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Gatte Ki Sabji - A Delicious Rajasthani Curry

Gatte ki Sabji is one of the yummylicious Rajasthani curry. If you have visited Rajasthan and didn?t taste Gatte ki sabji then I must say that trip to Rajasthan was a complete waste. Gatte ki sabji is one of the must eat delicacies when in Rajasthan. The ?Gatte? are the Gram flour dumplings which are put in the thick curd based gravy. ? The taste is just out of the world, a little on the spicy side but is yumm. The dish actually originated in the desert areas of Rajasthan as there are very less green vegetables. The scarcity of green or any other vegetable resulted in the creation o...

Goan Cuisine : The Best of Goan Sweets and Desserts

Goan cuisine is a wonderful mix of various cultures and is a blend of varied influences. The cooking techniques, style and recipes is a perfect mixture of Christian, Hindu and Portuguese community. It is because of this cultural mix that has gifted Goa the culinary wonders and some great delightful dishes. The ever popular cuisine includes pork vindaloo, Fish Recheado, Fish curry, Prawn Balch?o, Sorpotel, Chouricos, Chicken Cafreal, Chicken Xacuti and some of the delicious sweet dishes like Dodol, Bebinca etc. ? Below is the list of the Best Goan Sweet Dishes:

Common Mutton Recipes found in the Indian Menus

We have heard a lot about chicken as the most favorite non-veg food item all over the world. But, there are a few people who always prefer mutton over chicken. The taste is lot more different and nothing else can satisfy the taste buds of a mutton lover. Most of the mutton recipes of India came into existence during the Moughal rule. The mughlai cuisine consists of majorly the mutton dishes in their non-vegetarian category. The Mughlai style of cooking was earlier meant for the rich people of the society. The use of expensive spices and dry fruits was considered as the symbol of prosperity ...

The 6 Maharashtrian Delicacies not to Miss

Maharashtrian cuisine doesn?t only mean Pithala-Bhakri, Zunka-Bhakar, Wada-Pav, Misal Pav and the odd Usal. It goes well beyond that. There are various delicious delicacies that are worth a mention in this post. One of Indian cuisine?s healthier options, a Maharashtrian thali can be a diet-crazy person?s delight. Once you are in Maharashtra you ought to taste these wonderful dishes. ?

Some Facts about Indian Music and Indian Musicians

India has got one of the oldest musical traditions and heritages in the world. One can finds its origin in the Vedas(ancient scripts). Known as 'sangeet' in India, the nation's music has got a unique and varied style as compared to other music forms in the world. In the earlier days, when Indian music was just coming of age, the music was devotional in nature. It was restricted only to temples and used for ritualistic purposes. It is said that the sound that pervades the whole universe, i.e. Nadabrahma, itself represents the divinity.Over the period of time each folk form has evolved in a ...

Delhi has something to lure every Shopper

If you are a shopaholic like me and have been thinking about shopping in Delhi, you are at right place. In this article we?ll be talking about the famous places Of Delhi where you can satisfy your hunger for shopping. Delhi being the capital of India has art and craft showrooms to showcase the artifacts from all over India. There are various crafts and museums that showcase the handicraft of India. For example Emporia at Baba Khadag Singh Marg and Crafts museum on Mathura road.

Sherwani - The Indian Groom's Wedding Attire

Sherwani is the most traditional of Indian garments. It is a close fitting jacket of knee length or longer with a Nehru collar with tight fitting churidar trousers. Sherwani look stunning and are perfect attire for the wedding and also the reception. ? When it comes to an Indian wedding, sherwanis counts amongst the most popular dressing options for the groom. A traditional attire of Indian men, it was initially worn only by the males in Uttar Pradesh, along with the city of Hyderabad. However, with the passing time, sherwani came to be the ultimate wedding attire, wooing grooms in almost...