Due to its widespread use in the food industry, guar gum, a popular food additive, is particularly valued in vegan and plant-based recipes. However, a question that needs to be addressed is whether or not guar gum is suitable for a vegan diet. To fully grasp the significance of this element within vegan cuisine, let’s … Read more
On our recent visit to Bhavnagar, we finally had the famous ‘gola’ or the dish-gola as the locals say. Ice-gola is available all across the country, so what is it here that makes this dish-gola, so special??? Is it the “Delicious Toppings” or the“Rustic flavor of love” Difficult to have it just once and decide … Read more
“Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudhachya Varshi Laukar ya” (O lord Ganesha, come again early next year) Hello everyone..Yes the fervour has died down.. all the offerings auctioned to help the charities.. We would still like you to have a glimpse of few of aamchi Mumbaicha favorite Ganpati Pandals We were fortunate to visit Lalbaugcha Raja,Mumbai cha Raja … Read more
Australia is blessed with its share of natural beauty and a beautiful coastline.Though Sydney is always the top runner with its share of beautiful beaches, Melbourne is quieter and perfect destination for both the laid back and the surfing crowd.As spring comes by and summer beckons, its now time for the sun and sand 🙂 … Read more
We bid adieu to the Golden City of Amritsar with some shopping and some sightseeing. One of the well known temples in Amritsar, is the Durgiana Temple,on the Railway station road. The Durgiana Temple, also known as the Durgiana Mandir, is a Hindu shrine located in the city of Amritsar, India. The temple is considered … Read more
Our stop at the gorgeous Malpe Beach is full of surprises peaceful and calm beach has a visitor The only cat i ever saw with 2 different colored eyes.We were left wondering..Magic of God’s pallette We then head to Mangalore the Ice-cream town, to visit the famous St. Aloysius Church. Built by Jesuit Missionaies in 1880.Its … Read more
“Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together!” – Mark Twain Ever wonder,what did it took Mark Twain to write this ? Well, not unless you have been to Benaras/Kashi/Varanasi. The welcome that you get @ d main railway station … Read more
As we move ahead after paying our obeisance to Lord Krishna we head to the best local eatery of Udupi.. Located on the Car street in the same square of the temple.. “Mitra Samaj” The restraurant and the sweet shop are located on the same street. We ended up eating all the meals of the … Read more
Temple town of Jagannath Puri & Konark is an ode to the magnificient history of Indian culture. The temple being of the holiest Hindu Char Dham (four divine sites) sites, Remaining 3 being Rameswaram, Badrinath, & Dwarka.Also the place where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared. The Rath Yatra or Chariot festival is a tradition followed across generations at … Read more
We now share the wonderful food which Jaisalmer offers to a traveler who is on a weekend visit to this magical fort. We bring you those gems which probably you won’t find in traveler guides.These are no high end hotels but the ones which are hit with locals.The simplicity of people shows up in the … Read more
Last week(2nd week of august 2010) I got a chance to sneak in the behind the scenes at Mannubhai Sweet and Snacks shop. This is one of the most famous shops in Bhavnagar,Gujarat,India and goes by the name. Below are some of the pictures that I took of various activities being performed there. 1. Old … Read more
The importance of Indore is highlighted in various sacred texts from ages of Parmar dynasty to Holkars.It has been a major educational hub developed extensively by Devi Ahilyabai Holkar in 1800s and currently the only city to have both IIT and IIM.It is not only education that attracts people here, you can very well, call … Read more
Yay! I am currently in the most liveable city of the world MELBOURNE!! Must say its very well deserved recognition for 5 times in a row! If you are as curious as I was on ,what makes Melbourne the best city to live.. it is not just the people but the wonderful planning and administration … Read more
Spicy tangy savories.. if this is on your mind then you are undoubtedly thinking of Bikaner. Yes, run on century old strongly guarded recipes by Agarwal families, Bikaneri bhujia has captivated one and all. From the lasooni variety (Garlic and black pepper) to the mild and crispy,immensely popular across generations, aloo bhujia(potatoes), to phalhari this … Read more
Tillon ki prol Jaisalmer has its own share of secrets, best one is Gadisagar Lake or Gadsisar lake.The beautiful gateway was built by royal courtesan named Tillon in the end of 19th century and is known as Tillon Ki prol (Gate of Tillon). Lord Vishnu’s statue was installed in the year 1908 A.D.,a Krishna Temple … Read more
We walk away from the hustle and bustle of the metros into the desert towns to get you the inside story. There has been quite a stir in the ravines and no soul is untouched with the beauty and the peace it brings to one’s mind.The stories of kings and queens, of battles, of lost love … Read more
The first thing which comes to your mind when you think about the city of Hyderabad and its twin Secunderabad is the delicious biryani, kebabs and curries. We visit this paradise to food lovers in the holy month of Ramzan. The city is bustling with flavors as you watch people shopping, fasting and of course … Read more
Bhuj serves as a perfect pit stop for one of the best road trips in the country. After having tea and breakfast near the bus stand,we head to see, one of the best palaces in Indian subcontinent,the beautiful Vijay Vilas Palace situated at the shore of Mandvi.This palace was built by Maharao Shri Khengarji III.Construction was started in 1920 … Read more
We head to the western tip of India to visit the celebrations of the white Rann-yes,the mystical and exotic Rann of Kutch. Best bet to visit the Rann is on a full moon night where the whole place transforms into a beautiful white canvas filled with diamonds. You can choose to stay in Bhuj city … Read more
If you wish to have a traditional meal ,on the go, head to Bharwan da Dhaba /Brother’s Dhaba.. which serves the local cuisine for your palate. Food and the ambience are more of the typical new city restraurant, but accessibility makes up for it. Dal Makhni and Rice.. Durga Icecream is the place to be … Read more
The Great Indian Breakfast can never be complete without a Cuppa! Be it tea or coffee or Juice.. we all have something we can die for!! For me.. Its Chai!!! Any time anywhere 24hrs a day… is a time for tea!!! Along with me, there are hard core Amritsar wallas who believe in a gud … Read more
Another must try is the zeeshan biryani corner which serves great biryani.This is close to Dastarkhwan in Hazratganj,Lucknow (Above Zeeshan biryani) You can top your meal with kulfi falooda to beat the heat.This Persian dessert is v famous all over India (Above Kulfi Falooda) We then move around the Aminabad market which has various snack … Read more
Satsri Akaal! Our quest to good food would be incomplete, without a mention of local food, in the bylanes of old city of Amritsar. However we begin the journey ,with our visit to the Jallianwala Bagh.. Standing amidst the hustle bustle of the market place,quiet is a piece of our freedom ,our History. Its a … Read more
We come to the land of kebabs and biryani, often known as the heaven for non-vegetarians.. Lucknow the Mecca of Avadhi cuisine.Our first stop here is the famous biryani center which the locals swear by…Idris. Idris ki biryani(Patanala near kotwali Chowk Bazaar,Lucknow) is the mother of all biryanis..Do not go by the look of the … Read more