A few days ago, a WhatsApp forward message said, “You can’t make everyone happy. You are not an Aloo Parantha”. Brings smile but it also means that by and large it is felt that Aloo Parantha is generally loved by everyone. I was reminded of this while having a quick dinner at Shiraz Golden Restaurant recently in Kolkata. Here, Aloo and Parantha both, separately though , in their distinct avatars made me quite happy. (more…)
Magic Of Flavours
by Rajesh Tara
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I always wanted to try Naga Cuisine but somehow never got a chance. The moment you mention Naga to any North Indian, the images about the food from this North Eastern state seem to be quite weird. This actually is not the case, by and large. So, about two weeks ago, when I was in Guwahati, Sanjay Debnath suggested Naga Kitchen Restaurant in the city but with a warning that I might find it a bit bland. I insisted on Naga and yes, was surely in for a pleasant flavourful experience. (more…)
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Whenever I am traveling, I am always interested in trying out local dishes and from the eateries from where the locals eat. Early this week, I was in Guwahati, Assam for a day. As always, I tried the local food and have a couple of amazing food stories to narrate. Let’s talk of a local Breakfast first. I could never imagine that a local breakfast could be so simple yet refreshing and flavourful. The only difference is that it was served in a 5-Star but by a local in a traditional style. Quite interesting, no? (more…)
Magic Of Flavours 