What are the best pictures of food?

 These are the images from a restaurant in Lower Parel, Mumbai, called SpiceKlub. They are known for their gorgeous food presentation and use of liquid nitrogen in cooking.

Bubbling Kulfi: Distorted Kulfi made by pouring kulfi paste into liquid nitrogen along with different flavors that you can add, mix and experiment. It might taste like the normal Kulfi but it surely doesn’t look like one.

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Pani Puri: Did you ever wonder if you were a scientist? Well, try your hand at gastronomy with tamarind chutney in a syringe and pani in test tubes.

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Flower pot: Chocolate mud, chocolate shovel with filling of chocolate ganache and caramel, chocolate flower pot, sprinkled with pistachio dust; only thing missing is cocoa sapling. The pot is made of dark Belgian chocolate and it contains chocolate mud and velvety rasmalai and saffron mousse. All the flavors blend in absolute harmony.

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Paan Mousse: Paan flavored cheesecake, betel leaf, and liquid nitrogen poured on it, instantly freezing it, and a cloud of smoke under which you unveil the Paan. Ice paan is given a new meaning.

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Soap cake: Dark rich chocolate fudge presented as a Pears-shaped soap bar with dairy foam that you’ll surely think twice before eating, and then you won’t have enough of it.

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Image and other credits: OnQue.

What are some of the best places to explore in Odisha with minimum budget?

 It actually does not cost much to travel in Odisha, only issue is that of good accomodation and facilities. Anyway outside the standard Bhubaneshwar-Puri-Konark-Chilika circuit, there are some places that are worth a visit, and which do not cost too much. Again these are places I have been to, don’t really have much idea about Western part of Odisha.

Koraput-Jeypore-Gupteshwar

Southern part of Odisha is quite an unexplored beauty. You have beautiful valleys, thick forests, hills, lakes waiting to be discovered. Unfortunately poor infrastructure and add to it Naxal issue has meant the region has not really tapped it’s potential. You can catch a bus to Koraput, or even go on a road trip from Vizag, or Vizianagaram. Till Saluru it’s pretty much plain area. From Salur, you have a very steep ghat road, runs through thick forests.

And then you reach Sunki right on the Andhra-Odisha border.

From there on to Pottangi, which has the Gali Gabdar waterfalls

From Pottangi en route to Koraput, you pass Sunabeda, lovely route with rolling meadows, valleys and lakes.

And the neatly maintained HAL Township here

Koraput is a sleepy small town, very picturesque with hills and all. Has some decent hotels too.

Jagannath Temple here is worth a visit

You can also check out the Kolab Dam hydro electric project between Koraput and Jeypore.

But the best part is Gupteswar temple, around 90 km from Koraput. The main attraction is the Shiva Linga in a limestone cave. Located near the Kolab river, it involves a trek through a dense forest.

And this is how it is in the cave.

This is one trip I would reccomend to any one in Odisha.

Which are some best places to visit in or around Jodhpur?

Jodhpur is often referred to as “the blue city of India”, due to the many blue-painted houses surrounding Mehrangarh fort. The second largest city of Rajasthan is divided into two: the old city and the new city. This city is also known as the “Sun City” as it experiences the bright, sunny weather for most of the year. Jodhpur is located on the edge of the Thar Desert, because of which the temperature peaks very high and dry during the summer.

Jodhpur is also famous for its handicrafts, artifacts, and Jodhpuri jutties. Tourists buy famous jutties during their visit and also try the famous Rajasthani cuisine.

These are some of the best places to visit in and around Jodhpur.

Mehrangarh Fort

One of the largest and most famous forts of Rajasthan was built in 1459. There are a number of things to see within the fort complex - several palaces, courtyards, gardens, galleries, a museum, and temples, and so on. Mehrangarh is a mesmerizing experience.

Umaid Bhavan Palace

The palace was constructed by King Umaid Singh in the 20th century and has been partially converted into a hotel and museum. The Palace Museum has some fantastic collections of rare clocks, exotic furniture, stuffed leopards, and amazing trophies.

Mandore Gardens

The former capital of the Marwar kingdom has now been converted into a sightseeing place. The fort has been dedicated to various deities and Rajput heroes. The garden is constructed with well-planned greenery and a well-designed rock landscape garden.

