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Just like the Italians, Indians also take their food very seriously and Indian food has a very unique style of presentation. Every region has its own food and Thalis exist to give a taste of all that a region has to offer. Thali is basically a plate on which the food is served, usually made up of stainless steel and arranged around it are an array of tiny saucers or bowls containing all the delicacies. The first mention of small saucers or "dunas" can be found in the texts of the Vedic period. Dunas are basically small bowls made up of dried leaves. The portion of the food of the thali is directly dependent on the three biological energies found in our body — vatta, pitta and kapha. Traditionally Thalis are highly seasonal and it showcases the locally produced vegetables and staples. In one Thali, one can find all different textures and flavours mostly cooked in clarified butter one desi ghee. . Enjoy this Thali at Roots Cafe, Gurgaon. . For more such interesting facts and history follow www.foodandstreets.com #foodandstreets #flavoursofdelhi #flavoursofindia #Vedic #indianthali #thalisofindia #indianfoodie #indianfoodstories #indianfoodphotography #indianfood_lovers #indianfood #indianfoodrecipes #indianfoodisthebest #indianfoodporn #indianfoodies #indianfoodlove #indianfoodiesquad #indianfoods #indianfoodtales #indianfoodieez #indianfoodrocks #indianfoodtrail #indianfoodiye #indianfoodlover #indianfoodfestival #fbci #gurgaon #gurgaonfoodie #vegetarian #Vegetarianfood

Sheer-khurma is a patent Eid dish prepared in every Muslim house. Tracing the roots of the dish we find that in Saudi Arabia, an earlier form of consumption was Sheer(boiled milk) and Khurma(dates) to break the fasts. Later, Vermicelli was added and the dish came to be called Sheer Khurma. The dish gained prominence and evolved in India during Mughal Rule and is seen as part of Mughlai Cuisine as well. The Mughals added flavours, dry fruits and spices to give it an Indian touch. The spices were mixed as per the availability, weather and the season in which it was being consumed. For more such history and yummy recipes follow www.foodandstreets.com . . #foodandstreets #Eid #eidmubarak #dessert #sweetdish #sheerkhurma #sheer #khurma #dates #mughals #dryfruits #mughlaicuisine #foodstagram #foodpic #foodlover #foodies #foodie #foodporn #foodphoto #foodgram #foodpics #foodforthought #foodgasm #fooddiary #food #foodshare #foodblogger #instafood #foodphotography #foodlove

Stories of Old Delhi . I met Jumman Miya a few days back in one the narrow lanes of Chandani Chowk. I went to ask him directions but was amazed to see him selling only rice and spice. He had 7 kinds of rice and whole lot of whole spices (Garam Masala). I started talking to him . Me: Jumman Miya, ye kya sirf chaawal or khade masale? Baki saman to hai hi nahi aapki dukaan mein? (Jumman Miya, why do you only sell rice and whole spices?) . . Jumman Miya: Sirkar, sab cheezein chawal ki hi to banti hai, pulao, biryani ya kheer. Thode chawal liye, kuch masale dale aur khana ban ke taiyar. (Everything has rice, be it Pulao, biryani or Kheer. Throw in some spices in rice and you have your meal ready) . . This to me was a beautiful tiny tale. Jumman Miya's face was lit when I was speaking with him. Maybe it was his passion or just his way of narration which was unique and very soothing. Thank you Jumman Miya. Old Delhi can touch you in so many ways . . #foodandstreets #olddelhi #stories #olddelhistories #rice #spices #delhi_igers #sodelhi #ifoundawesome #biryani #pulao #kheer #dilli6 #travelphotography #delhiblogger #delhifoodie #delhifood #delhiwale #delhi_igers #instadelhi #newdelhi #delhigram #delhitimes #delhidiaries #dfordelhi #delhishopping #delhifoodies #delhihai #delhi6 #delhite #_soi

Mohabbat ka Sharbat, a famous drink from Old Delhi. Freshly cut watermelon chunks are added to the milk, which gives it a nice crunch along with the sweetness of the flavoured milk . . The drink becomes more popular during Ramzan. It is a almost a custom now to break your fast, and start Iftar after gulping down a glass of this rose flavoured drink . . So this Ramazan all you need is some Love and Dates 😉😁 . . #foodandstreets #mohabbatkasharbat #watermelon #roohafza #summer #ramadan2018 #ramazan🌙 #olddelhi #olddelhifood #summercooler #beverage #drinks #foodie #instafood #drinkspecial #drinkstime #drinksfordays #cooldrink #authentic #authenticindian

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