I take you to this journey with a promise of showing you the most enchanting incarnation of Bangolorean cuisine, hid within the pompous razzmatazz of its urban life!

Embroidered over the Deccan plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, it is its capital and already enjoys being exalted at the height of 3,000 feet above the sea-level, the fair weather (only if you can ignore the result of urbanization-Pollution) is thus explained!

Now, too much of talking done, to keep things simple and compact, here’s my awesome list of things you HAVE to visit and eat, to wholly experience Bangolorean essence!
- If you’re the ‘Dessert-Daisy’, your life finds meaning here! The Corner House Ice Cream, Residency Road, with an illustrious past of over 25 years, provides you with a haven of delectable delights starting from the simple Hot Chocolate Fudge, Hot Butterscotch and Chocolate Mint to the supremo Rum N Raisins, Death By Chocolate, Rocky Road, Brown Bomb and many more! Promising 100% dairy products since 1982, once a fun food café transformed to an enchanting ice-cream and sundae parlour now, is where the true illumination of indulgence unravels itself while you’re cascading with enthusiasm at their heavenly delights.
- Levitating through the allée of nostalgia, find yourself at Pecos, near Brigade Road, which seems but somehow stuck in the 1974s,with its classic, dark interiors encased within quaint walls with posters and framed music icons and an impressive collection of retro music playing in the background. A refreshing mithridate to the swathe of pubs in Bangalore, Pecos is a charming classic pub, where you can relax in sweet reveries of the past while ,with pitcher of Kingfisher and a bunch of friends to keep you company, you’re let afloat on an bevvied mist hearkening and humming to Dylan, The Stones, Leonard Cohen and so on. The food, here, is just eruptively delicious, especially the chilli beef and pork sausages, and the tamer chicken wings.
- And now, a legendary place near Lalbagh Botanical gardens, where you simply HAVE to go, once in Bangalore-The Mavalli Tiffin Room(MTR),which is indeed synonymous to Bangalore since 1924. Although you’d have to bear bucket loads of patience to get your seat and then your serving, once the food arrives, you would know, all that exercise was worth it! From filter coffees, early morning breakfasts, lunch thalis, masala dosas, rawa idlis, bisi bele bhaat, kesri bhaat, sweet boondis to honey halwas, badam burfis, chandrahara and what not, you can find here an entire assortment of dishes epitomizing the magnificent Karnataka cuisine.
Also, once done with the scrumptious and unctuous indulgence, do take a healthy stroll around the bushes of the garden to explore the bewitching glass house, a replicated version of the lovely Crystal Palace in London.
- If your urge to experience some more of Karnataka’s traditional moreish decadence is not yet over, hop in to another exalted food destination at Gandhi Bazar Circle, Basavanagudi-The Vidyarthi Bhavan, which is famed to serve Bangalore’s most plump, fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, ghee-lustred Masala dosas. A very pocket-friendly venture (approx. Rs. 150 for two),this place gives you an extra delightful performance of ‘food-circus’ by their super-waiters in dhotis who can be seen juggling with 10-20 plates and serving them with electrifying speed and precision! However, its remains closed at lunch-time, as they staunching regard that their offerings are merely for tiffins and not meals!
- Get ready for a trip to the inception of liquor industry of B’lore, at Dewar’s bar, which is famed to be one of the earliest bars of Bengaluru. This 1920s bar posted on an attenuated lane of Cockburn Road near Benson town, Bangalore, and appears more like a heritage building(than a bar),wooden roofed, with cane furniture and framed pictures of Hindu as well as Christian deities on the walls. The food, here is a special surprise by Richard who is the Kitchen king of this place. A mechanic cum cooking-enthusiasts, he is sure to unleash you senses with his incendiary fried met and offals. Known to be the favourite hang-out spot for Tamil superstar Sivaji Ganesan and the city’s richest and renowned theatre owners, this place with its olde worlde charm, is surely to add another feather to your cap of toothsome adventures!
- An abode of luscious vegetarian food, Halli Mane is one of the most talked about authentic vegetarian restaurants of Bangalore, located in Malleshwaram .Literally the name means “Village Home” (Halli: village; Mane: home) and so does its exteriors and interiors suggest with rangolis and flower decorations at the entrance, tiled roofs, natural brick walls, lofty ceilings and bounteous greenery, everyday seems festive here! It is a MUST-experience for the bona fide Kannadiga cuisine, (such as ragi mudde, akki roti, soppu saaru, malnadu kadabu, obbattuand payasam etc.) born out of the recipes from agrarian Karnataka that are made using traditional cooking methods, from the staples of the state, and served in the most exquisite Karnataka style, on banana leaf which is laid out in an elongated row.
As mentioned before, this place is usually always alighted with the festive mode, as it regularly hosts fests for organic food, festival delicacies and niche community food. However, if you wish for an extra jingle to your trip to Halli Mane, try visiting this place during occasions like Ugadi, Dasara, Ganesha and Deepavali, as your arrival here would be made more special with traditional pujas and serving of delicacies synonymous to the occasion. Established with an intention of bringing together the much fading tradition of elaborate joint family meals, in the generation of nuclear families, through the rich journey of flavoursome delicacies, is an apt place to come with your entire family to bring back the much loved simplistic reveries of the past!
