culinary tours

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:40:00 -0700

Plan a Culinary (gastronomie)Tour in France

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Sat, 4 Sep 2010 06:17:00 -0700

Chinese New Year is round the corner and its time to prepare for a great gala. A party without finger-licking dishes is impossible. Try out an simple cake recipe, that will certainly indulge the taste-bud of your kith and kins. Ingredients: Vegetable oil (2 tbs) Fresh ginger root (2 slices) Chinese

The French Cuisine

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:43:00 -0700

The French haute cuisine is a perfect combination of quality, taste and presentation, this is carried to extremes that the word commonly used to haute cuisine is of Francophone cuisine.In the neighboring country can enjoy multiple flavors and experimental forms of cooking, so if you are thinking about going here is very advisable to reserve a portion of our budget to enjoy the odd plate.On

Bengali Cuisine - Patishapta

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:38:00 -0800

Ingredients Flour: 120 gmsRice Flour: 60 gmsSodium Bicarbonate: 1/8 teaspoonMilk: 250 mlGheeFresh Coconut: 100 gmsSugar: 100 gmsThickened Milk: 100 gms or Condensed Milk: ½ cupNuts and RaisinsMethod of Preparation Prepare a flour batter by mixing flour, rice flour and sodium bicarbonate with milk. Leave it for half an hour. In a pan, stir a mixture of coconut, sugar and milk until they adhere

Til Pitha-A Sesame Pancake

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:33:00 -0800

Alike other Indian regions, North-eastern part of our country also has its own culinary heritage. The cuisines which are available in this virgin domain of India reflects its own culture.Heralded as “the land of seven sisters and one brother”, north-eastern part of India comprises of eight wonderful states. Assam being the political epicentre of the region, is the most popular state. Famed as “

Cuisines of Tamil Nadu

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 03:52:00 -0800

Cuisines of Tamil Nadu predominantly includes vegetarian dishes characterized by various ingredients such as rice, legumes and lentils, with added flavors of curry leaves, tamarind, coriander, ginger, garlic, chili pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin, nutmeg, coconut and rose water. It also provides various non-vegetarian scrumptious food items prepared from mutton, chicken and many

Paneer Kalia

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 01:26:00 -0800

Where the spicy 'Macher kalia' tempts the people of non-vegetarian diet a lot, 'Paneer kalia', a mouth watering Bengali cuisine satisfies the tasting buds of vegetarian people. Paneer Kalia is a wonderful curry which will surely bring variations into your daily meal. The sumptuous cuisine was first the innovative recipe of Bengali households and now with each passing day, it has gained

Puran Poli

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:56:00 -0700

Puran Poli or Puranachi Poli is a special sweet dish, which is generally associated with Maharashtrian festivals and religious ceremonies. The dish is also prepared in southern India, but with different nomenclature: Holige in Karnataka and Bobbattu in Andhra Pradesh.It looks similar to a chapati but the main soul of the dish is its stuffing which is a merger of spicy ingredients. The dish tastes

Gajar Ka Halwa

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0700

Come freezy winds of December and the fragrance of pure ghee dominated Gajar ka Halwa just fills our mind with the dark red images of the sweet savoring and tempts our mouth to just fill it with the right stuff that its craving for. So, if it is not really the time of the carrots and you are still enjoying a summer vacation, then get ready with the right recipe and whet your kitchen bar to

Steamed Hilsa-a relishing Bengali Cuisine

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 03:30:00 -0700

Apart from its rich culture and art, West Bengal is also famed around the globe for its aroma of mouth watering cuisines. West Bengal is the destination for the foodies. Bengalies are true food lovers as well as very good chefs. Whenever you will visit a typical Bengali household than you will get to witness, how Bengali's are fond of their cuisines. Being a Bengali, me to is no different. Apart

Prepare Your Own Crispy Mysore Masala Dosa

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:26:00 -0700

Though Dosas, idlis and vadas are known as the signature goodies of south India, Mysore Dosa comes specially from the state of Karnataka. Mysore Dosa is unlike the plain, rava, set, onion or ragi dosas in nothing but its taste. There is just a slight variation in its preparation, that makes it so lip smacking and delicious, than the otherwise regular Dosas. By the way, anyone who thinks that he

MUMBAIYA MASALA!

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:26:00 -0700

Let me introduce you to the den of the bollywood brigade... Mumbai. Gosh! That has been a common introduction. OK, then let me introduce you to the financial capital of India, where millions of bucks are made and millions lost in a jiffy. Naah...that sounds cliche. So hear this, welcome to the the land of delicious vada paos and mouth watering bhel puri. Ab aya na mazaa? :)Hotels would be ok,

SARSON KA SAAG

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:52:00 -0700

Ingredients: • 1 kg Mustard Green (sarson finely chopped)• 1/4 kg Spinach Finely chopped• 1 cup Water• 2 Red chilies• 4 Garlic cloves (minced)• 2 cm piece Ginger (minced)• 2 tbsp Gram flour• 1 tbsp Butter• 2 Green chilies (minced)• Ghee• Salt to tasteHow to make Sarson Ka Sag:• Boil sarson and spinach in 1 cup of water until cooked.• Drain excess water and mash the vegetables. Keep aside.• Heat

How to Make Dhokhla?

