This Salted Caramel Peanut Butter and Banana Kulfi is a combination of some of our favourite South India signature ingredients. South India has many types of bananas. Ground nuts or peanuts are a staple. The salted caramel? Well, the first two delicous ingredients needed a party hat! This recipe comes together with ease if have …
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There are two really interesting stops on the road from Bengaluru to Mysuru. The first is the Government Cocoon Market at Ramanagara. The second is exactly midway; Milestone 67, one of the nicest rest stops we’ve found in India. Government Cocoon Market at Ramanagara What kind of government runs a cocoon market? A government in …
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Mysore Pak (for beginners) is a favourite recipe. That’s because Mysore Pak is one of those things once tasted leaves you wanting more. We were introduced to Mysore Pak in Bengaluru. That’s not unusual. If you live in South India, there’s always a sweet shop with nearby offering a delicious version. But for the rest …
We love Bangalore Bhajias and we think we found the best place to eat them. Smack dab in North Bengaluru (at the 7th Cross Road corner of Margosa Road) is one of the busiest eateries in the city. Shri Sagar Malleshwaramand (formerly Central Tiffin Room-CTR) is small and unassuming both inside and out. But, it’s …
Let this be your Bengaluru Travel Guide. There are so many temples, gardens and savory delights, if you go, we have one piece of advice for you; get a guide. Formerly known as Bangalore, the capital city of the state of Karnataka was once known as India’s garden city. It was also known as the …
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This Ginger Honey Pomegranate Yogurt is a tribute. It’s an ode to all the beautiful yogurt dishes we’ve eaten in South India. And, we’ve eaten a lot of them. The morning buffet at our posh hotel in Hyderabad was yet another cornucopia. After travelling throughout South India, one constant was that our hosts present all …
Haleem is a popular Hyderabadi delicacy. It’s a dish of the royals with roots originating in Ancient Persia. Most of us think of Hyderabadi Dum Biryani when we think of Hyderabad’s culinary claim to fame. But, Haleem is another speciality locals crave. We tried an authentic version at Karam Podi restaurant. But, sadly, that restaurant …
We enjoyed a sublime Vegetable Biryani at The Waterfront Restaurant on heart-shaped Hussain Sagar Lake. So, we asked our guide, Srinu, for the best places to eat in Hyderabad. We knew we’d found a fellow food lover when he started talking and didn’t stop. Srini gave us his Top 10 Places to Eat in Hyderabad. …
Our first meal in Hyderabad was a late lunch of Vegetable Biryani overlooking Hussain Sagar Lake. We were dining with our guide Srinu at The Waterfront Restaurant. We ordered a side of Grilled Paneer Kebabs. The tables had bright blue linens reflecting the serenity of the lake view. The restaurant was quiet at that mid-afternoon …
The markets and stalls around Charminar, in the center of Hyderabad, inspired this recipe for Burfi with Edible Silver. Here’s the story. As you may recall, we ate our body weight in Osmania Biscuits from Nimrah Cafe and Bakery. We definitely needed a walk. But, only we went a few steps down the street before …