Two Liverpool inventors have brought their boyhood dream to life. Brothers Kersi and Kayo Kadva’s impatience at waiting for papadums to cook in oil one at a time sparked an idea to quickly satisfy their cravings. Article by Alison Balding | Daily Telegraph The Papadum Express was born — a specially designed and crafted microwave… Continue reading Papadum Express: Kayo and Kersi Kadva
Category: Food and Beverage
Discover ancient Parsi cuisine before it’s too late: Niloufer’s Kitchen
The decline in the Bombay Irani cafe culture has been the subject of regular media coverage. In the 1950s, there were about 550 traditional Parsi cafes in South Mumbai. Today, there are less than 30. But whilst Britannia and Co Restaurant and Yazdani bakery and cafe may be some of the few still remaining, Parsi… Continue reading Discover ancient Parsi cuisine before it’s too late: Niloufer’s Kitchen
Bhonu Prakash: A Talk by Dan Sheffield
Here is a wonderful video presentation titled: “Bhonu Prakash: Zoroastrians and Food in Historical Perspective” by good friend of Parsi Khabar, Dan Sheffield who lectures at Princeton University in New Jersey, USA. Dan writes: I was recently asked to give a talk on food, history, and the Persianate world for the Society of Scholars of… Continue reading Bhonu Prakash: A Talk by Dan Sheffield
Parvez Patel: Bangalore’s Ideal Chef for Parsi Delights
The Parsis are a small community with a rich culinary heritage that a lot of people don’t have a clue about. Recently, Bangalore was treated to an array of authentic Parsi dishes whipped up by none other than the legendary Parvez Patel, at Cubbon Pavilion at ITC Gardenia. Chef Patel has been serving Parsi food… Continue reading Parvez Patel: Bangalore’s Ideal Chef for Parsi Delights
Niloufer Ichaporia-King: Parsi cultural history served up on a plate
Scholar and author Niloufer Ichaporia King started writing an account of the disappearing Parsi culture and food traditions when her mother turned 90. The result is an engaging cookbook, “My Bombay Kitchen: Traditional and Modern Parsi Home Cooking,” filled with stories of King’s personal and cultural history, anecdotes about her beloved dishes and surprisingly easy… Continue reading Niloufer Ichaporia-King: Parsi cultural history served up on a plate
A candid chat with restaurateur Farrokh Khambata
He gave Mumbai its first taste of Oriental cuisine, especially the Burmese dish of Khow Suey. With Joss, his first restaurant at Kala Ghoda, finding a new home in the western suburbs last month, Farrokh Khambata has once again won hearts. The owner of Catering & Allied, which runs four restaurants in Mumbai — Joss,… Continue reading A candid chat with restaurateur Farrokh Khambata
Cafe 792 Opens in Dadar Parsi Colony
Be it cold cuts, set lunches or quick bites, Café 792, tucked inside Dadar’s leafy Parsi Colony, offers a variety of delicious chow, especially when you are on the go. We treaded on a gravel-laden path one afternoon, on the rear side of the quaint Dina Manzil. The café’s name (Cafe 792) was hand-painted on… Continue reading Cafe 792 Opens in Dadar Parsi Colony
Joss Opens in Santacruz, Mumbai
The much-loved South Mumbai landmark Joss will re-open in the ’burbs. But the restaurant has changed more than its location, as its menu will now take on a surprising, multi-sensory approach to dining Article by Kiran Mehta | Mid-Day | Pictures by Atul Kamble “Have you ever tried to eat a meal, while pinching your… Continue reading Joss Opens in Santacruz, Mumbai
BBC: Mumbai’s Disappearing Irani Cafes
Mumbai’s grand old Parsi cafes have long been a symbol of the city’s diverse cuisine and culture. They were first opened in the 19th century by settlers moving to India from Iran and most of them are family run businesses. But today they are slowly dying out. So are they in danger of disappearing altogether?… Continue reading BBC: Mumbai’s Disappearing Irani Cafes
