Celebrating Passion for Food
Dear readers, for me, there could never be a sight more gratifying than a perfectly puffed Bhaturas. I would go so far and borrow a word from the urban dictionary (don’t go looking for this word in your pocket dictionary)- foodgasmic. Yes, that’s how I feel every time I order that plate of Chole Bhatura and when its brought to my table by the server.
…
Vada Pav is a quintessential Mumbaiya savory snack that transcends the barriers of caste, creed, religion, financial status and is relished by millions of Mumbaikars on a daily basis. Vada Pav is an emotion, a feeling that is hard to put forth in few words and can only be experienced.
…
Mumbai Bhel Puri is an Indian savory snack and Chaat made from puffed rice, vegetables like potatoes, onions and tomatoes and spiced up with different Chaat ki Chutneys . It can be hailed as an iconic dish that has been served as the Mumbai street food for decades now and has suffered no decline in its popularity.
…
Panchmeva Paag is an authentic and traditional preparation that is prepared in some pockets of Uttar Pradesh (Agra/Vrindavan) on the occasion of Janmashtami and is specially offered to Lord Krishna who is known by several names like Shyam, Mohan, Banke Bihari, Bansidhar and my favorite name- Ladoo Gopal.
…
Spring Dosa or Schezwan Dosa is an interesting fusion dish apparently invented and definitely served in the street foods of Mumbai.
…
I grew up in the era of 90s in a middle- class family and dining out was an luxury for a family like ours. It was restricted to being an annual or biannual occasion that had a significance akin to any festivities celebrated in the family. The celebratory mood was palpable on such days.
…
Chilli Idli fry is an interesting Indo-Chinese dish made with Idlis– a popular South Indian snack served with Chutney and Sambar and is one of most popular breakfast choices for most of the Indians. Cubed and fried Idlis are tossed with Chinese sauces and served hot, is an equally popular choice for snack.
…
Chicken Lollipop is a deep fried Indo-Chinese starter made of marinated and batter-fried Chicken Winglets, that are frenched- cut and expose along the length of bone of chicken wings. The flesh is pushed to one end of the bone and this gives it resemblance of a lollipop.
…
Hara Masala Chicken Biryani is an interesting yet insanely delicious variety of Chicken Biryani and has been my new favorite in recent past.
…
