The first day of spring is cause for a celebration, especially after the winter many of us have been having. But it’s hard to top the 13-day festivities of the Persian New Year, Nowruz. Nowruz, or “new day” in Persian, is an ancient festival that marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the rebirth of… Continue reading Nowruz: Persian New Year’s Table Celebrates Spring Deliciously
Category: Food and Beverage
On Jamshedi Navroze Have Yourself a Great Parsi Meal
On the eve of Navroze, Meher Mirza cherry picks her way through a bunch of caterers who specialise in Parsi food Article in The Hindu Jamshed Navroz, a holy day for Zoroastrians will be observed on March 21. It’s the perfect time to throw a party to celebrate for your Parsi friends. And although there’s… Continue reading On Jamshedi Navroze Have Yourself a Great Parsi Meal
Ghau nu Dhoodh: A Protein Rich Breakfast
Bored with Your Breakfast? Try Protein Rich ‘Ghau nu Dhoodh’ Article by Sanaya Patell | Bindi and Beard Cool nutmeg infused gelatinous diamonds covered with droplets of condensation. This is the evocative image conjured when hearing the words ghau nu dhoodh, in my mind. Traditionally served up as breakfast, it is an essential ingredient… Continue reading Ghau nu Dhoodh: A Protein Rich Breakfast
How food inspires names of India’s Parsis
It is no exaggeration to say that Parsis, the Zoroastrians of India, take their food seriously – very seriously. Love of good food and drink plays a central, oftentimes quirky, role in nearly every aspect of our culture. When our babies sit upright for the first time, we celebrate by making them sit on top… Continue reading How food inspires names of India’s Parsis
Dishoom Opens in Edinburgh
Our dear friend Meher Marfatia informs us about the opening of Dishoom’s first outpost in Edinburgh. Meher writes… The sparkling thespian actors of my Laughter in the House are gracing the walls of a leading new restaurant opening in Edinburgh next Sunday the 5th!! What’s more, they are a permanent decor component and not just… Continue reading Dishoom Opens in Edinburgh
Parsi and Jewish culture collide at Challahwalla
clatl.com | Nov 3rd 2016 “Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. A Parsi and a Jew walk into a restaurant…” So begins the official introduction for the first ever Challahwallah, a six-course, family-style Parsi Jewish dinner scheduled for Thursday, November 10 at Chai Pani Decatur. Article by Hilary Cadigan | Creative Loafing Atlanta… Continue reading Parsi and Jewish culture collide at Challahwalla
Murree and The Lush Life Lahore
In the congested Saddar area of Karachi, on a busy street lined with restaurants and cafeterias, rests the Lucky Star Wineshop. It’s not advertised as a place of alcoholic purveyance, but it’s not exactly hidden. A man stumbles up the shop’s steps and passes an empty water bottle through a small, grated window in the… Continue reading Murree and The Lush Life Lahore
Parsi Tea Parties for Two
Parsis and hill stations are irrevocably connected. Where you find one, you will find the other… And they make for the most delightful conversations and the most uplifting friendships One of the nicest features of growing up in the Nilgiri Hills is running into the most fabulous men… The kind they don’t seem to make… Continue reading Parsi Tea Parties for Two
History of the Famous Parsi Batasa: In Conversation with Cyrus Dotivala of Dotivala Bakery in Surat
WZCC Global President (and dear friend of Parsi Khabar) Edul Daver recently spoke with Cyrus Dotivala of the legendary Dotivala Bakery of Surat. The interview is published below with Edul’s permission. Cyrus Dotivala recently visited the new New York Dar-e-Mehr with his uncle Dinyar Wadia who coincidently is the architect of fame for the Building.… Continue reading History of the Famous Parsi Batasa: In Conversation with Cyrus Dotivala of Dotivala Bakery in Surat
