Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts

Saturday, June 20, 2026

What are some surprising facts about food?

 

  1. White chocolate is not chocolate

Don't be fooled by its name. White chocolate doesn't contain any chocolate at all. It's a mixture of sugar, milk, vanilla, lecithin, and cocoa butter.

2. Nutmeg is a hallucinogenic psychotropic drug.

If you consume large amounts of nutmeg, it can become a psychedelic drug. This is because nutmeg contains a natural compound called myxorubicin . Consuming large amounts can cause hallucinations. Nutmeg is also toxic if consumed in large quantities.

3. There is no difference between the wax on the surface of fruit and the wax on the surface of a car.

The shine on the fruit's surface comes from Brazilian palm wax, which is the same type of wax found on cars. I don't know what you think about this!

4. Tomato sauce was once used as medicine

In the early 1800s, people believed that tomatoes had medicinal uses. At the same time, doctors claimed that tomato sauce could treat diarrhea and digestive disorders. So, at that time, tomato sauce was used as a medicine.

5. Biscuits are more harmful to your teeth than sugar

Acid is the biggest cause of tooth decay, not sugar! Biscuits tend to stick to your teeth and become a breeding ground for bacteria.

6. Drinking more wine at the bar not because it tastes good, but because the music is too loud.

Research shows that music volume can influence a person's drinking habits. Loud music makes people drink more and faster.

7. The expiry date on a bottle of mineral water has nothing to do with the water inside.

The water doesn't spoil, but the bottle does. Over time, plastic bottles will leak chemical particles into the water. While this doesn't make the water harmful, it can reduce its freshness.

8. Honey is bee vomit

When bees collect nectar, they swallow it and store it in their stomachs. When they return to the hive, they regurgitate the nectar back into the hive.

9. Sweet drinks can cause dementia

Studies have shown that people who consume one or more artificially sweetened drinks a day are three times more likely to develop dementia than others.

Monday, June 15, 2026

What is your favourite food in Kerala cuisine?

 Being a vegetarian, I haven't been able to try the various supposedly delicious meat recipes of Kerala, including beef ularthiyathu.

But here are my favourites which I make sure to hog when in Kerala.

Puttu kadala curry
Pazhan kanji with all the sides
Kappa puzhukku

Occasionally I enjoy these recipes at Kumarakom restaurant in Chennai.

Paal ada payasam

Paalada payasam I enjoy occasionally at my workplace where many Mallus work. In fact two of my past bosses were both Mallu women and boy, the payasams used to be heavenly!

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Which food makes Kolkataans happy?

 Food and Kolkata goes hand in hand…literally..

Everywhere in the streets,grounds, stations you will find food shops.Catering to all economic groups of people.We are food lovers.

Food is inexpensive in Kolkata then rest of the country..

Here are the food that makes us happy 😊😊😊

1 Food made by very dearest Mummy.

Every day Bengali Thali

Sorshe Ilish--Hilsha the King of Fish…finger lickingly good….what an aroma of steamed mustard..uffff😋😋😋😋

IT'S OUR CLASSIC SIGNATURE BENGALI DISH!!!!

Chingri r Malaikari

Rich gravy of big Prawns cooked in mustard oil,spices and coconut paste…your neighborhood starts smelling by its aroma…..once in awhile you must taste it😊😊you will like it I bet!!

THIS IS ALSO A. VERY FAMOUS DISH,SERVED TO ESTEEMED GUESTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD 👌👌👌

Dab chingri

MISTI DOI

Sweet curd…like this is only made by Bengalis .

MISTI…

The world famous Bengali misti akka.. Kolkata sweets are to die for.. unmatchable aroma, softness, gooey and sweet…words are not enough to describe..

The legendary Balaram Mullick And Radharaman Mullick inventors of many popular sweets…

Bengalis have a love affair with Biriyani 😜😜

I eat it now and then😁😁😁

Kolkata biriyani is known for a big potato along with egg.Arsalan in Park Circus is legendary for its Biriyani…yummmmm😋😋😋😋😋

Menu of Arsalan..

MIXED FRIED RICE

Mixed fried rice,Chili Chiken and other Chinese dishes of Tengra, Chinatown is to die for 😋😋😋👌👌👌We simply love it..

