Rajendra Sharma
If you want to taste the royalty of Rajas and Maharajas or if you want to experience the rich culture and heritage of India, then pack up your bags…
By Michael Braganza
Welcome to magical land of Rajasthan, India. It is a land which is blessed with several kinds of tourisms. In whatever the region of Rajasthan you will…
Anup K Nath
Rajasthan is a vast state that stretches over 342,000 sq. km. The Aravalli Range bisects the state that runs diagonally from the northeast to the southwest. In Rajasthan…
Mar 14 2012
For those of you who love cooking and enjoy the Indian cuisine, here is our weekly pick from Show me the Curry – How to make Daal Makhani.
It is presented in a very quick and simple way – enjoy and try it at home!
Mar 12 2012
Delhi, Delhi India is a fascinating place to visit with many historical sights to see as well as several modern facilities to ensure the entire family will enjoy their stay. Delhi is the second largest metropolis in India and was established with residents from around 6th century BC, providing the area with many historical attractions from ancient monuments to medieval structures. Even though you may believe that you are stepping back into Dennis G.Jarvis time when visiting Delhi, there are many modern conveniences as well including hotels, restaurants, and shopping excursions.
When you visit Delhi, you must visit a few of the monument that call Delhi home such as the India Gate, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, and the Lotus Temple.
India Gate
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Mar 09 2012
by SILVIA BLACH
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. And in countries like India, breakfast is another opportunity to showcase their colorful and flavorful cuisine. In India, there are various breakfast meals that are favored by people and are at the same time healthy and delectable. In some regions of India, these dishes are served in other meals besides breakfast. If you want deviations from your usual morning munchies, try out some of the Indian breakfast foods listed below.
Lamb Saag and Chicken Korma photo by avlxyz
Chapati – It is unleavened flat bread made of durum wheat. The dough is flattened into a large circle, and dry cooked on a tava or hot pan. Chapati is often served with soups, lentils, chutney, and curries.
Idli – This Indian breakfast is prepared from rice and black lentils baked together to form a savory cake. The white puffed cakes are served with chutney and other spices.
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Mar 07 2012
The woolen fabric known as “cashmere” originated in the Himalayan Mountains from the Kashmiri goat and is the down-like undercoat which the goat grows from roughly mid-summer until winter. Cashmere wool, or simply cashmere, is characterized by its longevity, softness, and warmth when woven into garments as well as being a natural insulation that is not bulky. The fabric is also characterized by its increasing softness the more it is worn and has often been referred to as the “Fabric of Kings.”
Each goat will normally yield only 3 to 8 ounces of cashmere wool annually and a single-ply woman’s sweater requires roughly 10-12 ounces (or 3-4 goats) for its manufacture. At one time, the price of cashmere exceeded $200 (USD) per pound. So the rarity of the fiber is always an economic issue. Its quality is usually defined by the diameter, length, and the texture of the fiber itself, and this quality is also affected by the climate where the goats mature and the types of food and nutrients that they consume.
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Mar 05 2012
This week we present to you our video recipe pick from Show me the Curry – How to make Potatoes in a Creamy Yogurt Sauce
It is presented in a very quick and simple way, so no reason not to try it!
Mar 02 2012
Mumbai or Bombay whichever way you like to call it is a city of stardust and millions of dreams as they say. The financial capital of India, Mumbai has carved a specific place for itself on the map of the world. A conglomerate of seven islands, this city got its present name – Mumbai in 1996, earlier it was known as Bombay, the name given to it by the British. The never say die spirit and never ending energy of Mumbai has earned it an epithet of the ‘City which Never Sleeps’.
A gateway to India for the ships from the west, Mumbai truly present the people with the real picture of India. A cocktail of people from all over the country make it a mini India. Mumbai can also be reached through air, rail and road. If you are traveling by air, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the city’s connecting point with the world. This Mumbai Airport provides air network to the city of Mumbai with international as well as national destinations.
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Feb 29 2012
If you want to taste the royalty of Rajas and Maharajas or if you want to experience the rich culture and heritage of India, then pack up your bags and explore the different sites of Rajasthan. India’s tradition, culture and rich heritage resides in the heart of Rajasthan. To name a few, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Rambagh Palace Hotel, Jantar Mantar, Chittorgarh fort, famous Keoladeo Ghana National Park are the main centre of attraction. [ Photograph by Zé Eduardo ] People from every corner of India as well as foreigners come here to feel the warmth of its rich culture and heritage. The beauty of Rajasthan is indefinable. The people who visit the place once cannot resist themselves from visiting twice or may be thrice. If you had not visited the place ever, then make up your mind to visit at least once. Its exotic beauty will call you repeatedly. So, plan your trip to Rajasthan at the earliest.
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Feb 27 2012
For those of you who love cooking and enjoy the Indian cuisine, here is our weekly pick from Show me the Curry – How to make C Chutney.
It is presented in a very quick and simple way – enjoy and try it at home!
Feb 24 2012
By Andy Mehta
Uttar Pradesh (North State) was the biggest state in India. A diverse and multicultural foundation of the state offers a range of flavors and tastes in gourmet food. From Mughali dishes to authentic rustic flavor to kebabs and biryanis (rice preparation) cuisine of Uttar Pradesh is rich, invigorating and mouth-watering.
photograph by avlxyz
Indian food, especially food from Uttar Pradesh is similar to the cooking patterns of Middle East and Central Asia. Consisting of both non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes, the most significant influence on this cuisine is Mughali, referencing the cooking techniques used by people back in the days of the Mughal Empire.
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Feb 22 2012
I am firmly convinced the country of India was transplanted from another planet. You will find no other place like it on this world.
India
India is a country where you will see everything you can imagine. More importantly, everything you will see will be intense. You will not see a beggar, you will see millions of them. You will not see a beautiful beach, you will see the most beautiful beaches in the world. Places of wealth are so over the top you’ll be stunned. The shanty towns of the poor, on the other hand, will set you back on your heals.
India is the one place you can visit and come away completely enthralled and disgusted at the same time. If your idea of traveling is sitting in a posh hotel, India has such resorts but you’ll be unable to avoid the less attractive areas. If you prefer to get out and take in a culture that is completely alien to your own, you will never find a better place than India.
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