It was a few years ago that I had the opportunity of meeting Haji Rais Ahmed sitting unassumingly behind the counter of his Tunday Kabab Shop in the crowded Chowk area of Lucknow. I had accompanied my father-in- law, who happened to know him. We exchanged greetings and Haji Rais came across as a humble,Continue reading “Awadhi Cuisine’s Torchbearer”
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DOUHA
Douha Abdullah Al Otaishan, is no ordinary name and the fact is that she is one of the most popular and recognisable faces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Wherever she goes , she is requested for selfies and people just want to break a word or two with her. Douha, is the first femaleContinue reading “DOUHA”
The Sumptuous Indian Menu Served @ Lord’s
India’s victory on 16th August (a day after independence day) at Lord’s will go down in the annals of cricket history as one of India’s most spectacular overseas victories. The complexion of the game traversed a complete spectrum in just one day from a rather skeptical morning to a resounding victory at the end. ItContinue reading “The Sumptuous Indian Menu Served @ Lord’s”
Indal and the bananas
My stay in Bihar for almost half a decade entailed a decent amount of travelling. It really was an important part of the process to meet the given objective. Notwithstanding the issues related to a developing infrastructure in Bihar at that time, travelling was an endearing experience particularly when the rains arrived. The greenery was richContinue reading “Indal and the bananas”
The Legend of Vada Pav
Any discussion about the mega city Mumbai can never be complete without a mention of the Vada Pav. Such has been the importance of this simple snack. We need to thank Ashok Vaidya, the founder of Vada Pav, who in the mid 60s, had set up the first Vada Pav stall outside Platform No.1 of the DadarContinue reading “The Legend of Vada Pav”
Puran Poli- The sweet flatbread
We moved to Mumbai when I had just completed my kindergarten and was getting ready for Class 1. My mother needed a domestic help, and with a few references from helping neighbours in Mahim, she got one. We brothers called her Mausi ( Maternal Aunt ). A simple lady living in the neighbourhood, Mausi was anContinue reading “Puran Poli- The sweet flatbread”