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…
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A Local’s Guide to the Best Food in Indore [Exclusive Video]
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…
Easy Zesty Indian Dry Mutton Fry Recipe (Video)
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…
The Irani Cafe, Pune Review
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…
The Best Restaurant in India: Britannia & Co. Mumbai
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…
Britannia & Co’s Parsi Sali Chicken Recipe (Tried & Tested!)
If you didn’t know, I crowned Britannia & Co. the best restaurant in India. After you eat there, if you’re like me, you’ll be craving to make Sali Chicken at home too. Thanks to CNN’s interview with Britannia’s owner Boman Kohinoor,…
An Inside Look at a Muslim Wedding in India [Exclusive Video]
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While in Hyderabad, I went behind the scenes at my friend’s wedding to give you an inside look at a Muslim wedding. Experience the marriage contract ceremony, after party, and watch the cooks in action backstage as they prepare a…
How to Make Masala Chai like a Real Chaiwala
If you want to make masala chai exactly how a Chaiwala does on the streets of New Delhi then there’s quite a big difference to my simple Simple Masala Chai (Indian Milk Tea) Recipe. I prefer the simple recipe because it…
Where to Eat in Unappetising Paharganj, Delhi
The best way to describe Pahargunj is “hell on earth.” Along with the rest of Old Delhi, it’s the worst place you can possibly stay in India. It features drug addicts shooting up on the side of the road, prostitution,…
Where to Find Haleem in Hyderabad All Year Round
Whenever I go to Hyderabad, there are two things I must eat: Biryani and Haleem. Good Biryani is easy enough to get around India. But Haleem isn’t it. Haleem is a dish mainly served in cities with large Muslim populations,…