Only at the end of the interview does Indian New Zealander Darius Karani reveal this surprising fact: Auckland boasts the third-highest population of practising Zoroastrians in the world, outside Iran. Asked about the non-Indian origin of his first name, Karani explains that Darius reflects his Persian heritage. By Nick Smith | New Zealand Herald His… Continue reading Darius Karani and Manuka Gold Liqueur: Flavours to tempt Asian tastebuds
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Adi Modi: Obituary
Adi Modi, who died on June 27 aged 60, was general manager for more than 25 years of the Bombay Brasserie in London, Britain’s first upmarket Indian restaurant. Published in the Telegraph UK A soft-spoken, genial man, Modi’s aim was to lift curry from the all-too-familiar British “Vindaloo” and “Madras” to the ranks of haute… Continue reading Adi Modi: Obituary
The Journey of Rasna
In the 80s, anyone switching on to the national television channel Doordarshan for their daily dose of programmes — be it mythological, children’s programme or even Chitrahaar — were greeted with a jingle that ended with ‘I love you Rasna’. By Sruthi Radhakrishnan | Economic Times The Rasna baby girl epitomised pretty and cute and… Continue reading The Journey of Rasna
A celebration of Life
We do some Parsi-style gorging, even as it readies itself for the yummy Nowruz Festival The Iranians call it Nowruz. The Parsis, descendants of the ancient Zoroastrians in India, spell it as Nowroz. Each one of them has slightly different traditions, but both communities celebrate the event with the most splendid of tables, groaning under… Continue reading A celebration of Life
Jeroo Mehta: 101 Parsi Recipes
Given that her book is considered a Bible by foodies around the globe, she’s got fans from at least three generations if not more! Parsi cookbook author Jeroo Mehta has certainly made life easier. Her book “101 Parsi Recipes”, which first came out in 1973 was an instant success. In 2008, a revised edition was… Continue reading Jeroo Mehta: 101 Parsi Recipes
Persia’s Private Cuisine Goes Public
One of the most common refrains I hear whenever the food in a particular country is uninteresting is, "Ah, but the best of our cuisine is only found in private homes, not in restaurants." Almost invariably, this is a poor alibi for dull food. One country where there is a certain truth in this assertion,… Continue reading Persia’s Private Cuisine Goes Public
Majestic Bakery: A slice of heaven
This humble bakery is also home to such delights like the charming little glass cakes. As I cruised down the busy MG Road, Pune, a tantalising smell tempted me to slow down. By Lakshmi Nair | Deccan Herald The aroma of freshly baked bread and buns, mixed with the crisp early morning air, made me… Continue reading Majestic Bakery: A slice of heaven
Theobroma opens in Bandra
As patisserie Theobroma opens its second outlet we talk to owner Kainaz Messman about the toils and joys (not to mention kilos of cocoa) involved in satisfying Mumbai’s sweet tooth. By Alisha Patel / CNN Go When George Bernard Shaw said "there is no love sincerer than the love of food," he could well have… Continue reading Theobroma opens in Bandra
This Parsi cook’s secret lies in her grandma’s recipes
Enter Aban Pardiwalla’s home on Pedder Road, and Kylie and Kinky scramble forth to greet you. After the ceremonial sniffs, the Lhasa Apsos ease out, allowing us to concentrate on the talk. “I am a bit nervous,” admits Pardiwalla as we settle down for a chat. Dishing out traditional Parsi specialties from her kitchen to… Continue reading This Parsi cook’s secret lies in her grandma’s recipes
