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Preethi Zodiac MG218 Mixer Grinder
Kitchen Appliances play an important role in our busy family lives, especially for people with culinary interests. A good kitchen appliance can save you time every day, and help you prepare your...
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Jouzi Halwa, the Hyderabadi Dessert with Turkish Influence
The Hyderabadi cuisine has a rich collection of traditional desserts ranging from sweets made from ingredients like almonds, apricot and even bottle gourd. But, one sweet dish which had come into the...
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The NH2 Trail at Marriott: Food along the Highway from Delhi to Kolkata
I am usually quite circumspect in recommending Food Festivals. My readers who are familiar with my style know that I usually pick only a few dishes which are good in a particular festival for my...
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Novotel at Lucknow: A Comfortable Stay at the Heart of the City of Nawabs
I had been planning a trip to Lucknow for quite some time. The reasons for me were twofold – revisiting the tourist attractions as well as feast on the delicious Awadhi street food, while my wife also...
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Sofiyani Biryani, the Other Biryani from Hyderabad
When we mention Hyderabadi biryani, we usually refer to the saffron-colored spicy zafrani version which is available everywhere – star hotels, restaurants as well as Irani cafes. However, there is...
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A Relaxing Staycation at Novotel, Hyderabad Airport
After a grueling work week, people adopt different ways to de-stress in the weekend. Some visit watering holes to party hard, some drive down to getaways at a distance from the city. A recent trend...
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The Special Delicacies of Makara Sankranti in Hyderabad
The festival Makara Sankranti is celebrated with pomp and fervor in most parts of the country. It is a major festival in Andhra Pradesh and well celebrated in Telangana too. As with all Indian...
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Dastarkhwan-E-Khas at Kebabs & Kurries, ITC Kakatiya
Kebabs & Kurries at ITC Kakatiya has always been my go-to place for quality Indian food. The restaurant rechristened back from K&K recently is known for its gourmet dishes, from Awadh,...
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The Divine Cuisine of the Tirupati Temple
In recent times there has been a lot of interest about the dishes offered to the deity and subsequently served as prasad in the temples. Times Passion Trails had organized a “Temple Food Trail” led by...
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Innovative Indian Cuisine at Once Upon a Time, Green Park Hotel
Once Upon a Time, the restaurant at Green Park Hotel has quite a loyal fan following in Hyderabad. The restaurant has been serving Hyderabad for more than two decades with signature offerings such as...
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Anokhi Kheer, The Unique Hyderabadi Dessert
The cuisine of the Nizami Sultanate had many variations with curious ingredients as well as culinary techniques. In some dishes, it was extremely difficult to guess the ingredients even after tasting...
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The Great Outdoors: An Unforgettable Outstation Getaway with Marriott Hyderabad
On a Saturday afternoon in Hyderabad, a motley group assembled around noon at Okra, the buffet restaurant of Marriott Hyderabad. Each of them was carrying a small bag containing an overnight change of...
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Mandi, the Yemeni Delicacy from Barkas
The Barkas area in the old city is home to many Hyderabadis whose forefathers were from Arab countries. The name of the place originated from the word “barracks”, as the area served as the barracks for...
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The Culinary flavours of Ugadi
Like few other states of southern and western India, the first day of the month of Chaitra brings the New Year in Telangana. The day is celebrated as the Ugadi festival. The word Ugadi is derived from...
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The Road To Sandakphu
Summer was about to set in at Hyderabad, and we wanted to run away to somewhere cooler for a few days. There were many places on our bucket list, but topmost was the Silk Route belt of Sikkim with...
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Random Food Rants from Darjeeling
Regular readers of my blog are aware of my recent trip to Sandakphu (Read about it here). The trip was tough but immensely enjoyable. At the end of the hectic trip, we decided to relax for a few days,...
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Gourmet Tea from Karma Kettle
Readers of my blog know that I have a deep connect with Kolkata, the city of my birth, where I had spent the first seventeen years of my life. I still visit the city quite a few times every year, and...
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Food Lovers Look Forward to the Haleem Season during Ramzan
Ramzan is the month of prayers and fasting for the devout Muslims, but the food lovers in the city look forward to a special delicacy which is best relished during this period. Haleem, the wheat and...
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Ramzan Food Map around Charminar
For a food lover, a visit to the old city is a must during the month of Ramzan especially in the evenings after the Iftar prayers. A huge number of makeshift stalls add to the permanent shops in the...
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Patthar Ka Gosht: The Hyderabadi Meat delicacy from the Nizami Era
The Hyderabadi cuisine has many popular dishes whose preparation methods are markedly different from those in other regions. Apart from haleem which comes to mind first, another dish in this category...
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