- Weary of all the dosas and idlis and hankering to set your eyes and bite through succulent pieces of meat? Welcome to the Shivaji Military Hotel! Though lingering into any military hotel would’ve done the needful, but an elitist would want the best, and so the BEST it is! Located at the opposite of Banashankari bus stand, Jayanagar, this is a hotspot for all ‘non-veg Romeos’ and ‘biryani-bonkers’. Other finger-licking items include the chicken-legs,chilli chicken,lamb chops and mutton dry. Though this place dons the back-to-school ambience, wooden seats stowed out neatly in an otherwise empty room,where being ‘empty’ and neat is indeed paradoxical, due it the swarming crowd during the peak hours, so do beware! The Chicken Biryani and Chicken starters get served from 8am till 11am, while from 11 till 3pm, Mutton Biryani and Mutton chops rule their world. So on your next trip to Bangalore, do step in to delve into the sapid extravagance of charcoal cooked biryani and smoky meat served traditionally on banana leaf that enhances its flavour furthermore.
- Now, another dwelling awaits you in this ‘Time-travel endeavour’ on St Mark’s Road, that would apparate you to the good old days of Bangalore in the 70s,at Koshy’s. Experience a time wrap once you set afoot within its chambers and forget about pollution, traffic jams, and other products of advancement that followed the IT boom. Mostly crowded, this place brings together all Bangaloreans, from students, theatrewalas, egalitarian assemblage of journalists, to the retired denizens,Lonely Planet tourists and so on, all cramped up within its bustling expanse, where waiters in bandgala coats cruise through the room to the beats of the whirring fans and the clatter of old cutlery!Prem Koshy, the present owner of this three-generation food joint boasts about this place for having fed almost everybody from Pandit Nehru to Queen Elizabeth. This food junction is extremely lively and is the best place to bump in with friends and spend hours over they’re amazing coffee, special appams-and-stew, while chatting away or snooping over conversations.
- Ho, I have something different up my sleeve! Unleash the Pirate within you (if you’re a Pirates of the Caribbean enthusiast) and come aboard to The Bierre Republic, while meandering through the alleyways of the Church Street. From the gigantic antique mirrors at the entrance along with antique wooden beer barrels heaped at the corner to welcome you, the faint lighting, the archaic wall hangings, to the muffled whiff of an old ship, the wooden staircase ushering to what seemed like an open wooden deck of the ship, everything is simply enthralling! And blimey, The unexpected whisk of the open and enclosed interiors of the restaurant cum bar whilst providing an alluring view of the outside, is what defines this place. For special events and parties, they also have a stage-like area and a DJ console. Get settled down with your tankard of grog, I mean beer, while the menu comes to your table in parts. If you love gooey, cheesy and luscious debauchery then the Chicken pizza is your sinfully mate ‘round here. Apart from that, the flavoursome BBQ chicken is a delight. Served with a candle burning underneath its presentation traps the flavour and adds on the smoky edge to it. Frankly, this place, its liquor and food miscellany, along with the extra edge of pirate theme makes it a very attractive endeavour!
- Ok, this one’s the last but not the least, the best way, in my opinion, to have end this odyssey. Not authentically Bangolorean for its food, but the ambience so deserves a thumbs up, of The Rogue Elephant Café. Though (sadly) you might not find, live elephants loitering around your tables, this restaurant, built in a lovely colonial bungalow, opposite Krishna Rao Park in Basavanagudi, provides you a visual treat with its vintage setting-marble top or heavy wood tables coupled with diverse chairs, and colourful net hammocks overlooking a magnificent garden that the house is attached to. With an extremely romantic setting- jackfruit and mango trees sharing the expanse with delightful rainbow-hued flowering bushes and of course the coconut trees, this place epitomizes tranquillity, where you can relax while reading a book, or breathe in the fresh air while watching the world pass by, and experience unperturbed nature, whilst digging into the bowl of ecstatic white chocolate pudding, steaming chicken lasagne, cinnamon roll or mezze platter. They even have little shop ‘round the corner called Ambara that sells all kinds of vintage artifacts, clothes, gardening items, etc. Come here to literally breathe in the laid-back attitude of B’lore, afloating in recollections of your otherwise electrifying trip, or maybe take your time to write a journal!
Though the list of abodes of Bangalorean delectable delights can hardly be abridged within these few names, a larger part of the gastronomic blueprint of Bangalore, stays unperturbed. These top ten places are worth adding to one’s itinerary, however, personal discoveries are always unparalled. So, get on your boots, and Get, Set, Gulp!
June 7, 2014
Milk – The Wonder Drink
Milk is a white liquid which is produced by mammals. The milk so produced by farm animals is used as a food item by humans. According to statistical records in 2011 about 730 million tones of milk was produced all over the globe. India is considered to be the biggest consumer as well as producer of milk. Milk can be considered as complete food as it is filled with all the necessary nutrients which are essential for the growth and development of humans of all ages. White, creamy with a glossy texture, milk is a natural product produced with no added preservatives. Other dairy products like cheese, butter, ghee etc is produced from milk as well. Other than calcium which is found in excess, milk also contains proteins, carbohydrate, salts, a lot of vitamins such as A, B6, B12, C, D etc. It also contains lactose which provides 40% of the calorie content. Milk is produced and sold in the market either fresh or pasteurized in plastic bags or tetra packs.

