Restaurant reviews, recipes, columns and food stories from across India
Kumbilappam, Chakka Kumbilappam, Theraliyappam or whatever other name it maybe known by, the Kumble Appam is a seasonal authentic dish of Kerala. Kumbil Appam literally means “cone cakes”. The cones are made with the leaves of the plant called ‘Vazhana’ or ‘Edana’ in Malayalam, and is Cinnamomum…
Mambazha Pulissery or Mambazha Kaalan, as it is known in some parts of Kerala, is a traditional dish, a favourite in every household. It’s a sweet and sour yoghurt based dish, very easy to prepare and needs very few ingredients. Traditionally, this dish is prepared using nattu manga, a special va…
Vellayappam brings back the best memories of every occasion, be it a festive gathering or a family get-together. These are traditionally made with toddy which acts as a fermenting agent. When Grandma mixes the appam batter on the previous evening, we all used to queue up to get a sip of the fresh…
One fine Saturday morning an attractive looking package lands up at my doorsteps. One peek in and I see and smell some good looking stuff. This has been sent by Suhasini Sood, niece of the veteran Gurgaon Food Freak facebook group member Rajeev Sood. Suhasini is the Chef &Owner of Sucré and disco…
Dhaba at the Claridges, New Delhi will be hosting Chef Sweety Singh who will showcase an array of authentic preparations from the rustic Punjab region using his vast experience with Punjabi cuisine from 16th May to 1st June, 2014. I am at the Dhaba for a preview to get the taste of things to come.…
Event Details AT FIRE, the contemporary Indian restaurant at the Park Hotel, Delhi, Kebab and Biryani Dawat is currently onat Rs.999 plus taxes. The event runs till 30th June’14 all days of the week both for lunch and dinner. The offerings are: 1st course – Kebabs Vegetarian Kebab Khumb matar ki…
The first thing that hits me as I enter the first floor of the one-year-old Café 88 at the Mehar Chand Market foodie hub, is the wonderful décor taking me back into the times of graceful dining, where time would stand still and food would be consumed in a lingering manner in idyllic settings. I…
Ren introduces you its Latino Sundays from 18 May, 9pm onward. Dance away to Latin american melodies till the wee hours of morning. This Sunday you will experience Best Of Latino,Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba and Rueda with DJ Raoul, unleashing the mood right for you. Gratify yourself with Bachat…
The first evidence of kababs can be traced back to the Greek island of Santorini. The word kebab is derived from the Persian word “kabap” meaning “fry”. The word was first mentioned in a Turkish script in 1377, which is the oldest known source where kebab is mentioned as a food. It is in the Indi…
As I reach Diggin café situated opposite Gargi College in the upscale locality of Anand Lok in south Delhi, the sky is overcast and threatening to rain. The café’s open-air section with benches and tables and a bounty of flora and fauna provide the perfect seating for its indoor seating which is…
There has never been a better or worse time to open a pizzeria in Mumbai. While pizzas have been growing in popularity, at least four new pizzerias have opened in the city within the last month leaving Mumbaikars spoilt for choice. Joining the fray is newly launched Francesco’s Pizzeria in Phoeni…
Pairing food with wine is not exactly rocket science, but it can be a very challenging task even for professionals. However when it is done right, like at the recently held Four Seasons wine paired dinner at the West View, ITC Maurya, it can enhance any culinary experience. This event was a part…
