The delicious makkan peda is synonymous with the historical town of Arcot. About 190 - 200 years ago, Govindsamy Chettiyar tasted a mithai in the palace of the Nawab of Arcot that was truly amazing and worthy of further improvisation. He came up with the world - famous makkan peda that resembles a gulab jamun but with... Continue Reading →
Thandai, the quintessential summer drink of Banaras makes its appearance on the auspicious occasion of Holi. This drink was first introduced by rich Gujarati and Marwari merchants who settled down in the holy city centuries ago. The thandai prepared by these families on important occasions was made from floral extracts of gulab (rose), ruh bela... Continue Reading →
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