Today other than just drinking milk, it is used as an ingredient to prepare so many dishes and drinks which is not only tasty but is also good for health. I have given preparation techniques of some of these dishes which we can then try out at home.

Pista Faluda

The ingredients that we need for this dish are – Pista essence (1/2 teaspoon), chopped pistas, milk, sugar, and faluda shevai and vanilla or pista ice cream.

The method of preparation is very simple. We first add 2 tablespoons of shevai in a serving glass and then mix it with milk, sugar and pista essence and mix well. The final step after this is to add a scoop of vanilla or pista ice cream and garnish it with the chopped pistas and there we have our pista faluda ready to be served.

Sponge Vanilla Cake

The specialty of this cake is that it can be prepared both with eggs and without eggs. The recipe given below is for an eggless cake.

The method of preparations –
- In a bowl add flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of baking soda and mix well
- Now in a separate bowl mix 2 cups of maida with 1 cup of sugar and milk or milk powdered each, 1 tsp of ghee and little salt that is approximately ¼ tsp of salt.
- Now add this batter with the baking powder mixture and add some tutti fruit and mix well in one direction.
- Preheat the oven at about 180C for 15 mins.
- Pour the batter in a pan which is lightly greased and spread it evenly and break all air bubbles.
- Bake for about 20-27 mins. After taking the pan out of the oven, place it in a cooling rack and wait for it to completely cool down
After the cake is completely cooled down, it can now be served.

Phirni

This dish is a combo of rice and milk. Therefore we will need about 1/3 cups of rice soaked in water for 20 mins.

Direction for preparation –
- Add about 4 cups of milk in a vessel and bring it to a boil. After the milk has boiled leave it to simmer. During this process about 1/4^th quantity will be reduced.
- While the milk is put to simmer, drain the soaked rice and grind it and prepare a paste by adding about ½ cup of the boiled milk.
- When the milk has simmered completely, slowly add this paste and keep on stirring so that the base does not burn. Continue stirring till the milk starts to thicken.
- During the process add sugar and about ½ tsp of cardamom
- Finally transfer it to a serving bowl and let it chill till the time to serve arrives. Before serving we can garnish it with some pistachios and rose petals.
Doodh Peda or Milk Fudge

The next dish on the list is also called milk fudge which is usually prepared during Christmas. Since the dish does not need much of preparations and is very quick to make, it is usually prepared during normal days as well.

Directions –
- In a vessel boil about 8 table spoons of butter
- Add to it condensed milk about 300ml and milk powder 1 ½ cups and mix well.
- Remember to cook it in low or medium flame and stir continuously and along the process add cardamom powder and stir till a thick paste is created.
- After the paste is created turn off the heat and allow to cool
- After the cooling process is over, create small balls with your hands and flatten them slightly
- You can decorate the pedas with nuts and they are ready to serve.
- We can store the left over contents in an air tight container in the fridge.
Sweet Lassi

Lassi is one of the most demanded drinks during summers consumed by all age groups. It’s usually recommended for children who are fussy about drinking milk.

