Despite the prevalence of “Jain” Chinese and Thai (particularly in Mumbai), Udupi restaurants, Gujarati thalis and Vaishnav Bhojanalays, it is a truth universally acknowledged that vegetarians do get a raw deal when eating out. The easy availability of more exotic vegetables and ingredients today — morels and truffles, for instance are much more expensive than the choicest of imported fish and meats – have eased the pain somewhat but most restaurant menus are fairly lopsided.
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India’s secret breakfast hideouts: Part 2
Posted by Anoothi Vishal on February 18th, 2009
A few days ago I wrote about some secret breakfast hideouts in India. Here are some more.
Like at Tiretta, in the bylanes of Old China Town, Calcutta. Grimy and grubby–literally. If you don’t mind the stench of leather and are not a stickler for hygiene, the area hosts a floating street mart early mornings.
Meet Manju Malhi: The celebrity TV chef in London
Posted by Anoothi Vishal on January 14th, 2009
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You know Madhur Jaffrey, goddess of spice and spicy Indian food, who has done a fair job of selling Indian cuisine to the West. Now, meet Manju Malhi, a star chef in her own right with shows on TV in UK.



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