Gau Mutra (cow pee) is known as a super drink in India. On its own gau mutra has a foul acidic taste, so I thought what better to balance it out than by mixing it with sweet lassi. Introducing Karl’s Yellow Happiness Yoghurt Drink.
Photo by Joey https://flic.kr/p/7j3Drh.
Ingredients (makes 1 litre)
700ml thick cold yoghurt
200ml cold water
100ml gau mutra
4 tsp rose water
5 tbsp sugar (or use powdered sugar, it dissolves faster)
1tspcardamom powder
Method
Take a 1-litre lota (bowl), add all ingredients and stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth (Alternatively you can use a blender).
Bon appétit!
Medical Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor and I don’t recommend you drink gau mutra! Do it at your own risk.
I wasn’t aware of Indore being a foodaholic city until the moment I reached there and saw Sev-Poha-Jalebi shops all around the city. The people of Indore are known as “Indoris” and they call themselves “Khawda” – a term that means they can eat a lot and at any time of the day, as you can literally get food at any time of the day.
A Little on Indore
A city that hones pride for different food varieties, and cleanliness. It was ranked first in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Survey – 2017 for amazing waste management, and cleanliness initiatives. Recently it also topped the airport service quality ranking in Asia Pacific region.
It is the only city in India that’s home to both an IIM (established in 1996) and an IIT (2009) that makes it lively because of the young crowd being in majority. It is also the commercial, and booming IT capital of Madhya Pradesh.
56 Dukaan (Shops)
As the name suggests, it is a street consisting of 56 food shops (obviously more than that) where you will find cuisines from every part of India.
Khopra patties at Vijay Chaat house, Indore. Photo courtesy: Zomato
Vijay chaat house is one of the oldest food shops in Indore. Khopra Patties is a must eat dish there. A perfect place to start the day off if you are willing to have sev-poha, jalebi, khamand (dhokla) and samosa-kachori as your first meal.
Jalebi at Vijay Chaat, Indore. Photo courtesy: Zomato
Sev-Poha at Vijay Chaat, Indore. Photo courtesy: Zomato
Khamand at Vijay Chaat, Indore. Photo courtesy: Zomato
Johny Hot Dog
$ – Multiple branches: 56 Dukan and Navlakha – Amazing hot dogs
Egg Benjo at Johny Hot Dog, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Specializing in hot dogs or some may call it the Vada Pav of Indore, Johny Hot Dog has been serving hot dogs for decades at a very economical rate. A properly managed veg and non-veg distribution of hot dogs, even when it caters to a huge amount of people every day. Egg banjo is a must try, apart from veg hot dogs, mutton hot dogs, and egg mutton hot dogs are available.
Madhuram Sweets
$$ – 56 Dukaan – A real healthy shikanji
Shikanji at Madhuram Sweets, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Madhuram Sweets is famous for Indian sweets and Indori Namkeens. Its uniqueness lies in shikanji, which is not the usual Nimbu-Shikanji (Lemonade), but a highly nutritious drink made of dry fruits, saffron, and milk.
Live Tawa Ice Cream
$$ – 56 Dukaan – Different ice-cream
Gulaab Jaamun Icecream at Live Tawa Icecream, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
If you got to taste and experience an amazing and totally different icecream, head to this place. They explain the creating process as well. Ferrero Rocher tawa ice cream and fudge brownie tawa ice cream are good. You can also try the blend of Gulaab Jaamun and ice cream over here.
Joshi Dahi Bada House
$ – Sarafa Bazaar – Amazing process and awesome dahi bada
Dahi vada at Joshi Dahi Bada, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
This is one the best dahi bada seller in Indore. It’s not only the taste that is awesome, but also in the process of how its made. If you are looking for some an awesome dahi bada and butte ka kiss, must visit this place. You won’t be disappointed for sure.
Indore lies in the heart of Malwa region. If you are in this region, you have to try this regional food. Best Dal Baafle in town without a doubt. Quantity for one Thali is sufficient for 2 people. Thali Includes Dal Baafle, Kadhi, Rice, Aloo Sabji, Churma laddoo, Salad and Chutney.
Pishori Dhaba
$$ – Sapna Sangeeta – Delicious Non-Veg
Chicken lollipop at Pishori Dhaba, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Pishori his known for its non-vegetarian delicacies. It has gained the pride of one of the best non-vegs of the city and that too at an economical price. There are two portions. One for alcoholics and the other for non-alcoholics. You must try out the chicken lollipop, Boti Chicken, Amritsari fish, and butter chicken.
