Monthly Archives: September 2021

Mahabat Maqbara, Junagadh

Banjaran Foodie Junagadh is one of the many well-known places in Gujarat. At one time, Junagadh was a princely state ruled by the Muslim Babi dynasty until it got integrated into India in 1948. Muhammad Sher Khan Babi was the … Continue reading

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National Dish of Egypt with Indian Origin

Banjaran Foodie Koshari is the national dish of Egypt. It is served in literally every Egyptian restaurant, every Egyptian home and every Egyptian street corner. This beloved and highly popular dish is an unusual combination of lentils, macaroni noodles and … Continue reading

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Bandra Wine Festival 2016

Banjaran Foodie I have been attending the Bandra Wine Festival since 2013, I visit it every year. Last year, unfortunately, it had gotten cancelled. But this year, it was here again, I traveled down to Mumbai to attend the festival. … Continue reading

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Red Chili Cheddar

Banjaran Foodie So my friend went to a wine fest… And all I got was a cheese cube… Or did I. Impressed over one of the tastings, my friend packed a slab of Kodai pepper cheese for me.. She ensured … Continue reading

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Smoked Sweet Potatoes

Banjaran Foodie There are somethings so simple but the joy they bring is so much that it is often not describe-able in words. One such thing is sweet potatoes smoked in a desi charcoal sigdi. They are simple, easy and … Continue reading

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Mediterra, the home of Mediterrenean Cuisine

Banjaran Foodie Mediterra, by the Sayaji group; is the home of Mediterranean cuisine on Hill Road, beside Barbecue Nation. It has open air seating up on the first floor and live entertainment too. Very good environment, but I couldn’t say … Continue reading

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Black Tea Mellower than Most

Banjaran Foodie Located in the Barak Valley, Assam; Coombergram is home to beautiful tea gardens. All the way from there comes this tea blend by TeaBox called as the Coombergram Classic Summer Black Tea is a black tea that’s mellower … Continue reading

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National Dish of Burma

Banjaran Foodie Burmese cuisine is one of the most delicious cuisines I have ever tasted. Even their salads and soups have samosa in it, so how could anybody not find it delicious! That brings me to the National Dish of … Continue reading

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The Forbidden Rice

Banjaran Foodie With its deep black shade, which turns to a deep purple on cooking, black rice is far from being a beauty that one thinks of, especially when compared to long grained, shiny, white Basmati Rice or even Sella … Continue reading

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Chai up the Winter mornings

Banjaran Foodie Winter is no longer coming, it’s already here; and each morning, there is a cold sparkle in the air, that definitely makes me want to go back to sleep. To wake myself up, I tried this seasonal special … Continue reading

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