Tag Archives: India

Who Knew Desserts Were Sweet? India’s Rasgulla

Posted on June 28, 2018 by findingfoodfluency

Given Name: Rasagola Alias: Rasgulla Place(s) of Origin: Odisha (Orissa), India Place Consumed: Dhaka, Bangladesh Common Features: chhena*, maida*, sugar syrup, (lemon juice) Background: I’m a sucker for South Asian desserts, but oh are they cloying(-ly sweet). More so than … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, South Asia | Tagged Bengali, Dessert, India, Indian, mithai, Street Food, sugar, sweets | Leave a comment

Guest Post: Top 5 Mouth-Watering Food Joints In Lucknow That Are A Must Visit

Posted on May 26, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

Indian food has always been a great delight and experience for every individual who has ever tasted it. Indian food has made its mark in world’s best cuisines. The rush of spices and flavors that Indian food lands on one’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Guest Post, South Asia | Tagged food, guest post, India, Indian cuisine, list, Lucknow | 1 Comment

Five Rajasthani Dishes to Try When You Visit India (Guest Post)

Posted on April 18, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

Steeped In The Cauldrons of History Rajasthan is one of the most popular states in India – the raison d’être being the bosom of royal bloodlines and their kingdoms. To this day, the forts in Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, lakes in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Guest Post, South Asia | Tagged cuisine, delicious, food, guest post, India, Rajasthan, snacks, South Asia, travel | 3 Comments

Northeast India – Matchless Opportunities for Ecotourism

Posted on September 21, 2015 by findingfoodfluency

There is a certain mysticism associated with the states of Northeast India, mostly due to the fact that people from the rest of the country do not know much about this largely hilly terrain. Another factor why the seven states … Continue reading →

Posted in (Inhuman) Nature?, Guest Post, South Asia | Tagged attractions, ecosystem, ecotourism, guest post, India, nature, Northeast India, remote, South Asia, travel, world heritage | Leave a comment

Product Review: Tava Ghee (Los Angeles, California)

Posted on July 29, 2015 by findingfoodfluency

Note: In exchange for a product review of Los Angeles-based Tava Ghee, I received four samples of their ghee as well as a tote bag. I first heard about Tava Ghee through an email that mentioned their presence at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, North America (non-NYC), Reviews, South Asia | Tagged butter, cooking, dairy, food, ghee, India, lactose-intolerant, Los Angeles, product, review, taste test, tava ghee, what is ghee? | Leave a comment

Top 5 Dishes of Kerala

Posted on July 18, 2015 by findingfoodfluency

The gods must be huge foodies to call Kerala their own country! Kerala, being located on the southwestern coast of India, has all types of seafood, and the passage of time has only made the cooking more delicious. They also use … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Guest Post, South Asia | Tagged coconut, cuisine, food, guest post, India, Kerala, South Asia, variety | 2 Comments

Five Exceptional Indian Foods

Posted on April 17, 2015 by findingfoodfluency

The traditional Indian food has been globally cherished and appreciated for the excellent use of herbs and spices, along with the medley of so many interesting ingredients which reflect its regional and cultural diversity is why the Indian food outranks … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Guest Post, South Asia | Tagged cuisine, food, guest post, India, South Asia, variety | 3 Comments

Halva day, isn’t it?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by findingfoodfluency

I definitely had a sweet tooth as a young’un (no, I’m not going to start talking about the DPRK again), possibly more so than now. After discovering what Pepperidge Farm (they vend cookies, breads and biscuits, AND can be found … Continue reading →