Days ran by and over a month crossed, during which I learnt lotsa tips on ‘How to be an Indorewala’.
When we blend ourselves with a new city, do we not learn and get acquainted with its culture and practices. One vital thing that shapes up any culture is Food and Cuisine. Hailing from the most southern part of India, I was always on the lookout for southern dishes like Idlies, Dosas n whatnots. But, due to the need of having to take breakfast and lunch at the company I was training with, I had to give in and adopt the eating habits of Indore fellas.
I gotta mention one difference between the Northern and Southern cuisine. While we tend to go heavy on dishes, these folks prefer richness. And Oh Yeaaa, I guess everybody was born with a sweet tooth here. Not one meal course gets covered without a sweet dessert. So, among all these delicacies, I have grown a crush on a few North Indian snacks. So, I have tried to create a list of my 5 most favourite snacks: (I have also added sites that host good recipes on how to prepare these snacks at home)
· 1. POHA: Wondering what it means?? To put it in simple English terms, it is nothing but Flattened Rice. It is so beaten that it can absorb liquid easily and quickly. Throw in a few veggies of your choice, add salt & turmeric (Totally ur choices to spice it up even more), top it up with lots of Sev namkeen with 2/3 Jalebis at your side and Lo n Behold!! U’ll have before you a tasty breakfast snack. Best thing about this dish is that it can be fixed up in a matter of minutes.
· 2. GOLGAPPAS: The most ancient form of Chaat, which we more commonly know as PANI PURI. Yup, those very same tiny puffy balls that are filled with a liquid that tingles your taste buds as you gobble up one after another of those puris. Of course we get them in our places too, but the real taste was born here guys.
· 3. KACHORI: Again a Chaat type of snack very popular around here. Imagine a crispy flour ball flattened with spicy stuff inside and you have nailed it right. They exactly take the size of our Idlies. I especially liked the Dal Kachori very much (mostly Moong dal n suchlike variants). We can also get to see many varieties like Aloo, Dahi n many more. Spicy Kachoris are served hot with sour-sweet Chutneys to add more taste to it.
· 4. SABUDANA VADA: Though this snack is a deep-fry dish n a time-taker as the ingredients have to be soaked overnight for preparation, I took a fancy to it. Indulge your senses into this vada along with spicy green chutney and hot tea by your side.
· 5. VADA PAV: I know I may be late in getting to know about VadaPav, but I got introduced to it only here. And after trying it out with different combos like Sabudana, Aloo, Cheese Chutney, this Indian Burger became one of my favourites right away.
Other than all this, Paneer Tikka(Kebabs), Rasagullas and Rasamalai also caught my attention. But, please people, do not think that I spent all my days eating and tasting and profiling my favourites. I was working full-time and eating part-time, though at times, it was the reverse way too.
Do try tasting these items when you get a chance. I am sure you’ll love them too and don forget to ping me if you come across some other delicious snack. Always open to new dishes :D..!!
Amidst Mouthfuls,
Kay..<3..!!
When we blend ourselves with a new city, do we not learn and get acquainted with its culture and practices. One vital thing that shapes up any culture is Food and Cuisine. Hailing from the most southern part of India, I was always on the lookout for southern dishes like Idlies, Dosas n whatnots. But, due to the need of having to take breakfast and lunch at the company I was training with, I had to give in and adopt the eating habits of Indore fellas.
I gotta mention one difference between the Northern and Southern cuisine. While we tend to go heavy on dishes, these folks prefer richness. And Oh Yeaaa, I guess everybody was born with a sweet tooth here. Not one meal course gets covered without a sweet dessert. So, among all these delicacies, I have grown a crush on a few North Indian snacks. So, I have tried to create a list of my 5 most favourite snacks: (I have also added sites that host good recipes on how to prepare these snacks at home)
· 1. POHA: Wondering what it means?? To put it in simple English terms, it is nothing but Flattened Rice. It is so beaten that it can absorb liquid easily and quickly. Throw in a few veggies of your choice, add salt & turmeric (Totally ur choices to spice it up even more), top it up with lots of Sev namkeen with 2/3 Jalebis at your side and Lo n Behold!! U’ll have before you a tasty breakfast snack. Best thing about this dish is that it can be fixed up in a matter of minutes.
· 2. GOLGAPPAS: The most ancient form of Chaat, which we more commonly know as PANI PURI. Yup, those very same tiny puffy balls that are filled with a liquid that tingles your taste buds as you gobble up one after another of those puris. Of course we get them in our places too, but the real taste was born here guys.
· 3. KACHORI: Again a Chaat type of snack very popular around here. Imagine a crispy flour ball flattened with spicy stuff inside and you have nailed it right. They exactly take the size of our Idlies. I especially liked the Dal Kachori very much (mostly Moong dal n suchlike variants). We can also get to see many varieties like Aloo, Dahi n many more. Spicy Kachoris are served hot with sour-sweet Chutneys to add more taste to it.
· 4. SABUDANA VADA: Though this snack is a deep-fry dish n a time-taker as the ingredients have to be soaked overnight for preparation, I took a fancy to it. Indulge your senses into this vada along with spicy green chutney and hot tea by your side.
· 5. VADA PAV: I know I may be late in getting to know about VadaPav, but I got introduced to it only here. And after trying it out with different combos like Sabudana, Aloo, Cheese Chutney, this Indian Burger became one of my favourites right away.
Other than all this, Paneer Tikka(Kebabs), Rasagullas and Rasamalai also caught my attention. But, please people, do not think that I spent all my days eating and tasting and profiling my favourites. I was working full-time and eating part-time, though at times, it was the reverse way too.
Do try tasting these items when you get a chance. I am sure you’ll love them too and don forget to ping me if you come across some other delicious snack. Always open to new dishes :D..!!
Amidst Mouthfuls,
Kay..<3..!!
Poha is what i want to try in the list
ReplyDeleteThen go on, try it at home. It's too easy a dish to prepare :)..
DeleteI just Love Rasagullas.........
ReplyDeleteYa :).. So plumpy n Juicy.. Delicious.
DeleteGolgappas are my fave, try having a competition wid ur frens as to who eats the most, it ll be more exciting dat way. We did dat everyday...... nostalgic memories
ReplyDeleteAm always up to the challenge ka, but all I need is company.
DeleteNice blog people will attract to see this really nice post.
ReplyDeleteThank You :).. Keep visiting
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