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Around Churchgate in 80 minutes

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  Satisfy Your Cravings: A Guide to the Best Places to Eat After a Long Day of Lectures After a long day of lectures, satisfying your cravings is one of the best ways to unwind and relax. Whether you are in the mood for a quick bite or a full meal, there are many places to choose from. In this guide, we will explore the best places to eat after a long day of lectures. From local food trucks to nearby restaurants and bakeries, we have got you covered. So, indulge in some delicious comfort food and satisfy your cravings. Starting with our list of places, the first place we visit would be the famous “Raju’s” , which is a sandwich stall right opposite the colleges of HR and KC.   It is a crowd-favourite and loved by all college-goers. Their delicious cheesy Paninis and sandwiches are not to be missed.  This can be followed by a refreshing glass of sugarcane juice ( considering the spiciness of the sandwich and the rising temperatures), available across the Oval Maidan, o...

Traditional foods in the Muslim culture

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                   Food essentials of a Muslim Household Traditional foods are those foods that are passed from generation to generation. They have traditional speciality and also traditional importance in each culture. Traditional dishes can be historical examples for national, regional and local cuisine. Traditional foods are no longer limited to households but traditional food has also started in restaurants and hotels. Traditional food is more nutrient rich and has a history of a particular culture.  1. Biryani: The traditional food Biryani was originated in Persia there are double layer of rice. It is made with Indian spices and is cooked on special occasions like Eid. In majority of the wedding’s biryani is the main course. Now a days there are so many variations in biryani like seekh biryani, chilli biryani, tikka biryani and etc.                          ...

A guide to fine dining etiquette.

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  Only 3 things matter while making first impressions: Manners, Manners and Manners  Have you always been in awe of fine dining restaurants boasting of the best in class services, food, and clientele but never had the confidence to ask what really is fine dining? Well then, this fine dining guide on basic etiquettes, what to expect, and what not to do is just the thing you need! Also referred to as table manners, there are a set of rules surrounding fine dining experiences that all guests should know. The fancier the event and meal, the more etiquette rules there are to know. And while some rules are common sense and easy to understand, some are more subtle behaviours that may seem strange if you’re new to fine dining. Ideally a fine dining restaurant (sometimes also referred to as white tablecloth restaurant ), caters to an elite clientele and serves the highest quality of food. Known for their unmistakable formal atmosphere, decor, and even dress code, a fine dining resta...

History of an old restaurant around Mumbai

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                       Discovering the magic of Sardar Pav Bhaji Pav Bhaji is the perfect fusion of Indian spices and Western bread, a dish that breaks barriers and unites cultures.” 57 years and counting …Sardar Pav Bhaji is located in the former mill hub of South Mumbai, Tardeo. If you're in Mumbai and crave for pav bhaji, 8 out of 10 people would recommend you to head straight to Sardar Pav Bhaji because it isn’t just the flavour but it’s history that makes the eatery so iconic to Mumbai.   The journey of this restaurant began in 1966 , when its founder Sardar Ahmed started selling snacks in Tardeo to mill workers who returned from their tiring shifts. Sardar Ahmed wanted to serve something that was more like a meal but was available at the price of a snack dish. He experimented with a dish that consisted of potatoes, onions, tomatoes and other seasonal vegetables mashed and cooked together, served with plenty of bu...

Quick recipes for students

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                                     Saviour of the Students Calling all students! Being able to cook up a few simple recipes is a must. Not only it learn to cook nutritious, delicious meals from scratch but it helps you stay healthy and stick to a budget. So, whether you’re after a quick-fix dinner, want to get organised for the week ahead, or are in need of some easy recipes for students going to school we’ve got you covered. Here are a few of our favourite student-friendly recipes to that will help you… 1. Tomato Pasta This Tomato Pasta is tasty to eat and one of the easy recipes for students. This healthy student recipe surely is low cost but high quality and won't take much effort. The ingredients you'll need for this dish are olive oil, onion, garlic clove chopped tomatoes, sugar, some sauce, pasta, and cheese (optional) and sliced bread.  Steps:  1. Fry an onion, add garlic...

Baking 101

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        Things you need to know if you are an aspiring bakerđź‘€ It is often said that cooking is an art and baking is a science. One certainly requires hard skills in cooking and creative skills in baking. When cooking a dish, one could taste and keep adjusting as needed while baking should be precise and proper recipe must be followed to ensure success, or else your cakes will turn rough, your cookies will spread and your pie crust will be hard.However, following are the tips with which you don’t need to be intimidated by baking and relish doing so. Baking Tips for Beginners: 1.  Read the recipe carefully : The most important aspect is to understand the steps and the equipment before beginning.  2. Measure accurately:  Measurements are essential for success in baking. Make use you use measuring spoons and cups for significant assistance.  3. Temperature of the ingredients:  Wrong temperature of ingredients like butter and milk can destroy th...

Cultural aspect of South Indian food

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          A Cultural peek into the Kerela Vegetable Kurma  Kurma has its roots in the Mughlai cuisine of the Indian subcontinent. A characteristic Mughal dish, it can be traced back to the 16th century and to the Mughal expansion into South Asia. Kerala's Vegetable Kurma is a typical south Indian Style side dish prepared with freshly available vegetables in a coconut base, tempered with spices. This style highlights Kerala's style of cooking. Vegetable Kurma is a stew of assorted veggies simmered in a thick spicy coconut-based gravy which pairs well with Parotta, Poori, Chapati, Appam, Idiyappam or with any kind of Indian Bread.  Kurma is basically a Tamil-style curry made with a fresh ground paste of coconut and green chillies. To make it creamy and rich, other ingredients like cashews, poppy seeds or even roasted gram are added; sometimes it is made in a pressure cooker on the stovetop; but one can make it easily in a pan too. It's high in fib...