Our first meal in Hyderabad was a late lunch of Vegetable Biryani overlooking Hussain Sagar Lake. We were dining with our guide Srinu at The Waterfront Restaurant. We ordered a side of Grilled Paneer Kebabs. The tables had bright blue linens reflecting the serenity of the lake view. The restaurant was quiet at that mid-afternoon …
The markets and stalls around Charminar, in the center of Hyderabad, inspired this recipe for Burfi with Edible Silver. Here’s the story. As you may recall, we ate our body weight in Osmania Biscuits from Nimrah Cafe and Bakery. We definitely needed a walk. But, only we went a few steps down the street before …
One bite of these Charminar Butter Cookies and the magic of taste memory kicks in. Let us take you there, to a thriving bakery in a bustling market in the heart of Hyderabad. We were hungry from a morning of touring the vast Chowmahalla Palace. Back out on the streets, as we were strolling past …
This recipe for Hyderabadi Dum Biryani comes to us from our friend Gopi Kishore Byluppala, the CEO and Founder of The Culinary Lounge. Gopi works with famed Hyderabad food historian and consultant Nawab Mahboob Alam Khan. And, this is the story of Nawab Mahboob’s family recipe. We are so happy to share it with you. …
We were here to see and explore the sights and history of Hyderabad. And, despite landing at three o’clock in the morning, we came alive in the fresh night air. Excitement nullified our overseas jet-lag haze as we made our way to the waiting car. No matter the time of day, it’s always a thrill …
As food lovers and cooks, we were excited to meet Gopi Kishore Byluppala, the CEO and Founder of a place called The Culinary Lounge in Hyderabad. As our car pulled up in front of its gates, we noticed a bouquet of freshly painted homes in soft pastel shades clinging to steep hills surrounding it. Tall …
This Mango Pie with Date Nut Crust was inspired by the 200 year old mango tree that we saw while touring the gardens at Kalari Kovilakom in Palakkad. Chef Velu shared that the tree produces a few tonnes of fruit each season. We’re quite sure, being an Ayurveda Hospital, the fruits are all used in …
You’ll feel light as a feather after a breakfast of Steamed Apple Slices. This is the fare on offer each morning at CGH Kalari Kovilakom – The Palace for Ayurveda. It may not sound like much. But for the guests who will undertake a morning of yoga and treatments, it’s an important part of the …
This Lemon Rice recipe comes from Chef Velu at Kalari Kovilakom and The Palace for Ayurveda. It’s a fantastic side dish for vegetables, dal or seafood.
This vibrant Pumpkin Pigeon Pea Erissery is a treat when travelling through Kerala. Each year at the fall harvest festival of Onum it’s easy to find. It’s an essential part of the banquet feast or sadya for that festival. And, a whole lot of feasting goes on during that 10 days each year. We are …