Suda

In recent years, I have noticed a trend where restaurants add the word ‘Modern’ to the cuisine they serve and I must whole heartedly agree that I am a huge fan of such endeavours. Because according to me, the moment you add ‘Modern’ to a cuisine, it wide opens the door to creativity. It gives…

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Queen Victoria Night Market

Almost every Saturday I try not to miss my alarm because I very much look forward to be at The Queen Victoria Market before rush hours. The market opens at 6.a.m, so if you manage to wake up early and be there by 8ish you are safe! I usually reach by 8:30, grab a warm…

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Saravana Bhavan

Mostly after morning yoga, I crave for Indian breakfast. Steaming hot soft Idlis with chutney and sambar or a crispy ghee roast. But City of Melbourne makes it impossible unless I put my apron on and cook!   Recently my colleague and friend mentioned about Saravana Bhavan opening a new branch here in the city.…

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Mukka

I always have trouble answering a non-Indian colleague/friend who asks me What do Indians eat? Being an Indian, I find this the toughest because I seriously have no definite answer for this. India is a land of diversities not just in culture, language, dressing,etc. but also FOOD. Every 50 kilometers of travel in India will introduce…

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Growing Greens

Watching Jamie cook is what I love the most these days. A few days ago watched his perfect roast potatoes. Since then I am in hunt of italian herbs. Its pretty disappointing when you know that many of them are available only as dried. So I set side my dream of trying out every combination of…

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