Bangalore is a melting pot of cultures and communities, with enthusiastic celebration of everything from Durga Puja and Eid to Onam and Christmas. Having explored aspects of Christmas in my previous years, with the Calcutta Christmas Cake and the Western-style Christmas dinner, this time, I decided to focus on the Christmas food of the Mangalorean…
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The Breath of the Wok
The wok is perhaps the most important kitchen equipment in Chinese cuisine. It is incredibly versatile and can be used for a myriad of applications, the most common of which has to the stir-fry. Stir-frying is almost alchemic; using high temperatures and precise techniques, the expert Chinese cook can whip up dishes in literally seconds….
Beyond Pastas and Pizzas
Italian Food 101 (Part 5) Italian food has a lot more to offer than just pastas and pizzas, and it’s time to look at some of the other classics of this amazing cuisine. We begin with the risotto, a particular favourite of our guest, before moving on to some other Italian meat dishes. Click on…
Hakka Noodles and Chilli Chicken
Ask the average Indian to list the names of cuisines and Chinese cuisine is almost always likely to be the second item in the list, just after Indian. Indeed, Chinese cuisine is a big thing in India; although what we call Chinese is very different from traditional Chinese fare. Our version of Chinese is in…
The Ottimo Odyssey (Part 2)
The tasting menu at Ottimo was an elaborate affair. In case you missed the first part, check it out here. Anyways, with the sorbet sorted and the palate cleansed, it’s time to move on. The next dish in line was a risotto of porcini mushroom and pancetta. This was definitely the lowest point of the…
The Gourmet Glutton 