Sarafa at night
One of the most famous midnight eating streets of India that offers you a wide range of dishes. To experience Sarafa at its best, head there around 11 PM, and stay till 1.30 AM. Some of the dishes that are must to try:
$ – Chhole tikiya at Sawariya Chaat house
Chhole tikiya at Sawariya Chaat, Sarafa, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
$ – Sweet dishes – Jalebi, jaleba, maal pua and rabdi at Bhairvanand
$ – Kulfi at Agarwal Icecreams
Late night food shops
Indore is well known for 24×7 food availability. Here are some cafes that you can go into if you crave food late night.
Make my Sandwich
$ – Teleperfomance, Vijay Nagar – Sandwiches
If you are craving for food at 2 am, head straight to this place, and have Pizzawich, and Strawberry Fizz. This cafe is 24×7 up and running.
Sandwich at Make my sandwich, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Maggie at L. I. G. Square
$$ – LIG Maggie – Maggie and Pasta
If you want something at the stroke of the day at 4AM, go to LIG Maggie, at LIG Square. They have a food truck and they specialize in Maggie and Pasta. You would get to know how crazy Indoris are when it comes to food.
Cheese Maggie at LIG Maggie, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Masala Maggie at LIG Maggie, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Food truck at LIG Maggie, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Khopra patties at Vijay Chaat house, Indore. Photo courtesy: Zomato
Vijay chaat house is one of the oldest food shops in Indore. Khopra Patties is a must eat dish there. A perfect place to start the day off if you are willing to have sev-poha, jalebi, khamand (dhokla) and samosa-kachori as your first meal.
Jalebi at Vijay Chaat, Indore. Photo courtesy: Zomato
Sev-Poha at Vijay Chaat, Indore. Photo courtesy: Zomato
Khamand at Vijay Chaat, Indore. Photo courtesy: Zomato
Johny Hot Dog
$ – Multiple branches: 56 Dukan and Navlakha – Amazing hot dogs
Egg Benjo at Johny Hot Dog, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Specializing in hot dogs or some may call it the Vada Pav of Indore, Johny Hot Dog has been serving hot dogs for decades at a very economical rate. A properly managed veg and non-veg distribution of hot dogs, even when it caters to a huge amount of people every day. Egg banjo is a must try, apart from veg hot dogs, mutton hot dogs, and egg mutton hot dogs are available.
Madhuram Sweets
$$ – 56 Dukaan – A real healthy shikanji
Shikanji at Madhuram Sweets, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Madhuram Sweets is famous for Indian sweets and Indori Namkeens. Its uniqueness lies in shikanji, which is not the usual Nimbu-Shikanji (Lemonade), but a highly nutritious drink made of dry fruits, saffron, and milk.
Live Tawa Ice Cream
$$ – 56 Dukaan – Different ice-cream
Gulaab Jaamun Icecream at Live Tawa Icecream, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
If you got to taste and experience an amazing and totally different icecream, head to this place. They explain the creating process as well. Ferrero Rocher tawa ice cream and fudge brownie tawa ice cream are good. You can also try the blend of Gulaab Jaamun and ice cream over here.
Joshi Dahi Bada House
$ – Sarafa Bazaar – Amazing process and awesome dahi bada
Dahi vada at Joshi Dahi Bada, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
This is one the best dahi bada seller in Indore. It’s not only the taste that is awesome, but also in the process of how its made. If you are looking for some an awesome dahi bada and butte ka kiss, must visit this place. You won’t be disappointed for sure.
Indore lies in the heart of Malwa region. If you are in this region, you have to try this regional food. Best Dal Baafle in town without a doubt. Quantity for one Thali is sufficient for 2 people. Thali Includes Dal Baafle, Kadhi, Rice, Aloo Sabji, Churma laddoo, Salad and Chutney.
Pishori Dhaba
$$ – Sapna Sangeeta – Delicious Non-Veg
Chicken lollipop at Pishori Dhaba, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Pishori his known for its non-vegetarian delicacies. It has gained the pride of one of the best non-vegs of the city and that too at an economical price. There are two portions. One for alcoholics and the other for non-alcoholics. You must try out the chicken lollipop, Boti Chicken, Amritsari fish, and butter chicken.
Sarafa at night
One of the most famous midnight eating streets of India that offers you a wide range of dishes. To experience Sarafa at its best, head there around 11 PM, and stay till 1.30 AM. Some of the dishes that are must to try:
$ – Chhole tikiya at Sawariya Chaat house
Chhole tikiya at Sawariya Chaat, Sarafa, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
$ – Sweet dishes – Jalebi, jaleba, maal pua and rabdi at Bhairvanand
$ – Kulfi at Agarwal Icecreams
Late night food shops
Indore is well known for 24×7 food availability. Here are some cafes that you can go into if you crave food late night.
Make my Sandwich
$ – Teleperfomance, Vijay Nagar – Sandwiches
If you are craving for food at 2 am, head straight to this place, and have Pizzawich, and Strawberry Fizz. This cafe is 24×7 up and running.
