THE CHARMS OF BETEL LEAF EATING!
By Tara Narayan Most of India likes a paan or two on occasion…with and without areca nut and tobacco! But … More THE CHARMS OF BETEL LEAF EATING!
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`SABUDANA KHICHDI’ FOR SHIVRATRI… Where else but at Sapna’s `Kokum Curry’!
By Tara Narayan DON’T me ask me how I found myself one more time at Sapna Sardesai’s “Kokum Curry” down … More `SABUDANA KHICHDI’ FOR SHIVRATRI… Where else but at Sapna’s `Kokum Curry’!
A `KICHADI’ IS ALWAYS WELCOME…Comfort food of vegetarians and non-vegetarians…
By Tara Narayan THERE weren’t too many foodie book launches at the Goa Literature & Art Festival at International Center … More A `KICHADI’ IS ALWAYS WELCOME…Comfort food of vegetarians and non-vegetarians…
ANY NUMBER OF WHEAT FLOUR ROTI IN THE MARKET…Why no millet roti!
Several brands of wheat bhakri/chappati/paratha in the local stores nowadays…to make meals easy to do. Alas, all the unleavened Indian … More ANY NUMBER OF WHEAT FLOUR ROTI IN THE MARKET…Why no millet roti!
THE BITTERS OF LIFE…Do not shun them!
THE HUMBLE BITTER HERB ‘KIRATA’ IS FAMILIAR TO MOST GOANS…also called andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), widely used in traditional medicine to … More THE BITTERS OF LIFE…Do not shun them!
`HING’ FOR ZERO FOOD POISONING…also called devil’s dung!
Magnificent ferula or giant fennel plant which yields the unique flavor giver called hing or asafeotida or “devil’s dung”… used … More `HING’ FOR ZERO FOOD POISONING…also called devil’s dung!
A BETTER LOKOTSAV …
Chok-a-blok with gorgeous things for the house and hearth and a decent food court! AT THE FOOD COURT, LOKOTSAV…quite a … More A BETTER LOKOTSAV …
AT THE AQUA GOA MEGA FISH FESTIVAL
Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant inaugurated the 8th edition of Aqua Goa Mega Fish Festival 2025, organised by Directorate of … More AT THE AQUA GOA MEGA FISH FESTIVAL
WAKING UP TO A GLASS OF `INFUSED WATER’!
By Tara Narayan WHILE my three sisters scattered across the world were in Goa, recently, and staying at the lovely … More WAKING UP TO A GLASS OF `INFUSED WATER’!
THE GOOD LIFE TO PERDITION!
By Tara Narayan IT’S still the New Year and I may wish all my readers of this now over 25 … More THE GOOD LIFE TO PERDITION!