Parathewali Gali – literally means – a narrow lane where they have Parathas! And that is just what it is – a narrow alley where there are a few shops that are known to have some very famous parathas. So going into the history, Parathewali Gali is in the heart of Chandini Chowk, the oldest and the busiest markets in India. The “parathewala” shops have been around for five or six generations and what is…
"Parathewali Gali, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi) – Street Foods Of India"Month: June 2008
We are big fans of soups and if it serves up a full complete meal – what better? Thukpa, is a Noodle Soup with it’s roots from Tibet and digging deeper, it’s said to have come there from China. It is now had as a staple in Bhutan, Nepal and very popular in the North-Eastern States of India as well, with little and subtle variations depending on regions and availability of ingredients and variation of…
"Thukpa – Noodle Soup from Tibet"
Paan is sold in small corner-stores as well as some fancy shops all of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and neighboring countries. The “Paan-walas” stuff lots of different things into a pan and it is enjoyed as a mouth freshener as well has some digestive properties to it as well. There are a lot of flavors of Paan – the most common being the “Meetha Paan” ( my favorite and that’s I ordered), Sada Paan (Plain Paan…
"King of Street Food – Paan (Betel Leaf)!"
The wonderful flavors of China have made it into the hearts a many world-wide, especially Indian food and Indian hearts. The crispness of the vegetables, along with the spice and the tender and juicy Chicken, has made this a winner in our books. What we also love about this dish is that its easy, colorful and wins hearts every time we make it. It has the look of a restaurant style dish but made at…
"Chilli Chicken Recipe"
Lohri is celebrated with a bonfire and singing and dancing. It is to mark the beginning of harvest and the shortest day of the year…here is a quick look into Lohri celebrations in India. The same day, in different parts of India, there are festivities – Pongal, Sankranti. Here you will see the bonfire and the Bhangra (dance). Enjoy!
"Glimpse at the Lohri Festivities in India"