I am proud to present Kainaz Contractor, Delhi based chef, in this episode of #FoodocracyForHer. In this chat you will get to hear about how Kainaz studied advertising in Mumbai and then moved into the hotel industry as she wanted to work in food. She did not find what she wanted and became a part of the editorial team of
Read moreThese iconic Parsi food labels have survived our colonial past and hipster present Navroz, the Parsi New Year coming up on 16 August, is not just about good thoughts, good words and good deeds—but also a bellyful of good food. And while dhansak, farcha and lagan nu custard might be reason enough to say jamva chalo ji (let’s go for
Read moreRECIPES / THE SENIORS KITCHEN / TRENDING The Seniors Kitchen: Salli Boti A well-loved Parsi gravy dish, Sali Boti is a popular recipe in India and other countries across Asia. It is highly nutritious and delectable. It is very easy to prepare and you can do that in the comfort of your home. Persis Mody shows us how. If you love mutton and love
Read moreMawa cake recipe: An ‘Indianised’ version of moist cake, the primary ingredient in this dessert is mawa or khoya The very idea of an Irani café reminds us of chai, bun maska, keema pav etc. If you have tried the Irani cafés in the by-lanes of Mumbai, then you surely can relate to it. With its unique flavours and aroma,
Read moreLagan nu custard is a baked custard which can be translated to ‘wedding custard’ and is an essential part of a Parsi wedding feast. Traditional lagan nu custard is also regularly eaten at Parsi homes to reminisce good times and to conjure up cheer on a weekend or mid-week as a dessert. You can make flawless Parsi custard with this
Read moreThis week my taste buds are wanting some #chicken salli #mutton dhansak and a full on Parsi Bonu. And I have one my friend’s and actress Perizaad Zorabian who is taking me to her Parsi take away kitchen – Bawa Zest. She’s teaching me how to cook one of my favourite #food Mutton Dhansak. Location – Bawa Zest, Bandra, Mumbai
Read moreA few months back two couples Ramona-Cyrus & Soma-Sanjeev decided to join hands & convert their passion for food into a business venture. Thus was born Chef’s Hat, a professional Virtual kitchen in Powai serving delectable Tandoori & Mughlai dishes & bringing them to your doorstep almost anywhere in Mumbai. Besides an elaborate menu covering almost a 100 dishes they
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