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:56:00 -0700

Dhokla is a very popular Gujarati dish. It is very easy to prepare. Here is Dhokla recipe.Ingredients: * 1 cup of rice * ¼ cup of black gram skinless (urad dal) * ¼ cup of yogurt * 1 ½ cup of warm water * Salt to taste * 1 one-inch piece ginger * 4 green chillies * ½ tsp of soda bi-carbonate (baking soda) * 1 tbsp of lemon juice * 2 tbsp of oil * 2 tbsp of

Cuisines of Gujarat

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:12:00 -0800

Traveling in Gujarat will make you taste some of the exotic Cuisines of Gujarat. The charming state of Gujarat has equally delicious platter of savories. The influence of Hinduism and Jainism has resulted in Gujarati Cuisine being mainly vegetarian. The state is traditional and so is its food. As Gujaratis love to eat and treat, the delicacies of Gujarat have a special quality of preparation.

Cuisine of Andhra Pradesh

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Fri, 5 Dec 2008 02:34:00 -0800

Andhra Pradesh is a land where many dynasties have ruled leaving their ineffaceable mark on the cultural heritage of Andhra. A significant impact of Mughals is evident in Cuisine of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra cuisine is identified with the cultural influences on the state. Andhra Pradesh Cuisine is a sovereign heritage of 'Nizams', a fusion of Mughal and Persian culture. Tourists and locals both

Indian Street Food

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:51:00 -0800

Overs the years Indian street food has gained lot of popularity all over the world. The street food in India is the admixture of the variety of flavors that stimulate the taste buds of the tourists as well as the locals in the country. Despite the sudden burgeon of Chinese fast food joints across Indian metropolitan cities convulsing out their monotonous fares of noodles and momos and jejune

Cuisines of Rajasthan

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 04:37:00 -0800

The Royal Rajasthan is a land of Rajputs. This abode of Marwaris is rich in cultural heritage and delectable cuisines. Like cuisines of other states of India, Rajasthani Cuisine has its own exclusivity. The scantiness of water in this deserted land has never hampered the redolence of the savors of Rajasthan. The hallmark Flavors of Rajasthan are an exotic blend of onion, ginger, garlic paste,

Kashmiri Cuisine

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 23:55:00 -0700

If you always thought of Kashmir as a 'traveler's paradise', then think it over again. It is a 'cuisine paradise' as well. As an amalgamation of Afghani and Persian culture Kashmir's cuisine offers many redolent vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. Liberal use of spices, condiments and curd marks the preparation of Kashmiri Cuisine. These savors are marked by three distinguished styles of

Spices in India

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 23:54:00 -0700

The quintessence of delectable Indian cuisine cannot be conceived without the spices of India. India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices and spice products. Indian spices are raison d'tere for savoring, seasoning and amplifying redolence in haute Indian cuisines. These spices are not only to add flavor but are equally good for health. Indian cooking expertise owe to a

Cuisines of Awadh

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:55:00 -0700

Awadh known as Oudh, Oundh or Oude in the Colonial British Era, is the combination of United Provinces of Agra and Uttar Pradesh. After Independence the same region is known as Uttar Pradesh. The Capital of Awadh had been Lucknow and so is today of Uttar Pradesh. With the changing times, a lot has changed in Awadh beginning from the name to the dress. But one thing has not changed – the

Sweets of Kolkatta

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Fri, 8 Aug 2008 03:09:00 -0700

Kolkatta once the city of Britishers, today the reminder of the yesteryears. The streets. Buildings, coffee shops, book streets, government buildings, wherever you look all of them remind of the Colonial rule. But there is something which still talks about the Culture of Kolkatta – the sweets of

Delhi's Terrace Garden

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:25:00 -0700

Delhi’s Terrace Garden is an isolated garden restaurant amidst a bustling city where you can perfectly spend quality time with your family. The Terrace Garden lies in the heart of city, placed on top of lofty TDI Mall in Rajouri Garden. It is actual a terrace garden sated with seasonal and perennial plants, open spaces and shaded pavilions.Terrace Garden not a good place to sit and relax but it

Unforgettable Flavor Of Aminabad

noreply@blogger.com (xpire) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:40:00 -0700

It was a tongue rollicking journey throughout the lanes of Aminabad in Lucknow. We reached Lucknow in the morning and evening we decided to visit famous bazaars of Aminabad. We reached the Kaisarbagh chauraha(crossing road) and parked our car and walk it to the Aminabad through Nazirabad. We were told that market flavor is best savored off its pavements, we preferred to walk.The place was