Direction for preparations –
- Blend together milk, curd, sugar and water
- Blend for about 1-2 minutes, don’t overdo it
- Lassi is prepared, pour it in a glass and garnish with nuts and ready to serve.
So we have some recopies out here which we can prepare at home. The ingredients involved in the preparation of these dishes are mostly found in every household. Consumption of milk is very beneficial for us. Ofcource its is packed up with a lot of nutrients for a healthy life but other than that milk is also considered as a skin cleanser and cures other skin problems as well such as dryness. Therefore it should be noted that milk should always be a part of our diet in order to live both healthy and happy.
June 7, 2014
Food from USA- Personal List!

One visit to America and a foodie who has grown with likes of Noddy and FRIENDS and Big Bang theory, reaches the seventh heaven itself. Having all the preparations one see in sitcoms and cartoons come to life is a different experience all together and here I share with you the what and how of my tummies journey through four states. This list is not exhaustive or innovative per say, it is a documentation of a fabulus time with locally loved dishes. the ones who have visited the Sates my relive the experiences and others my drool with jealousy , nonetheless all are welcome on this tummy train down the memory lane. I have compiled few of the restaurants I visited, the road side stalls and the local food which one cant possibly miss !

It has to start with Starbucks !

When you are a coffee lover, it has to be one of the must places to visit. The Italian roast became a personal favorite and the caramel latte was a close second. Classic Cappuccino couldn’t be beaten and hence remained the go to drink. the ambiance, the air impregnated with freshly ground coffee certainly gave me a high. The pumpkin cake was delectable and didn’t hurt my motto to remain as unhealthy as possible. The very first hour in USA began with Starbucks and ended with it. Its a tradition I mean to follow for ever.

Chuys.

Believe it or not, the cheese and meat gets on your nerves after a point of time. It is the Indian taste buds which demande something close to home and here the Mexican dishes come to mind. We happened to visit a Tex-mes chain by the name of Chuys. It has superb enchiladas ( the real version ), nachos and platters and patters of Mexican food with beans and rice and Guacamole. The salsa sauce strikes it home. the unique part is the ceiling has the outer plate of tyres hanging all over. The rustic feel of it is far from sophistication. Something that just relaxes you.

Frozen Yogurt.

With the frozen yogurt being an elusive dish in India past couple years, this was the first experience and probably one of the funnest ones. The whole store have every imaginable flavous from basic strawberry, apple chocolate to mangoes and bubble-gums ! the add ones were varied. Nuts, cookies , marshmallows, Oreo, jams, gummie bears and what nots. Nonetheless my cup of yogurt was overflowing and it was delicious ( took me entire day to finish it ! first time greed.)

Olive garden.

Its not always about the five star rating, it is more about tradition and olive garden has mastered it. The service and the feel of the place is amazing as is the food. 5 cheese ziti, mozzarella sticks and of course the salad and bread sticks. It is Italian american cuisine and is one of the popular places to visit. It is said that the taste is maintained rigidly across all the chains ( 818 of them).

Churro.

This one may not feature in every snack one has in USA but given my extraordinary luck, i had this once and that is hard luck for i still want just one more bite of it. It is a fried dough pastry which has cinnamon-y taste to it. It is long strips as seen i the pic or it may be knotted as well. Technically eaten for breakfast with hot chocolate, we had this on the go in DisneyWorld. They are easy to miss but I strongly advice you to have it once!

Cheese Burger /Hot-dogs/Gyro

The trip has to have the famous cheese burger and hot-dog right from the stalls on the street of New York. The fun and the thrill is unbelievable although the taste of burger is unusual and one needs to get used to it to really apriciate it. The hot dog on the other hand is delicious and yes the mustard sauce does make it interesting. Gyro is a roasted meat sandwhich which is greek dish sold widely in NYC. Head to Rockefeller center and sample the locals.

Mac Donalds/ Subway

Now if the two brands need an introduction, then you are reading the wrong blog my friend. The global chains are must visits here giving you a peak into the source of it all. For eye-openers, the spiciest of the burgers in USA is edible for the spice-loving indian palatte, so be careful with the order. The subway is a different story for they make it as you want , rigt in front of you. so load up on the chillis and flavours to get a facinating mix of taste. The difference is they have chips and soda ( cold drinks ) as a must with subways. The Mac-Ds have unlimited refill for soda or whatever drink you choose. Nice deal , right!

