Goa-A Glorious and Graceful Hangover!
Goa is not just exciting and beautiful, it’s intensely addictive too. I don’t know anyone who claims to be bored of Goa, no matter how many times they have already gone. Take me, as a case study. Five visits already, and still not tired of it. Different kinds of visits. First there was the first time. The time when I managed to stay fairly sober all through the trip, observing nuances of the place, constantly watching the wallet for a few notes and what leisure could it buy me, with just one good meal in my little black dress at the Taj at Fort Aguada (that was on my birthday,...
Read MoreWe Var at Varkala!
I have always been disillusioned with the dynamics between siblings. Having been a spoilt only-child myself, it is almost difficult for me to excavate this mystery. Ever since my twins surfaced, one of my hardest challenges had been to understand and live with the fact that every time T and N pull each others’ hair out, they spell love all the way! Through the years, I have predictably grown wiser. Apart from that I have also realized that there will always be a balance of characters between the two. It will balance out and compliment each others’ personae like two open ends...
Read MoreKashmiri ‘Wazwan’ Gosht
“Wazwan” (Inspired)Kashmiri Gosht (serves 10-12 friends, we consider extended-family) Mutton-2 kilograms Onions-1 kilograms,finely chopped Whole Kashmiri Chillies(round whole chillies with a sweet skin and a hot interior) Kashmiri Mirch powder-3 tablespoons Aniseed/Fennel paste-2 tablespoons Whole fennel seeds-2 teaspoons Tomato Puree-2.5 cups Garam Masala powder-2 teaspoons Whole Fenugreek-4 teaspoons Shahi Cardamom- 6-7 numbers,lightly crushed Crushed peppercorns-3 tablespoons Yoghurt (to marinate the mutton) Salt to taste Pinch of saffron(soaked in 1/4th cup of warm milk Oil-3...
Read More‘Masterchef’ Spiced Chicken with Summer Salad
Dukka Spiced Sesame-Walnut ‘Masterchef’ Chicken with Summer Salad(Serves 2): The chicken 1kg free range chicken for grilling(thighs and legs separately) Del Monte Extra Virgin Olive oil, to drizzle 1 clove garlic, sliced 2 sprigs rosemary Dukka spice 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1/3 cup walnuts, dry roasted and minced 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon ajwain 1 teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup sesame seeds Summer salad ¼ watermelon, cut into triangular pieces ¼ muskmelon, cut into triangular pieces Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits 1 cucumber, deseeded and cut into...
Read MoreForaying into 4-Oh!
You might ask, why this is a Travel Tale. This tale has travelled a long way! It started its journey decades back, and now lies in the custody of a foodie-wife who couldn’t think of anything better to gift him! To begin with, I have a problem (still) referring to him as my ‘husband’! Okay, don’t take this the other way around..its not a sad tale I am about to start on woes of a failed marriage or a beating-husband! I have this problem, because in all the 10 years of our absolutely rocking years of togetherness, I am yet to come across countable-worthy husband-like...
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