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The Heart Of Goan Cuisine: A Culinary Journey Through Goa’s Local Ingredients

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“Food Is Everything We Are… It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from the get -go”- Anthony Bourdain Locally available ingredients most often contribute largely to the essence of regional cuisine. Of course the cuisine is further enhanced by cooking techniques, traditions, cultural nuances and flavor combinations , all contributing to the uniqueness of the dishes from the region. In every sense then it could mean , that Culture and Cuisine go hand in hand. To understand a city or a region one then has to know it’s food, local ingredients and what inspires the cuisine. The region in question is Goa, easily the sunshine state of India and perhaps popular with tourists and locals alike being a beach dotted paradise that promises a laid back lifestyle, fun and frolic. That said the cuisine is best described as an influence of several cultures including Portuguese,African, Arab and Brazilian. The predominant one being Portuguese. Goan staples consist of rice, coconut, …

Lucknow Diaries: In Search of the Best Kebabs

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The Next Best Thing To Eating Food Is Talking About It….Or Perhaps Writing About It. Lucknow is perhaps rightly been termed as the “Culinary Capital” of Uttar Pradesh.Embarking on a trip through the streets of this city is a gastronomic adventure to the senses. The bustling lanes are steeped in rich cultural heritage intricately woven with its culinary legacy making it a fascinating journey for food enthusiasts. Our travels within India have been a delightful experience indeed.Having lived out of the country for over two decades now, exploring new cities, their cultural influences and food nuances are a great way to immerse oneself in traditions and connecting to one’s roots. My husband and I,are quite the  incorrigible foodies, frequently on the hunt for the best eating experiences from street food to fine dining and anything else that fits in between. I may have said this before, “We will travel to any length of this planet, in search of good food”. A recent sojourn took us to Lucknow, quite aptly referred to as the “City Of …

Oh For The Love Of- Chicken Tikka Masala

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Food Blogger, Home chef, Mother, Culinary workshop co coordinator and so on…Yes that’s probably the many hats I wear. And not that I’m complaining one bit. I love what I do. There is no greater joy for me than to experiment in the kitchen and unleash some of my culinary creativity. Now whilst I try and use fresh ingredients as often as I can, there are always some form of left overs that can turn into a delightful and appetizing meals. And that’s what this one’s all about. I have this easy peasy one here that I put together with some left over grilled chicken. My husband braved the heat last night and managed to fire up the grill and made us some lovely boneless Chicken Tikkas .He grilled an extra batch, that I knew would come handy for a curry of some sorts the next day. Chicken Tikkas: Boneless marinated chicken usually grilled on a charcoal BBQ.However these cook in a hot oven just as well. Tikkas are usually marinated in yogurt and spices ( I …