Dunkin-Donuts

America runs on dunkin and it is true! Step out of the subway in NYC and pick a corner to observe. The game is simple for you will easily see those pink and orange marked cups screaming that America indeed runs on them. Needless to say the donuts are amazing as is the coffee. The fight for the chocolate donuts with my cousins is a story for another blog.

Cheese Pizza.

This was among the best ones and it was perhaps the simplest of my demands. a simple cheese decked pizza which strung and stretched and tasted heavenly. stop at whatever tiny eatry in any city you visit and ask for a cheese pizza. it will look something like the picture. Simple and delicious.

Though the dishes don’t end here, the list has to end. Hope you enjoyed the read and are not reaching out for some munchies now!

June 7, 2014
Summer Specials: Sweet And Spicy Watermelon Recipes
When you think about summer, all that comes to your mind is the picture of “scorching sun, large ice cubes and watermelons!” Being the fruit of the summer and also so sweet that it could even be served as a dessert, these watermelons not only act as the body hydrating “thirst-quenching” factor but also serve other health benefits. People generally assume that it has only water contents and nothing more. But actually, watermelons are rich in various nutrients that are essential for our body to maintain good health. They are high in vitamin A, vitamin C and contain the required daily amounts of potassium and most importantly less in calories. They are also rich in the amino acids called L-Citrulline that is converted by our body into L-Arginine which is a very essential amino acid that helps in relaxing the blood vessels and improves blood circulation. Thus they help in soothing the muscles when consumed after doing heavy physical work. They also help in improving the cardiovascular health by maintain the blood pressure especially in women in postmenopausal period and also middle aged adults. Now that you know the nutritional values of watermelons, I guess it is time to know how to enjoy them as a fruit, juice and also as a yummy dish!
A bite of these cool watermelons adds fun to the summer and makes the day more refreshing. The yummy melons can be eaten raw as they are juicy, sweet and really delicious or made into a juice and chilled with ice or can be made into a smoothie, add it in a fruit salad along with all the other fruits or make a super cool summer salad with onions, salt and black pepper. There also various other recipes that can spice it up a little bit and be served over a summer barbecue too. For those who don’t enjoy the taste of watermelon, a watermelon-strawberry-lemonade will do the magic! It has a fresh taste and is loved by most of the watermelon haters!

The Five Minutes Watermelon Frappe

This watermelon frappe takes just 5 minutes to make and serve. All you have to do is dice the watermelon into small cubes and add the mint leaves into a blender and run it until it becomes a liquid. Remove the extra pulp and seeds using a strainer and garnish it with mint while serving!

Ingredients to serve two:
- 4 cups cold watermelon chunks
- 8 mint leaves
The Melon-Strawberry-Lemonade

This is a very delicious juice served especially for watermelon haters! Yes, it has a fresh taste due to the flavors of strawberry and lemon blend in together with the watermelon. Add the mentioned amounts of the ingredients in a blender and serve it immediately

Ingredients to make 2 quarts of the lemonade
- 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 cups water
Here are some of the try-it-now recipes with watermelons with a different flavor apart from its usual sweet-juicy routine.

Less than a minute Summer Salad with Feta and Mint

This is a very simple summer salad that takes less than a minute to make with a combination of sweet, salt and spices! The preparation is so easy. Place the sliced and diced tomatoes and watermelons on a serving plate and sprinkle the watercress and cheese evenly on top of them, then add some olive oil and vinegar with mint. Now season it with sea salt and ground pepper to suit your taste and it’s ready to serve!
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed or balled watermelon or muskmelon
- 1 pint cherry, grape, or pear tomatoes, cut in half
- 4 ounces cubed feta cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 bunch watercress, stems removed, washed and drained (about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Fire & Ice Salsa

The watermelon fire and ice salsa is a make-it-quick and serve-it-now dish. It just takes a maximum of 15 minutes to prepare and can be served immediately! This is the best dish for a summer barbecue with a replacement of tomato with watermelon in the salsa which gives it a sweeter and cooler touch. Mix all the ingredients cut into tiny cubes in a bowl and serve it with tortilla chips. You can also use it as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Ingredients to make 4 cups of the Salsa
- 3 cups chopped watermelon
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
The Watermelon Salsa

This is a Sweet-n-Spicy dish, more on the sweeter side that takes just 20 minutes to prepare and can be served after 1 hour of refrigeration. All you have to do is, cut all the ingredients into tiny cubes and mix them all in a serving bowl and cover it for refrigeration. You need to refrigerate it at least for one hour for the flavors to blend and add taste to the dish. You can also use hotter chilies if you are a lover of hot and spicy dishes.