Sandwich at Make my sandwich, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Maggie at L. I. G. Square
$$ – LIG Maggie – Maggie and Pasta
If you want something at the stroke of the day at 4AM, go to LIG Maggie, at LIG Square. They have a food truck and they specialize in Maggie and Pasta. You would get to know how crazy Indoris are when it comes to food.
Cheese Maggie at LIG Maggie, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Masala Maggie at LIG Maggie, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
Food truck at LIG Maggie, Indore. Pic courtesy: Zomato
I’ve made this zesty Indian dry mutton fry recipe many times now! It’s a staple at my apartment and everyone who tries it loves it. It’s healthy and goes perfectly with roti – but not so much with rice because this is a dry curry.
I initially found the recipe on YouTube, but it’s in Hindi, so I’ve translated it for you below.
I love Iranian food. When I worked in IT, my 2 Iranian colleagues and I would order from an Iranian families home delivery service once a week.
During my last week at the office, I told the guys, “We’re ordering Iranian every day this week!” That was a tasty week.
The Iranian Cafe in Pune isn’t strictly Iranian though. It’s more a Parsi Cafe (the Parsis came to India from Iran). I’m a sucker for Parsi food too because it’s very similar to Iranian but with a slight Indian twist.
The area I was staying in Pune was close to the NH7 Weekender Music Festival I was attending. Within walking distance there were very few clean places to eat though. But there were not one but two Irani Cafes. So I ended up having breakfast at both.
Chicken Kheema Gotala: spicy chicken and egg mince served with bread. Gotala means “fake” because they add an egg to the chicken mix instead of using 100% chicken.
Tea: just a good old sweet Indian Chai without the spice.
Chicken Berry Palau: I didn’t get to try this, but see my review on Britannia & Co. for the best Chicken Berry Palau in India.
Joojeh or Kubedeh Kebab: BBQ’d chicken or Mutton pieces in Persian spices and served with saffron rice. An Iranian staple.
Service is fast, the restaurants are clean with a Parsi Cafe vibe, and the food and cheap and tasty. What’s not to like?
I first stepped foot in Britannia & Co. in Mumbai’s historical and beautiful Fort area with two Parsi friends the very first time I visited India. Back then, I had no idea what Parsi food was, but I was about to find out.
Read on to find out what makes this my favourite restaurant in all of India.
The Parsi people came to India from Iran over 300 years ago. They initially settled in the little-visited, but incredibly charming, Portuguese Union Territory of Daman & Diu at the bottom of Gujarat. Hence why Parsis around India and the world still speak Gujarati.
Many continued onto Mumbai, settled there, and some started Parsi cafes. Mumbai was once buzzing with 500 Parsi cafes, but the majority have now closed due to increasing rent.
These days, Parsi food is hard to come by but has been rejuvenated recently by the very good, but not as good as Brittania & Co., SodaBottleopenerWala chain in India. If you can’t get to Mumbai, go there for a similar experience.
Parsi Trivia: The most famous Parsi outside of India is… Freddy Mercury from Queen. He studied in Mumbai, before moving to England.
When you dine at Britannia, the charismatic owner Boman Kohinoor will likely introduce himself to your table. When I first met him he was 91 years old, now, on my latest trip, he’s 96 and telling me he’s going to beat the current record holder to 150 years.
His secret? Not retiring! You’ll find him there during their opening hours (only Mon-Sat 12-4pm) telling stories to customers about his food, life, and long relationship with the Royal Family of England – photo evidence included. Chatting with him is a treat.
Parsi food is closer to Iranian food than Indian. Parsi cooking doesn’t require 10 different spices, they use more straightforward flavours but pair them with original accompaniments. Like Palau and berries, chicken curry and fried potatoes, or rose syrup, vermicelli, and sweet basil seeds.
These are three Parsi delicacies you cannot leave Britannia without devouring:
Chicken or Mutton Berry Palau: Fragrant saffron rice with a large helping of thick and sweet chicken curry in the middle, topped with dried sweet berries, fried onion, and cashews. If you’re thinking “why berries?” You just have to trust me and try it, the combination is something special.
Sali Chicken: A light meaty flavoured chicken curry topped with a ton of fried potato sticks.
Bombay Duck: It has nothing to do with duck! It’s a small local lizardfish that is crumbed then deep fried. They’re cooked bone-in, but the bones are soft and edible.
You’re going to need to take 2 friends to finish all that food.
Price wise it’s expensive for India, but for the quality, taste, and quantity you will not be disappointed. The service and the unique food will have to return every time you visit Mumbai, I guarantee it!
If you’re craving to make Sali Chicken at home, the good news is Boman Kohinoor has shared the recipe.
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