Posts Tagged ‘british’
Monday, May 23rd, 2011
If you’re looking for a book that you can’t put down then keep reading! Poppadom Preach, by Almas Khan, is a funny, entertaining, and very original novel. It’s a fun and easy read and can be finished in a weekend, leaving you wanting more.
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
The farshi gharara or pajama is a late 17th and early 20th century dress of the privileged classes of Uttar Pradesh. It was worn by royalty in the Muslim courts. (more…)
Tags: ball gown, british, dupatta, farsh, farshi, farshi gharara, farshi pajama, gharara, kurta, noblewomen, pajama, pyjama, uttar pradesh
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
I watched the first episode of Aarti Party today. In two words I would describe the show as “British Indian.” British Indian food is not authentic Indian food but rather a Westernized version of it. When Aarti mentions (more…)
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
The only curry Americans know is “curry” not “kadhi.” Both curry and curry “powder” have become synonymous with Indian cooking. It is a HUGE misconception that curry powder is a key ingredient in curry (more…)
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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
We all know what a huge role masalas, or spices, play in our cuisine! No dish is complete without an extensive use of spice but what exactly is the reason behind it? (more…)
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