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Barbecue isn't an Indian dish. But we've made it our own!

June 08, 2018

There is always that one friend who orders barbecue every time you’ll order in or go out to eat. Their love for barbecue has mesmerized you and you have to admit you’re secretly in love with barbecue too, and secretly snack on a piece even when you're dieting. Non vegetarians do not hesitate to dig in when a big plate of chicken barbecue is served with garlic mayo dip and tender, fresh kuboos, even if they haven't ordered it. The plate is usually empty in a matter of minutes and then everyone moves on to their main courses. The global craze for barbecue all started out when the Spanish first arrived in the Caribbean. They had the habit of slow-cooking meat over a wooden platform and they called it barbocoa . In the 19th century, this technique became well established in South America because of the large population of pigs. Pork meat was soon the primary meat used in all barbecues. Soon, cornbread emerged as the chosen side dish for barbecue meals. Thi

The best Iftar dishes for Ramadan

May 18, 2018

The most holy month is here! After a fast we should ensure we are well satisfied to carry out our duties and responsibilities by eating a gratifying Iftar meal. Here are some of the best Iftar dishes you could try your hand at. 1. Chicken Shammi Kebab Chow down on juicy chicken pieces that are minced and mixed with channa dal, along with a host of aromatic masalas. 2. Kabuli Pulao This is a classic preparation of rice that is cooking along with chunk chickpeas. 3. Faalsa Sherbet A soothing drink that will refresh and rejuvenate your senses. 4. Shahi Tukda This is the star dessert of most Iftar menus. 5. Dum Biryani Marinate pieces of meat are cooked with enigmatic masalas. The meat is then layered with basmatic rice on cooked on dum. 6. Haleem A slow-cooked dish that consists of mutton or another meat along with lentils, what and spices. 7. Vegetable Pakoras For the vegetarian craving a satisfying snack, this would be perfect! 8. D

5 reasons why Indian Food is the healthiest in the world!

April 16, 2018

What sets Indian food apart from the rest? Indian food is yummy, but it's also wholesome and healthy! A lot of people think Indian food is just crowded with spices, trans fats and topped off with heavy indigestion. On the contrary, traditional Indian food involves balanced ingredients and from scratch methods that avoid preservatives. 1. Options, options, options .... While there are plenty of ways to get healthy, the Indian food spread includes a wide array of fresh veggies, fruits and meat that can be cooked in a multitude of ways that can ensure they retain their nutrients and fresh punch. A lot of the methods used in Indian cooking allows you to enjoy the healthy benefits of a particular dish. 2. Avoids preservatives! We know preservatives are cancerous and yet, we encourage ourselves to take a go at these harmful substances on a regular basis. Traditional Indian food however, uses only organic ingredients. Turmeric and other ingredients can be ground from scrat

Prawns - Yummy but also healthy!

April 03, 2018

Today, we're talking prawns! Prawns are a source of protein and they're low fat! Around 8 prawns contain 101 calories and over 19 grams of protein, but only 1.4 grams of fat! Prawns also contain calcium, potassium, phosphorus, Vitamin A and Vitamin E. We'll talk more about fat content because we know, secretly that's what everyone cares about the most when talking nutrition. Prawns have unsaturated fat and this helps improve the cholesterol levels in the blood. It's is better than consuming saturated or trans fats. Prawns have essential fatty acids in them that your body doesn't normally produce. One such acid is the Omega 3 fatty acid. This acid helps to reduce inflammation, the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis and improves brain function. Let's talk about protein in prawns Now, prawns do have a VERY high cholesterol content but they still remain a healthy alternative source of protein. You can replace proteins

Choosing the perfect restaurant for date night!

July 19, 2017

When it comes to our significant other, or a crush that we're taking out on a first date, we're extra cautious about where we decide to spend time together with them. You want to avoid embarrassment, sky rocketing prices, unhygienic locations and unfriendly staff. Here are some of the things to focus on while picking the right place for date night. 1. Look for a place that suits both your dietary restrictions. Is he/she allergic to anything? Is your s/o a vegetarian/vegan? It's always better to ask what their food preferences are before making a reservation. 2. Check Prices online or call in Don't go to a super fancy restaurant if there's a hole in your wallet. It's best to stick to something simple and quaint with a modest ambience. Nobody likes a show off that has nothing to show for. Play it safe! Try not to feel pressured into taking them to a location that'll make your credit card balance go into the n

You DON'T love shawarma! You don't even know shawarma!

July 16, 2017

You claim that you're in love with this arabic fast food. But you don't even know anything about it. Stop breaking shawarma's heart. It doesn't buy into all this ' love at first bite ' nonsense. If you want shawarma to love you back, truly get to know it. Doner Kebab is a levantine meat preparation. But you don't know what ANY of that means either... Invented in the 18th or 19th century, doner kebab means “rotating grilled meat.” When it was introduced to Greece, the locals named it “gyros,” the Greek word for “turn.” Likewise, when it spread through the Middle East, it was called “shawarma,” an Arabic word for “turning.” Of course, if you’ve ever seen the meat gloriously spinning on a rotisserie, you understand why these names stuck. There are a few varieties of Shawarma formulas that have gotten to be prevalent everywhere throughout the world, particularly all over Arab, the Caucasus and Europe. In the Eastern Mediterranean locale, Shawarma is

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