The required ingredients to serve a minimum of 2 cups are given below.
- 2 cups seeded and coarsely chopped watermelon
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons seeded, chopped Anaheim chili
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
June 7, 2014
Street Foods: India’s Epicurean Delight

India is rightfully the hub of multiple cuisines for diverse variety of food that it offers. Apart from the respective local cuisine of every area, the street food here is omnipresent and is the connecting link between northern and southern parts along with eastern and western parts of India.

In almost every part of India, you come across a food shack after every five minutes. Every state has a different signature street food item, but all types of street foods are available and appreciated everywhere. And if metropolitan cities are considered, they truly are mini-India, as you get chole bhature, idli, dhokla, and gol gappe all at the same place. These foods are cheap and tasty and have a unique blend of Indian spices in all food items. Although they may not be as hygienic as 5-star restaurant meals, a good quality street food shack is always a treat to our tummies.

Following is a list of most well- known delicious street foods of India, which are the favorite of Indians and a must-visit for foreigners, especially if they have a taste for chatpata food.

Chole bhature:

Chole bhature is a Punjabi dish but it is very popular in urban cities of India, specially Delhi, where they are commonly eaten in the form of a hearty breakfast. It is one of the most popular street foods in Delhi, and area combination of chole which are the spicy chick peas along with fried fermented bread known as a bhatoora, and it is generally served with buttermilk or lassi.

Vada pao:

It is considered as the domestic version of burger and is the most popular street food of the state of Maharashtra. It consists of deep fried mashed potato patty, sandwiched between two pieces of bread called pav served along with condiments like red or green chutneys and fried green chilies. This is the staple and most loved street food of Maharashtra.

Aloo tikki:

It is a popular chat which originates in North India with variants found throughout the country. It consists of deep fried patty made of boiled potatoes and served with curd, tamarind chutney and spices. It is the most common street food in India and staple street food of Uttar Pradesh, specially Lucknow.

Kachori:

Kachori is one of the most famous street foods of India, especially in Rajasthan. Found in almost every street shop, kachori of Bikaner is the most favorite among the locals. It is a round flattened ball made of fine flour filled with a stuffing of baked mixture of yellow moong dal or urad dal(crushed and washed horse beans), besan(gram flour), black pepper, red chili powder, salt and other spices.

Jalebi/ imarti :

Street food without having a sweet component is incomplete. And for all those who have a sweet tooth, jalebi and imarti are a treat. They are not only one of the most famous. It is made by deep-frying a wheat flour batter in circular, spring like shapes and then soaking those fritters in sugar syrup. They are generally flavored with saffron and served with unsweetened curd. Imarti is closely related to jalebi, it just has a different lentil-flavor batter, and is served with a condensed milk dish called rabri.

Pav bhaji:

It is a spicy street food, again a staple food of Mumbai, Maharashtra. It has now popular inall metropolitan cities of India. Pav is the unflavored bread and bhaji is a Maharashtrian term for a vegetable dish, and is made by mixing and mashing all vegetables together and by adding various spicy spices. It contains vegetables like cauliflower, egg plant, green peas, beans, carrots etc. Blended in a thick potato based gravy. And the dish is served with raw onions and a sprinkle of lime juice. Coriander chutney is also served sometimes along with the dish.

Gol gappe:

The top spot at every street food shack is reserved for the most famous street food of the country, that is, gol gappe. These are round, hollow and crispy puris filled with a mixture of tamarind flavored water and mashed, dried peas, boiled potatoes and chickpeas. The typical and the most famous way of serving gol gappe is to hand them out one by one to the customer, who stuffs entire thing into his/her mouth at once, enjoying its composite flavor.

Samosa:

Samosa is the most ubiquitous fast food found on the streets of India, specially northern India. It is basically a triangle-shaped fritter with a savory filling which is generally a spicy mixture of mashed potatoes and other tangy condiments. The filling may vary from potatoes, lentils, onions and cottage cheese to minced mutton and chicken. It is accompanied with coriander chutney and tamarind chutney.

Although its probable you might end up with a bad stomach if you eat too much of this food, it is often difficult to resist the temptation, as they are found in every nook and corner of the country. So grab a piece of India’s pride and satisfy your taste buds with this sumptuous delight!

June 7, 2014