Bhopal’s food culture is an interesting smorgasbord of choices inspired from its chequered past that will leave you asking for more. While Indian royalty is most often associated with kings and their valour, Bhopal is a little different. Well, after all, this place always had the Begums who used to look after administration and the… Read More Bhopali Cuisine
Being an advocate of healthy eating, I have had the opportunity to interact with several health experts, nutritionists and professionals that have honed my thoughts of good food. So recently when I received a hamper of millet based products from Pristine Organics, I was quite thrilled to taste them and cook using the products. My… Read More Pristine Organics – Health Matters
A mélange of flavours courtesy its varied influences Bahrain Cuisine is a potpourri of gastronomic delights. Bahrain’s varied and rich culinary culture is influenced by Indian, Lebanese, Persian, Sri Lankan, and Palestinian foods and offers a great mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. At the heart of the food is the typical Bahraini Spice Mix… Read More Dilmun Delights – Bahraini Cuisine
I am looking at my lovely plate bursting with colours but what catches my fancy is a bright purple flower – a pansy. So what do I do with that I ask Chef Nimish Bhatia who is sitting opposite me explaining his love for cooking with flowers. Well, eat it he said and… Read More Cooking with Flowers
Epicurean Delights “I wonder what else we will be served” remarked my brother in law as we settled at our table to experience a chef special breakfast on a cold winter morning at The Square in Novotel Hyderabad Airport. A question to which I had no answer as we were surrounded by an extensive spread… Read More The Square All Day Dining at Novotel Hyderabad Airport
The song ‘Tujhe Dekha To’ from the 1995 Hindi movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge had a compelling visual of the lead actors in the midst of beautiful mustard farm. The sight of the yellow flowers amidst the verdant greenery has been an image that has been stuck in my mind always. When I was invited… Read More Flavours of Punjab
Which is your favourite kind of holiday? Well mine is definitely seeing wildlife as I believe that going into the jungles is a matter of fortune. When I recently received an invitation to experience the Kohka Wilderness Camp, I did not think twice before saying yes and looking back, it has certainly been among my… Read More Review of Kohka Wilderness Camp
The humble drumstick or moringa that is grown so commonly in India has a rather uncommon trait that is being rediscovered slowly but surely. Well this is a super food and a home grown one that has so many health benefits that it packs a solid punch. The Tree of Life As a power packed… Read More Why Moringa must be part of your diet
What: Rasovara, the Royal Kitchen Where: UB City, Level 2, UB City the Collection, Vittal Mallaya Road, Bengaluru. Phone: 080 22133400. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Ambience: Located in UB City, Rasovara has an alfresco as well as covered seating that allows you to take advantage of Bangalore’s… Read More Rasovara – review of a royal kitchen
The sight in front of me is bewitching. I am gazing at a burst of pink that morphs into varied patterns and swirls and twirls like a ballet dancer. Making a stunning sight in the massive water case, the jelly fish has everyone riveted on the spot clicking pictures like there is no tomorrow. I… Read More On a song in Singapore