Category Archives: Food and Gastronomy

Nankhatai for a Sunday evening

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Neha Viswanathan

Something made me yearn for the lovely, crumbly nankhatai biscuits today. It goes perfectly well with tea, is absurdly simple to make, and works better with ghee rather than butter. Ridiculously easy to make and deeply satisfying. Nom nom!

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Cooking, Maama and Maami

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Neha Viswanathan

I have a mixed relationship with cooking. On some days, I feel like embarking on something adventurous, and on other days, I can’t be bothered with it and I’d rather eat raw carrots. I think some of my cooking sensibility … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Gastronomy, India | 11 Comments

United Coffee House

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Neha Viswanathan

Sometimes you land up at a place that used to hold a lot of awe for you. Like United Coffee House. I couldn’t really afford their prices as a student, but would try and get there anyway. And so it … Continue reading →

Posted in Cities, Food and Gastronomy | 6 Comments

Love for Paneer

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Neha Viswanathan

For some reason, Tamil folks don’t really like Paneer that much. Me, I love my paneer. In my quest for decent paneer in the UK, I’ve tried a million different things. But everytime it’s the same story. What passes for … Continue reading →

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Food and a Business Plan

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Neha Viswanathan

I keep telling anyone who listens that at heart all I really want to do is open a Dosai/Pongal/Vadai stand somewhere near St Paul’s or Liverpool Street Station. Dosai is so flexible that you can offer filling options and what … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Gastronomy, Self | 12 Comments

Rava and Suji Queries

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Neha Viswanathan

Some people love rava (or suji). I like rava, but won’t exactly die for it. Some others may kill for rava. Now, the other day while a friend was attacking a rava dish, and insisting that it was the perfectly … Continue reading →

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Yay! Yay! Yay!

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Neha Viswanathan

Haldiram to open outlet in London! It is setting up a manufacturing plant and offices, followed by a series of shops across Britain. The company aims to grow quickly, with 45 jobs being created after one year rising to 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Gastronomy, London | 9 Comments