CHILLI CHICKEN ,FRIED RICE

MOGLAI POROTA

Of Anadi cabin, Esplanade..has no comparison..😋😋eat it, to find out more about it😁😁😁..

Anadi cabin menu

Very popular food.

Rolls-- Kathi rolls

Must be eaten from the inventors of rolls themselves 😋😋😋😋😋😋👌👌👌

The taste will linger in your mouth for hours..I bet..you won't love any other roll in your life time

Kochi pathar jhol…aka goat Curry..goes well with Biriyani 😜😜

SINGARA. ….i.e Samosa for you North India 👍👍

Evening gossips without Samosa is unthinkable 😊😊

Cauliflower and peas Singara you get only during winter…We love it…try it..you will be in love..

Cutlets and chops of Mitra Cafe in North Kolkata…you will miss it if you skip it.. really!!

Flurry's

Wellknown for Cakes,baked goods, pasties, European breakfast.. Europeans love Flurry's

It's a legend in Kolkata's baking scenary,since the days of British Raj when Kolkata was the capital of India.

The legendary Nahoum's for their baked items.Based inside New Market Esplanade

Jhalmuri of the streets of Kolkata drives us crazy!!!!We feel it's best muri ever👌👌👌

Fuchka..i.e Golgappa for you😊😊

Best to be had from any street vendor

So,these were some food Bengalis have in Kolkata.There are many mouthwatering food left uncovered by me since this answer has become too long..

When you come to Kolkata please visit any of the lengedary places mentioned here..I bet you will love it !!!

Happy eating 😊😊

What is the major difference between North Indians and South Indians while eating food?

 Question: What is the major difference between North Indians and South Indians while eating food?

Most South Indian foods couldn’t be enjoyed with a spoon. Indeed you can try with a spoon. But it won’t give such satisfaction as eating with hand. And anyway never try eating in banana leaf with a spoon :)

So the main difference is most South Indians prefer to eat food by hand!

And most North Indians prefer a spoon or else try to use hand but without touching the curry directly by the hand. Anyway, most of their food items are not watery like South. And I have seen a few battling to eat Dosa with a fork as well :) That’s a crime indeed :)

Friday, June 12, 2026

Which food best represents Gujarat?

 I'm living in Gujarat for the past 22 years, so I can give this answer.

Gujarat is a pretty much diverse state in terms of language and food.

Gujarat is mainly divided into five regions.

  1. North Gujarat
  2. Central Gujarat
  3. South Gujarat
  4. Saurashtra
  5. Kutch

Although, Common language is Gujarati but dialect and food changes from region to region.

North Gujarat

Main city - Ahmedabad

Famous food items of Ahmedabad and North Gujarat are

  1. Dal vada

2. Steam Dhokla

3. Maska Bun

4. Gota

5. Fafda jalebi

6. Dhebra

Saurashtra

Main city - Rajkot

Famous food items of Rajkot and Saurashtra are

  1. Green Chutney

2. Chikki

3. Ghughra

4. Penda

5. Bhungra Bateta

6. Khajali

6.Kachori

7. Vanela gathiya

8. Bread katka

9. Fruity Ice dish Golas

10. Ringan no oro & Bajra no rotlo

11. Chaapdi Undhiyu

12. Puri Shaak

Central Gujarat

Main city - Vadodara

Famous food items of Vadodara and Central Gujarat are

  1. Sev Usal

2. Muthia

3. Frankie

4. Lilo Chevdo

5. Bhakharwadi

South Gujarat

Main City - Surat

Famous food items of Surat and South Gujarat are

  1. Locho

2. Ghari

3. Khaman Dhokla

4. Sev khamni

5. Undhiyu

6. Aloo puri

7. Lilva Kachori

8. Idada

Kutch

Main City - Bhuj

  1. Dabeli

2. Kadak

Some other famous food items from all over Gujarat

  1. Thepla

2. Khakhra

3. Dal pakwan

4. Khandvi

5. Bhajiya

6. Patra

7. Ragda Pattice

8. Dal Dhokli

Warning: After observing this mouth-watering dishes it is compulsory to upvote.

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