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Palm Oil: (Healthy) Work in Progress
Palm oil, which is extracted from the flesh of the fruit of the oil palm species, primarily from the African palm oil species, is the most widely consumed vegetable oil globally, thanks to its versatility and various user-friendly aspects. It is trans fat free, cholesterol free and high in carotene... more
Read moreNH2: A Highway Full of Fun!
In the maze of food promotion invites, which come my way with alarming frequency these days from star hotels and standalone restaurants, I feel much enthused to blog on a few which surpass their promise. One such recent experience was ‘Along the NH2 trail’, which showcased not just cuisines but... more
Read moreParadise Comes Calling…
Like it or hate it, but you just can’t ignore it. I am referring to Paradise biryani, arguably, the most saleable brand in the biryani-obsessed metro of Hyderabad. Opinion is sharply divided, sometimes accompanied by detractors’ derisive laughter, over the restaurant chain’s tag line: World’s best biryani in Hyderabad. However, the... more
Read moreRivaayat, Heritage Patiala this time…
Trident Hotels has always had its heart at the right place, in terms of upholding some of the best traditions of Indian cuisine at its speciality restaurants. Supporting it in this endeavour is the Delhi-based Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development (OCLD), which besides training some of the best talent... more
Read moreThe Great Bohri Feast
During my five-year stint as a journalist in Ahmedabad during the first few years of the new millennium, I had often heard about the Bohra Muslim community and its cuisine, especially the humungous-sized Bohra thaal served both at community events like weddings and at some homes. Ironically however, I had... more
Read morePersia Comes Calling at SBOW
Parsi eatery Sodabottleopenerwalla (SBOW), Hyderabad’s favourite hangout, is hosting a Persian pop up menu through the month of February. The pop up presents a historical perspective, of two distinct cuisines, belonging to the same country by origin. Quite often, Parsis and Persians are used interchangeably in our minds, though they... more
Read moreSusan’s Suriani Kitchen
I have always taken a shine to the cuisine which “God’s Own Country” offers, be it the pristine Onam sadya or the Moplah chicken/mutton biryanis, Syrian Christian vegetable and chicken stews with appam and more. Kerala indeed can boast to have one of the world’s most evolved cuisines, thanks to... more
Read moreAn Aqua Afternoon
Aqua, the al fresco dining space on the third floor of The Park, Hyderabad, is much-loved by regular diners not least because of its “Infinity Pool”, named so because of its seemingly limitless stretch towards the horizon. With a serene and relaxed ambience, (with pigeons dipping in the pool for company!),... more
Read moreA Taste of Ladakh
Ladakh, for most of us, represents largely remote and unapproachable terrain, not the least because of its oxygen-depleting altitudes. So, all those lovely picture postcard images of the stark mountains and landscapes, the white fleecy clouds in azure blue skies and the splendid technicolor hues of Ladakh’s geography remain etched... more
Read moreKaravalli Pops By in Hyderabad
Karavalli, the south western coastal speciality restaurant at The Gateway Hotel, Bengaluru is as iconic as it gets, for its superb showcasing of food from the coastal states of Goa, Karnataka (especially Mangalore and Coorg) and Kerala. When I was a resident of Bengaluru in the new millennium, it was... more
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