The story of Indian Chinese food begins in 18th century Calcutta (now Kolkata), which the British East India Company established as the capital of colonial India. Located in the midst of a thriving trade route through which items like tea and silk were transported from China to Britain, Calcutta soon began to draw communities of…
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Vegan Samosa- Go-To Snack for All
Originally named samsa, after the pyramids in Central Asia, historical accounts also refer to it as sanbusak, sanbusaq or even sanbusaj, all deriving from the Persian word, sanbosag. In South Asia, it was introduced by the Middle Eastern chefs during the Delhi Sultanate rule, although some accounts credit traders for bringing the fare to this…
Vegetable Pizza- Everyone’s Comfort Food
From the bakers in Naples, who prepared the first dish to be known as a “pizza” in the 1600s to current time where pizza is a $30 billion per year industry, this dish sure has come a long way. “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” ― Virginia Woolf,…
Veg. Momos – The love of every Delhiite
Vegetable Momos These mouth-watering momos are surely gonna make you demand for more and more. Get ready for an explosion of flavors in every bite! Total Time: 45 mins Course: Appetizer Cuisine:East and South Asian Servings: 6 dumplings Calories: 280 Kcal Ingredients for outer cover of momos 0.43 cup all purpose flour 0.21 teaspoon oil 0.11 teaspoon salt or as required 0.86 to 1.29 tablespoon water for kneading or as required for…
Veg. Biryani – Royalty in its own
The word Biryani is derived from the Persian word Birian, which means ‘fried before cooking’ and Birinj, the Persian word for rice. There are various theories related to the origin of this scrumptious dish. Many historians believe that biryani originated from Persia and was brought to India by the Mughals. Biryani was further developed in…
Flavors of India 