Anna Zacharria’s Duck Curry
I first tasted this Duck Curry in 2014 and dreamed of learning how to make it. It’s got a depth of flavour that comes from deeply caramelized onions, fresh local duck and the lusciousness of coconut cream pulling all these signature flavours of the region together. We are deeply grateful to Anna for sharing her …
Chennamkary
The first time I visited Alleppey in the Backwaters of Kerala, it was to enjoy a houseboat cruise and to take a walk with an elder in the tiny village of Chennamkary. I wanted to learn about the way of life there. It was 2012. Houseboating I spent 24 hours cruising the lakes and channels …
Anna Zacharria
On a small island called Chennamkary deep in the Alleppey District of Kerala, Anna Zacharria, standing about five feet tall, quietly chops at her kitchen counter. Rays of sun fall through the partially shaded window. They highlight white streaks through her long black hair which is pulled back in a loose plait. A few loose …
Kochi – Places to Stay
When it comes to places to stay in Kochi, we like the following list because of their locations, services and amenities. CGH Brunton Boatyard Brunton Boatyard is a short walk from Kochi’s Jew Town and the harbour’s fish markets. It wasn’t always here. The CGH (Clean, Green and Healthy) Earth Experience Group of Hotels took …
36 Hours in Kochi; Our Favourite Things To Do
If you’ve only got 36 hours in Kochi, here’s a great piece detailing all our favourite things to do. You’ll be busy from dawn until dusk in this gem of the Malabar Coast. On the Water There’s water everywhere in Kochi so start the afternoon of your first day here with a boat cruise around …
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Nimmy Paul’s Avial
Nimmy Paul says you can vary the vegetables you use in this Avial dish but it should always contain a starch like yam or potato. Plus, a soft vegetable like a raw green banana or plantain and a green vegetable. Enjoy this bright and colourful dish as a side or on its own with appams …
Nimmy Paul
Nimmy Paul – South India’s Julia Child “If you are going to cook, do it beautifully.” These are the words of Nimmy Paul. She’s called South India’s Julia Child because she pioneered culinary tourism long before the idea was popular. Almost everything she says is pure gold cooking wisdom. She learned these nuggets at a tender …
Welcome to Faces, Places and Plates
We begin our journey in South India No matter what places you visit in the world, sharing plates of food offers the chance to connect with the faces you meet. So this is how we came up with the idea for Faces, Places and Plates. Cooking with locals creates insights into their daily life and …