An old Delhi restaurant gets a spanking new makeover— successfully
By Anoothi Vishal
Growing up in Delhi, one restaurant that I frequented more than any other was Baluchi at the then hotel Intercontinental. Part of an older genre of “Indian” restaurants, this was a family favourite, as much for its tikkas and curries as for live musical performances; more Bollywood than ghazals.
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Tags: Argentinan, Baluchistan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Curries, Delhi Restaurant, Dips, Fenugreek, Indian Food, Indian Restaurants, Kashmir, Mals, Massis, Musical Performances, Old Delhi, Radish, Roti, Sauvignon Blancs, Tikkas, Vishal, Wine Bar 
1 Comment »How to serve up trotters… and the best of eggs…
By Anoothi Vishal
“By the way, Chandra can now cook the perfect paya,” said uncle-in-law, who can be quite the intimidating editor with a fondness for all things food and French. Chandra is his cook, an affable pahari lady who has withstood perfection in the kitchen for almost two decades.
Posted in C'Wealth Cuisines, Cuisines, Culture in India, Recipes Tags: Accompaniments, Amrita Sher Gil, Breads, Chandra, Fondness, Foodie, Indian Classical Music, Jama Masjid, Members Of The Family, Old Delhi, Paella, Paya Recipe, Poor Man, Red Wine, Roti, Shahjahanabad, Sher, Trotters, Vishal, Wheat Bread 3 Comments »When the going is not good, financially, the world just gets fatter—has been a finding in the US. The reason is not hard to look for: With lesser money to spend on “non essentials”, jobs on the line and fears of more loss, people cut back on healthier but more expensive dining options; fresh fish, nuts, fruits and veggies.
Posted in Eat Healthy Tags: Cheap Burgers, Dabba, Economic Necessity, Empty Calories, Everyman, Financial Situation, Fresh Fish, Fruits And Veggies, Happy Meal, Obesity And Health Risks, Parathas, Relative Poverty, Roti, Sambhar, Samosa, Unhealthy Eating, Value Meals, Western Paradigm, Wholesome Food, Young Kids 1 Comment »
