India Travel Notes

By Abhishek Agarwal

Indian cuisine is renowned the world over for its unusual spices and preference for an eclectic range of vegetables. Hence, it is not at all hard or complicated for individuals to cook up Indian vegetarian dishes. The recipes listed below fall into distinct food groups.

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Different types of breads are used in Indian vegetarian dishes. Individuals can prepare an unbelievable gamut of recipes such as, flat bread stuffed with potatoes, fried potato dumplings, chapatti made of brown sugar, chapattis made of whole wheat, clarified butter, flat breads of cornmeal, fried flat breads with seasoned corn stuffing, sour pancakes, seasoned pancakes and flat breads made of whole wheat with grated seasoned radishes. Also included are fried puffed flat breads made of whole wheat, Oriental salad made of napa cabbage and noodles, fried potatoes stuffed dough pockets, seasoned whole wheat with chickpea rounds, fried leavened flat breads made of white flour, yogurt and spinach seasoned salad and sweet chapatti.
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By: JASSI

ADVENTURE TRAVELING -PART-III (RAJASTHAN)

Horse Safaris, Rajasthan

Amid the havelis of Shekhawati, the fort at Nawalgarh is the base for Shekhawati Brigade Horse Safaris. A well-oiled operation brings you the best of riding experiences: 22 Marwari, Kathiawadi and Sindhi horses can take you cross-country in unspoilt terrain. A team of one outrider, an ex-army cooks, a camp in charge, and folk musicians escort you through semi-desert terrain, forests,

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salt lakes, marshes and flat grasslands. Camp is a luxurious affair, though you must bring your own chaps, helmet and boots. Confident riders best enjoy this holiday, though there’s no bar against beginners; you’ll cover 25-40 km a day. In November, you can join the Pushkar Fair Horse Safari (3-17 November, 8N/9D).

Pushkar Resort

And you thought it would be all sand. Try15 acres of green, 40 luxury airconditioned cottages with private sit-outs (single $50, double $60), restaurant, conference facility, golf driving range, swimming pool, a royal Kafila safari, telescopic star gazing, ayurvedic massages, sand volleyball, traditional Rajasthani performances… you can visit Pushkar’s sites of interest and crafts-shop till you drop. If you can make it in time for the Pushkar camel fair (November 16-19 this year) it’s well worth it. GETTING THERE from Delhi takes the NH-8 (400km, 7hrs) to Ajmer or the Shatabdi (Ajmer station is 11 km from the resort). You can also fly to Jaipur (130km/ 2.5hrs away) and drive down from there. Just ask for Motisar Road, Pushkar.
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We are starting a new series and a new way of discovering the beauty of India – through images and colour.

And our first selection is Offerings at the Mosque through the eyes and lense of Trey Ratcliff



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By Kamal Kaushal

Garam masala is more like a collection of some of the major spices like cinnamon, cumin, fenugreek seeds, garlic, ginger powder and other spices. The range of each individual spice in this combination depends on the way that it was prepared. The preparation of this masala varies as widely as its fame; each and every person has their own receipe for this masala. The garam masala is often used in the preparation of snacks,dals,gravies and other dishes, thus giving it that unique flavor that blends well with the food.

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The dishes that use garam masala in their recipe are so many that it is not possible to list them all. Nevertheless, I have listed below, some of the dishes that use the garam masala to make them stand out. This masala gives that special flavor to each and every dish on the list and to hundreds more that have not been listed above. That should give you an idea of the range and depth of this unique masala.
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By: Rakesh Raushan

While the vivacious events like the Pushkar Camel Fair and Desert Festival of Jaisalmer offer you a traditional Rajasthan experience, the royal monuments like the Jal Mahal and the Hawa Mahal take you back in a bygone era. So, visit the desert land of Rajasthan for experiencing a vacation of lifetime on your own. Visit with Rajasthan Tour Package to explore its charming cities like the Pink city – Jaipur, City of lakes – Udaipur, Sun City – Jaisalmer, Golden city Jaisalmer, Bikaner and many other enchanting cities. Commonly referred to as the ‘land of kings’, Rajasthan boasts of plethora of attractions such as imposing forts and monuments, rich and varied wildlife, colourful fairs and festivals and much more. If you are actually looking for a awesome vacation, then Rajasthan Tour Package ends your search. Enjoy an exciting ride on Camel’s back or go for camping in Sam Sand Dunes or spot wildlife in their natural habitat by Elephant or Jeep Safaris. Rajasthan, a land of vibrant colours is known for its rich and varied culture. Even today, Rajasthan keep its rich cultural heritage in music, arts, crafts, clothes and various other forms.

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Rajasthan Tour Package covers the places of interest of Rajasthan in a short circuit is not a simple work. For your ease and final holidaying skill, Rajasthan tour package telling you some best tours for Rajasthan.
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