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Different Ways to Drape a Sari

SIX YARDS of sheer grace and elegance is what the sari is all about. A Sari is one of the most elegant attires a woman can adorn. It is essentially an un-stitched long piece of fabric which needs to be draped in a particular way to achieve the fully dressed effect. Draping a sari is an art. The saree is worn in in different ways in different states of India. However, the most common method is wrapping the cloth around the waist, making pleats in the front and draping the final length around the shoulder. The remaining fabric that is draped over her blouse and shoulder, falling behind her is...

The Colorful Indian Delicacies

Most of you would agree with me if I say that Cooking is an Art, and Indian cooking is something like a canvas painted by an artist in bright and aromatic colors of spices. Indian cuisines are very colorful and tastes delicious. The look of the dish is superb. The moment you look at them you feel hungry. These dishes make you drool and go crazy. India is a land of "Unity in Diversity", so is the case with food. Here you'll find various regional delicacies which are all on the "Must have menu" if you are in India. If you miss any of these then you missed a lot. Here we have listed some o...

Kheers and Payasams

Kheers are like Puddings. It's rice pudding typically made by boiling rice with milk and sugar. It is often flavored with cardamoms, saffron, pistachios or almonds. While the dish is traditionally made with rice, it can also be made with other ingredients such as vermicelli (sayviah) which is a thin noodle. Kheer is known as Payasam in the South of India. They tend to use coconut milk instead or regular milk.There are many versions of this dessert dish in both the south as well as North of India. It's an essential dish in many Hindu and Muslim feasts and celebrations. Payasams are served ...

Roti Ki Tokri - A Guide to Different Indian Breads

Like all things in India, Indian cuisine even just it?s bread shows diversity and variety. You will be spoilt by choice when it comes to ordering Indian Breads to accompany your meal at any Indian restaurant and some times in just an average home. There is more to Indian breads than the usual chapatti, rotis and naans. Stuffed, puffed,steamed, fried and cooked over direct heat, discover what?s in the ?Roti ki Tokri? (Bread Basket) with the assorted Indian Breads on offer. ?

India's Crunchy Appetizer- The Papad (Papadums)

The Indian Papad or Papadum as it's also known can best be described as a type of tortilla, wafer or flat bread. Made from lentil, chickpea, black gram or rice flour the papadum or papad as is it known in the North is a very popular appetizer or snack among most Indian. ? The crispy thin crackers Papadums are a crucial accompaniment in most South Indian meals and is eaten mostly as a snack or appetizer in the North. They can come in a variety of types- spices flavored, plain or made of different lentils. Here?s a closer look at the Indian Papad and how to cook them.??

Pune Eat Outs- Restaurants in Aundh and Baner Pune

Pune is the place for all food lovers with its huge number of restaurants. Puneites love food and are always game to travel half way across the city to try out a new joint. The restaurant business is thriving and even with new one's popping all over the City, you'll still almost never get a place at any of the old favorites without waiting or a reservation.? ? While Koregaon Park or KP as it's called by locals still remains a major hot spot for dinning and eating out in Pune. (Read: Pune's Koregaon Park: A Foodie's Delight )Areas like Aundh and Baner are also very popular not only...

Quench your Thirst this Summer with these Cooling Dr...

What better way to beat the Heat of the Summer than with a cool refreshing drink! There are a host of traditional Indian beverages like Lassi, Nimboo Pani(lemonade),Masala Chaas, Kayree Panha and lots more to be enjoyed chilled as a hot-weather refreshment. So here's my list of the best Indian drinks to quench your thirst with recipes and more...