On The Spice Trail with Tamarind Global
FWe hope you enjoyed our Kerala special last week, and feasted on appams and stew. We received so much positive feedback on our first edition of On the Spice Trail with Tamarind that we are presenting our next one with great enthusiasm.
On The Spice Trail with Tamarind Global
From the world-famous pav bhaji to the delicious coastal curries, Maharashtra has a lot to offer food lovers. Maharashtrian cuisine can be broadly classified into two styles – Konkan and Varadi. Konkan being from the coastal region has influences from Goan, Saraswat, Gaud and Malvani regions. Varadi cuisine, on the other hand, belongs to the Vidarbha region. Some spices like goda masala, kokum, tamarind and coconut are essential ingredients in the Maharashtrian kitchen. Wheat, rice, jowar, bajri, vegetables, lentils and fruit are dietary staples. Peanuts and cashews are often served with vegetables.
On The Spice Trail with Tamarind Global
Indian food lovers across the world eat numerous varieties of idlis, uttapams, paniyarams and dosas, served with sambar and a mind-boggling variety of chutneys, pickles and podis (powders). Naturally, this is the only food commonly associated with Tamil Nadu. But the cuisine of this southern state is so much more than it’s Udipi restaurant specialties. Whether it is Kongunadu or Arcot, the Chettiars or the Iyengars, food takes on different avatars across communities. Traditional Tamilian Brahmin food is pure vegetarian fare served on banana leaves and is called Ilai Sappadu, meaning a full course meal that accommodates all the six tastes – sweet, sour, bitter, salty, pungent and astringent. It consists of a never-ending array of dishes such as poriyal, rice, varuval, pachadi, idli, payasam, sambar, thokku, vadai and kuzambu, amongst others. Contrary to popular belief, non vegetarian food is part of the Tamilian repertoire. Chettinad chicken, prawns kuzhambu, fried fish and kola urundai (meat balls) and some lip-smacking seafood from the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu are among the popular dishes.
On The Spice Trail with Tamarind Global
Gujarat’s cuisine is heavily influenced by the geography, history, and culture of the region. There have been a multitude of rulers here from Marathas, Rajputs to the Mughals and other Islamic invaders, but in recent times, Jain influence has made the cuisine largely vegetarian. Different areas like Kathiyawad, Kutch, Surat and Ahmedabad developed their own distinct flavours, while the Gujarati Muslims and Parsis enjoy their own unique non-vegetarian dishes.
The Kipling Camp at Kanha is home to Tara the elephant – her final home after a lifetime of adventures, some pleasant and some very trying. Tara’s early life was difficult. She was found by modern-day adventurer Mark Shand in a scrawny, abused condition, begging. Shand describes his first meeting with Tara thus:
Winters’ already here and travel plans are in the making. Any traveller knows that India has assorted splendid winter holiday destinations. But, if there’s one place that’s a notch above the rest, it’s Leh-Ladakh. Realm of jaw-dropping Himalayan landscapes, remarkable lakes, Buddhist monasteries and sub-zero temperatures that chill you to the bone. It’s one of those rare gems that can be visited nearly all-year round. Nevertheless, winter lends an even more special touch. Visiting Leh – Ladakh in winters is an opportunity to witness this magical white wonderland as it has existed for centuries.
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Bored of the known and common tourist trails? Wish to explore new places? The offbeat destinations in India award an awe-inspiring experience. Skip the hustle-bustle of cities and luxuriate in unbelievable experiences. Vacations in these lesser-known vicinities of the country are truly remarkable. Dodge crowds, explore the raw natural beauty and exotic cultures and get to endure a plethora of distinct things.
Nowadays, many individuals are looking for destinations off the charted routes. Furthermore, Indian offbeat destinations give the thrill of an exciting yet relaxing getaway but also some cherished memories. Here is a list of 10 that are known for an impressive and captivating experience:
There is an unspoken desire in each mind to travel the whole country without boundaries. It becomes tricky to control the crazy feet, who desire to travel the planet to live a new life. But, we know! It is remarkably hard when it comes to picking the travel destination, and that too in the month of December, when there is a shift in the seasons, a tilt of an axis and a dip in the temperature. Yet don’t worry! Come winters, and India finds itself preparing for one of the best seasons to explore across the peninsula. Amidst a string of holidays and a list of festivals and fairs, winters in India are marked by vacations to plan your year around, a dreamy beach holiday, hill stations favouring postcard sceneries and its southern tips and deserts embracing all its visitors that had been shying away till now given their generous humidity and temperatures. Here is our list of top five winter destinations in India.
How do you put aside the hassles and stress of planning, and just get straight to enjoying an event? Tamarind Global is the answer. Tamarind Global has a complete gamut of services combined with customized planning and execution for your travel, wedding, events and corporate needs.
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Don’t you sometimes come back from a vacation feeling you could take another break to get you over the stress of this one? Might we volunteer a little word? It’s planning. And because most people freak out at the thought of planning for a vacation, we have a few easy pointers that will help you cruise through your holiday.
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