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More food writing from chef Zubin D’Souza

More food writing from chef Zubin D’Souza

Amazing Goa…amazing India I have so many stories to share. I have been up North to the great lands of the Punjab to celebrate Baisakhi and then travelled West to the absolutely breathtaking and hedonistic beaches of Goa. More on the Baisakhi celebrations later but first I want to speak about the fantastic time...
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Sindhis, Ulhasnagar, Dal-Pakwan, Sai-Bhaji, sweet mango and almond murabba –

Indian food writing: photograph of a chaat shop chef taken by David Boyk

Goan chef and food writer Zubin begins a series of Indian food articles for us with a description of Sindhi food, lentil dal, an extraordinary chutney called murabba, and the streetfood known as ‘chaat.’ (photograph of the Mumbai chaat seller courtesy of David Boyk) Over the weekend, I managed to sneak out of Mumbai...
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Indian chai, chai, chai: A homage to the fuel on which the nation runs…

delicious Indian chai: taken by Dancing Elephant Studio at flickr and drunk by billions

No one can really call themselves an Indiaphile without loving chai, the fuel on which the nation runs. Best drunk in the early morning from roadside stalls, piping hot from a cracked glass or pot. There’s some mysterious alchemy in the way the tea, milk, sugar and spices intermingle, becoming more than the sum...
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It’s not easy but we’ve chosen our 5 best Indian restaurants in London

Indian food: Zaika

The search is on for the best Indian food in the world. theindiaphile takes these matters pretty seriously, so we’d like to hear about it if there is somewhere you think we’ve missed. Over the next months, we’re going to trawl the world’s great cities for a taste of the best Indian food outside...
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The legendary Indian environmental activist Dr Vandana Shiva

Indian environmental activist Dr Vandana Shiva

“The primary threat to nature and people today comes from centralising and monopolising power and control. Not until diversity is made the logic of production will there be a chance for sustainability, justice and peace. Cultivating and conserving diversity is no luxury in our times: it is a survival imperative.” – Vandana Shiva This...
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Travel tips: The 5 Best Places To Eat in North Goa, India

Indian travel: The entrance to Ku, Goa

(1) Ku – One of Goa’s most magical and exclusive restaurants, this Zen like retreat blends Indian, Indonesian and Japanese themes in an eclectic mix. There’s just one door, no windows and paddy fields all around. Try a Tom Yum soup, a Mecchoui of lamb, or a Chao tom sugarcane with prawns. Book on:...
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A comprehensive list of Indian food blogs

If you’re interested in Indian food, this incredible list will give you some places to start. Click here to check out Mahanandi’s food blog list. Share: Incoming search terms:indian food blogs listmahanandi food blogindian food blog listindian food blogsindia food blogindian food blog mahanandiLIST OF INDIAN FOOD BLOG SITESlist of indian food blogsindia food...
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