Café Spice Namasté Intricate, fascinating, different, delicious and unpretentious. That should do it, though some details are in order. Café Spice in the East End has a casual, ’70s, almost hippie-ish look, with bright colors and uniformed staff. It demonstrates not only how sophisticated real “Indian” (O.K., last time with the quotes) food can be, but how fine it can
Read more… the Parsi owners, Zarine and Nozer Daroga intended Daddy’s Deli to be just that – a deli that dished out sandwiches, subs, and burgers. When they outgrew the Richmond Town property, they shifted to Koramangala, and after a brief and unsuccessful stint there, to their current location in Indiranagar. Along the way, Daddy’s Deli morphed into a full-fledged restaurant
Read moreVegan Zoroastrian club Dear Fellow Zoroastrians,The world-wide vegan movement is very much in line with some of the principles of Zoroastrianism. And if the world’s population continues to grow it will become increasingly relevant. Our daughter, Dr. Armaiti Khorshed May has been an activist for many years and has “converted” many people, including myself, to a vegan diet. When people switch
Read more“Jumjoji” is Gujarati for let’s go eat. In this case the invite is on behalf of Boman Irani, a businessman who runs a hotel management institute in Khopoli. Since south Mumbai has the largest concentration of Irani cafes, most of which close right before dinner, Irani’s intention was to start a full-fledged Parsi restaurant this side of town. He has
Read moreKeeping The Flame Small in number but big in helpings. The hearty delights of Parsi food An article that deals with Parsi food must, in all fairness, open with a statutory warning: this cuisine is injurious to the mental health of vegetarians. For very often the only herbivorous item that sneaks onto the Parsi festive table or restaurant menu is
Read moreIn the hotbed of eateries serving some of the city’s best piping hot dosas, sambars and tasty chutney that is Matunga, lies an equally popular if unlikely restaurant — an Irani one. What is it about Koolar & Co, run by two jolly brothers, that helps it hold its own against the might of rasam? Find out – Click Here Koolar
Read moreParsi Prawns by Chef Zakir VIEW ON http://www.zaiqa.com/recipe/13200/parsi-prawns-by-chef-zakir Courtesy : Jehangir Bisney
Read moreParsee love their vegetables on eggs. (Eeda) Taamota (Tomatoes) per eeda, Bhenda (ladies fingers) per eeda, Pepeta (potato) per Eenda, Bhaji (spinach) per eeda, Saali (Crispy potato straws) per eeda, Wafer(potato wafers) per eenda…you name it and the list goes on!! This is a great lunch time meal or a side dish. Serve hot with crust bread or warm rotlis
Read moreCUISINE for a CAUSE is a unique cookbook that includes recipes of two kinds – the traditional gastronomic variety, and the ones that make up the philanthropic success stories that Parsis are equally renowned for. In all, the book profiles 37 organisations which Parsis have founded, head, or are part of. From noted dancers Shiamak Davar and Astad Deboo, to
Read moreHighly recommended book………………. A NEW WAY TO EAT A new way to eat, is a book written by Dr. Tusna D. Park. It contains information related to Health and Diet, especially for Indians. Visit http://www.tusnapark.com FOR A LIMITED PERIOD, THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE AS A FREE DOWNLOAD. PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE AND DOWNLOAD IT FREE !! Courtesy : Jehangir
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