Celebrating Passion for Food
The process of gaining insight into the civilization of a particular region or state is incomplete if the research fails to incorporate subject of Food. I believe comprehending food can help us in unraveling some secrets of particular civilization.
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Today we share a masala that originates from the coastal region of Malvan and coastal kitchens of Malvani folks. If you have salivated over the aromas and taste of Konkani recipes, then folks secret is out of the box. Let’s see how this magic blend is made.
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French lay their claim on it but inhabitants of Mahon would disagree. It must be a sensitive issue for food historians or etymologists in culinary world to which they have been seeking answers to but it’s a tough nut to crack. I think the story that both sides present, itself is quite fascinating and deserves to be told. Let me tell you the story of Mayonnaise- a delicacy or as the French would say délicatesse, without which your sandwich would never taste same.
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Spices, to define them technically, are dried seeds, fruits, root, bark or vegetable substance that is used as a flavoring, thickening, and preserving agent. If I have to define them philosophically, they are the heart and soul of Indian cooking. They have always been an integral part of Indian culture and play an important role in enhancing the richness of this ancient civilization along with our music, art, clothes. You would find mention of spices in ancient Hindu scriptures like Rigveda. Spices have been part of Indian cuisine since time immemorial. Many of these spices like pepper, cloves, cinnamon originated in India, while others like star anise, sesame, saffron were introduced later as trades were setup, new kingdoms were established, older kingdoms destroyed.
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While posting this recipe, I must make a candid admission. I have a mixed bag of feelings while sharing this recipe. I am usually very cheerful and excited as I share my recipes with you dear readers. It is the happiness of making something new in my kitchen, and excitement of unknown. I wait for the comments and feedback that my readers share on my blogs and the videos. However, with this recipe, I have a bittersweet feeling, happy for sharing a savory snack recipe with you and heartbroken over the shocking series defeat that India encountered against Bangladesh.
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