Cool it Down With Raita
Raita (pronounced Rye-tah) is a yogurt side dish used as a condiment to temper the heat in spicy Indian dishes. An unending combination of fruit and vegetables raita recipes can be found across India, some [...]
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Sher-E Punjab Hotel, An Insider’s Preferred Place to Eat in Mt Abu
Hill stations of India are flush with dining options. From Indian food served in the smallest of stalls to western favorites found in brightly lit corporate themed stores. Knowing this to be true, I still [...]
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You Don’t Know Chaat! Serving Up India’s Street Cuisine
Indians have a love affair with food. It isn’t a secret affair either. It’s an infatuation so widespread, the entire country is swept up. It’s called chaat (Pronounced “chahht”). It’s a funny sounding word for [...]
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The Masala Dabba, a traditional Indian spice box still used for modern cooking
What is round, made of stainless steel and found in virtually every home in India? It’s the masala dabba, a traditional Indian spice box still used for cooking Indian food throughout the country. Packed with [...]
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Spice it Up at Abraham’s Spice Garden of Kumily – Thekkady
Abraham’s Spice Garden was a spot-on recommendation not only by my guide book, but my hotel in Kumily/Thekkady. Although naively expecting more of a true plantation type setting, the smaller more intimate surroundings in this [...]
