BY RASHMI PATANI The Olfactory Memory of a Konkan Summer For generations, the first true sign of summer for many of India’s old families is not the calendar, but the arrival of the aapus—the Devgad Hapus mangoes—from their ancestral groves. It is a scent memory so potent, so deeply woven into the fabric of childhood, that it defies description. Until now. Master perfumer Neela Vermillion, in … Continue reading Bottling the Green Gold
CSM STAFF WRITER Indian cuisine, renowned for its rich flavors and aromatic spices, is a culinary journey that reflects the country’s diverse cultural heritage. From the spicy curries of the south to the fragrant biryanis of the north, Indian food is a celebration of regional diversity, traditional cooking methods, and the art of balancing spices. This article delves into the essence of Indian cuisine, highlighting … Continue reading A Culinary Odyssey
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Ingredients: 8 lamb cutlets 150ml tub natural yogurt 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric small bunch coriander, chopped juice and zest 1 lemon naan bread, to serve For the pickle 750g chunk squash, peeled and chopped into 2cm pieces 1 tbsp sunflower oil 2 onions, chopped thumb-size piece ginger, chopped 1 green chilli, halved 2 tsp black or brown mustard seeds 1 tsp ground … Continue reading Indian Lamb with Spiced Pumpkin
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BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA ‘There’s a natural mystic blowing through the airCant keep them downIf you listen carefully now you will hear.’Bob Marley, The Natural Mystic At a recent Indo-Anglian poetry event I reminisced about the dreamy-eyed, youthful, indulgent days sauntered away at a Bangalore lanmark café, The Parade Café or the Koshy’s. My serious dabbling with Indo-Anglian poetry of the Dom Moraes, Nissim Ezekiel … Continue reading The Koshy’s Parade – The Mystic Café
Ingredients 1. Bandhakopi or Cabbage (1 large chopped) 2. Potatoes (3 potatoes medium pcs) 3. Onions (2 cups sliced) 4. Tomatoes (2 medium chopped) 5. Garlic (5-6 cloves) 6. Ginger (1/3 inch slice) 7. Green Peas (1/2 cup) 8. Whole Jeera (1 tspn) 9. Jeerey or Cumin Powder (1 tspn) 10. Dhoney or Coriander Powder (1 tbl spn) 11. Fresh Green Chilli (3-5 pcs) 12. Bayleaf … Continue reading Bandhakopir Dalna
BY JYOTSNA KAUR HABIBULLAH The luscious taste of freshly plucked mangoes, the breath-taking view of trees overloaded with mangoes accompanied by the soft, fresh fragrant breeze are all a perfect component on your summer weekend to-do list. This Sunday, 26th June 2022 enjoy mother nature at her best at a Mango orchard visit. Celebrating 10 years of the Mango festival which was conceptualised by me. … Continue reading Mango Festival
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