Jaswant thada

With thin and highly polished slabs, this mausoleum lies on the left of the Mehrangarh fort. The grounds are filled with a beautiful multi-tiered garden, carved gazebos, and a small lake. The main memorial has been built like a temple.

Balsamand Lake

The Balsamand Lake is located 5km from Jodhpur. The beauty of the lake is enhanced by the Balsamand fort situated on the banks of the lake. The peaceful environment and the well-built garden around the lake make the lake a peaceful place to sit and relax.

Visiting Jodhpur will draw you closer to the Rajasthani rich culture. Along with the forts and monuments, you can learn a lot more about the kings of Rajasthan. You can interact with the locals and try the famous Rajasthani cuisine too. This journey will be a long-lasting memory for someone who loves the ancient heritage.

What are the best Indian street foods?

 Since popular examples are already stated here by others, I am including other street foods across India, some of which are my favourites.

All picture credits to Google Images and the owners of the pics.

1. Maddur vada - savoury fritter from Karnataka

2. Mysore bonda- deep-fried dumplings

3. Ros omelette- Evening/night time snack from Goa, omelette served with chicken curry and warm rolls

4. Pazham pori- Tea-time Kerala snack of batter fried banana

5. Kothu parotta- spicy curried shreds of parotta with vegetables, egg or meat. Tamil Nadu speciality

6. Bhurji pav- Scrambled eggs Mumbai style

7. Roasted shakarkandi- sweet potato, Delhi

8. Besan ka chilla- Chandni Chowk, Delhi

9. Aloo kabli chaat- Kolkata

10. Jhaal muri- West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha

11. Kathi roll- Kolkata

12. Dahi bara, aloo dum- Anywhere in Odisha

13. Parippu vada- chana dal fritters from South India, esp Kerala

14. Surti locho- lentil snack from Gujarat

15. Sev khamani- Cousin to above, also from Gujarat

16. Mirchi bada- Rajasthan

17. Kheema pav- Mumbai

18. Litti chokha- Bihar

19. Dhuska ghugni- Jharkhand

20. Bombay Sandwich

21. Misal pav- Maharashtra. Regional variants exist, matki is the usual pulse used. Misal lovers insist on topping up with the spicy tari.

22. Hurda bhel-Maharashtra. Winter time chhat made with lightly roasted tender sorghum (jowar)

23. Daulat ki chaat/Malayo/Malai Makkhan/Nimish- North India, only available in winter, till end of February. It is a delight, although it is just milk fat foam served lightly sweetened.

24. Punugulu chutney- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana. Deep fried idli batter.

25. Pesarattu upma-Andhra Pradesh, Telangana. Semolina upma with moong dal dosa.

26. Chana jor garam- Inexpensive chickpea snack popular all over North India

27. Baida roti- Mumbai version of the meat stuffed Mughlai egg paratha. Ramzan special.

28. Sindhi Dal Pakwan- Breakfast dish of spicy channa dal and crisp pastry.

29. Egg Devil aka Dimer Chop- Kolkata. Fish, meat and vegetarian choice also popular but this one is my favourite :) Enjoyed with kasundi

30. Thukpa- Tibetan noodle and vegetable soup, the Nepalese version is spicier.

What is the best food to taste in Mangalore?

 When it comes to food, Mangalore ROCKS. There are excellent dines where the following food is available and you have to try it without fail if you ever visit Mangalore.

1. Buns: It is a very popular breakfast made of Maida in a unique way and fried in hot coconut oil. It is served with sambar and chutney.

2. Neer dosa: It is another popular breakfast of coastal Karnataka. It is made of rice flour. It is served with curry and chutney. The dosa has a thin and white texture.

3. Golibaje: It is another breakfast prepared from Maida. It is available in all hotels across coastal Karnataka. It is served with chutney. This is usually an evening snack in Mangalore.

4) Parfait: This is one of the most delicious ice cream available in Ideal ice cream or Pabba’s ice cream parlor in Lal Bagh. It is must try for sure.

5)Kori rotti: This is one of the best lunch items that you can find in Mangalore. It is a coastal chicken curry along with rice roti. Rice roti is crisp and is crushed to mix well with the chicken curry.