All posts tagged: Kebabs

Lucknow Diaries: In Search of the Best Kebabs

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 …

Ramadan Kareem: A Culinary walk through Bohri Mohalla

Ramadan Kareem to those who observe this holy month of fasting.   My recent blog feed has some fabulous  posts that were a visual delight as many  fellow bloggers have been posting for Ramadan.Some focussing on various street eats,special hotel buffets and tents while others cooking up a storm in their kitchens.One such post on Facebook brought back recollections of a fantastic experience from last year. Mumbai has an eclectic and vibrant neighbourhood that comes alive around Ramadan every year. These  by-lanes  of Mohammad Ali Road,Bhendi bazaar and Bohri Mohalla are  abuzz with food vendors and street stalls.This is perhaps one of Mumbai’s oldest and significantly iconic neighbourhood’s that reverberates fervent activity at sundown and can quite rightly  be named the old Muslim quarter.Wandering down these lanes can turn into a delightful experience for the senses as one revels in the array of street food  and small eateries that serve up some finger licking good food.