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    • Eggless
      • Eggless Savouries
      • Eggless Sweet Stuff
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    • Seafood Recipes
    • Meat Dishes
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  • Asia and Pacific,  Culinary Education,  India,  Ingredients,  Tamil Nadu

    Jackfruits of Panruti

    As the jackfruit ripens, it transforms into a soft, sweet treat with tropical flavors reminiscent of pineapple, mango, and banana. Ripe jackfruit is used in various desserts like cakes, puddings, and ice cream. Tamil culinary traditions include dishes like Jackfruit Payasam, a creamy dessert with ripe jackfruit, coconut milk, and jaggery, and Elai Adai, a sweet delicacy of rice flour, coconut, jaggery, chopped jackfruit, all steamed in a banana leaf.

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    Fishery at Wadduwa

    October 5, 2012

    Antique Shops of Chettinad

    December 27, 2017

    The Golden City

    June 11, 2015
  • Asia and Pacific,  Culinary Education,  India,  Ingredients,  Pondicherry,  Tamil Nadu

    Salt Mines

    As you journey along the ECR, you’ll witness sprawling shallow pools filled with seawater gradually transforming into salt crystals. The glistening sight of the sun reflecting off the water is truly mesmerizing. Additionally, mounds of salt covered with canvas can be spotted across the area, symbolizing the productivity and importance of these mines in the region’s economy.

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    March 17, 2013

    Here and There in Ho Chi Minh city

    February 6, 2013

    The Refreshing Fruit Experience

    January 22, 2025
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Overseas Eateries,  Tamil Nadu,  Uncategorized

    Divine Flavours at Paati Veedu

    Paati Veedu embodies nostalgia and tradition, offering a unique glimpse into Tamilian culture through its food, ambience, and hospitality. Whether you're seeking a taste of home or an introduction to Tamilian cuisine, this restaurant promises an unforgettable dining experience.

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    Water, Air and Earth elements at Munnar

    June 10, 2012

    People watching in Pune

    March 17, 2013

    Not Enough of Tokyo!!

    April 26, 2014
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Karnataka,  Overseas Eateries

    Meat Feast at Karnivore Kitchen

    Kalyan’s speciality is Old Bangalore Naati Oota.  This cuisine is influenced by early migrants from Tamil Nadu, Andra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka who settled in Bengaluru in the early 20th century.  The dishes are predominantly non-vegetarian.

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    Streets of Kolkata

    December 27, 2015

    Foraging at Mount Yaedake

    December 20, 2024

    Hand Crafted Soba

    April 24, 2014
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Tamil Nadu

    Snack Queen of Karaikudi!

    Indians love snacking, especially those made at home. I do remember my primary and secondary school days when Amma used to make certain snacks for tea time. By 4.30 pm we would be seated and served with snacks (usually savouries like bhaji and pakoras or murukku) and cups of hot thick milk tea. It was family bonding time for us. The culture is the same with Indians all over the world. Tea-time is relished as everyone shares their experience and aspirations with family members. While the North Indians are associated with rich, milk based sweets, the South Indians’ favourites are deep fried savoury snacks.

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    Buddha Bellies Cooking School

    April 21, 2014

    Pettah Market in Colombo

    October 5, 2012

    Street foods of Yangon

    June 21, 2014
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Tamil Nadu

    Quaint Ayyanar temple in Kothamangalam

    I found this quaint Ayyanar temple in Kothamangalam, Karaikudi. Ayannar is the Tamil deity worshipped by villagers in India. He is said to look after the villages, ensuring there is enough rain and sunshine for good harvest and He is the protector of the villagers. He is always depicted on or by the side of a white stallion with a sword in his hand! Therefore, it is natural for devotees to make offerings of terracotta horses especially hand-made by non-Brahamin potter priests. These colourful and beautiful clay horses are supposed to watch over their Lord Ayyanar at the temple over the centuries.

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    Ta Prohm Temple

    June 12, 2012

    Sambals and Warungs

    December 1, 2012

    The Killing Fields

    June 12, 2013
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Tamil Nadu

    The Bangala – Unforgettable Chettinad Cuisine

    The verandahs are huge and had plush old fashioned rattan furniture. Every floor has old fashioned wood and glass cupboards filled with a good selection of books. Coffee table books on Tamil Nadu, Colonial England, Chettinad and India in general are also on display. This personal touch is important for hotels. I have come across hotels that make a library of books left behind by the guests. But at the Bangala, the books are specially chosen for the eyes of the guests.

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    Tea and Spices at Nuwara Eliya

    October 8, 2012

    Temples and Shrines Everywhere

    December 1, 2012

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    December 27, 2024
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Tamil Nadu

    Saratha Vilas – Mansion in Chettinad

    I have heard so much about Chettinad and Chettiars that when I had the opportunity to experience real Chettinad culture and tradition, I did not want to give it a miss. My hosts Bernard Dragon and Michel Adment, both French Architects and interior designers, who owned Saratha Vilas are the co-founders of the association ArcHe-S (Architectural Heritage Safeguard), which initiated the Revive Chettinad Heritage Campaign in partnership with UNESCO. They are well travelled in India and have a thorough knowledge of South India.

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    January 17, 2025

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    March 17, 2013

    The Bangala – Unforgettable Chettinad Cuisine

    December 27, 2018
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Tamil Nadu

    Antique Shops of Chettinad

    Seriously, I was in seventh heaven when I walked through these lane with about 20 plus shops selling antique pieces leftover by the Chettiars!! It was a Sunday and only about half the shops were open but I just could not leave that place. There were enamel wares, tiffin carriers, pickle jars, basins, spittoons, kettles, radios, steel and wooden spice boxes, porcelain and enamel plates and trays, beautiful mirrors, lamps and the list can go on. Many of these pieces have been bought and brought into India by the Chettiars when they went travelling to Sweden, Japan, Austria, Germany, England and Czechoslovakia for business. You need to bargain down the…

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    Rest and Relax at Marari Beach Resort

    June 14, 2012

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    December 27, 2018

    Cooking at the Jetwing Lagoon, Negombo

    October 11, 2012
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Tamil Nadu

    Chennai Street Markets

    Two places to witness street markets in Chennai - Ranganathan Street and Mambalam Vegetable Market. You can get all you want vegetables and local and imported fruits at very cheap price. Some of the vendors are so friendly to foreigners and some just don’t look at you. You will also find spice grinding mills, poultry and meat stalls in the same vicinity. The markets are usually crowded up till about 11 am and then it starts becoming busy after 4.30 p.m. Traffic is very congested during the peak period.

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    College Street – Mecca for Book Lovers

    December 27, 2015

    Tsukiji Fish Market

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Devagi Sanmugam

As a chef, spice curator, and author of over 20 cookbooks, my life revolves around the exquisite world of food. I am deeply passionate about experiencing food in all its forms—I love to see, touch, smell, hear, and feel the ingredients that create culinary magic. Each spice tells a story, every herb evokes a memory, and the textures of food bring joy to my senses. Traveling is not just a pastime for me; it is an essential part of my journey as a culinary educator. Exploring diverse cuisines around the world allows me to expand my knowledge and understanding of food, enriching both my cooking and teaching. I revel in discovering new flavors and techniques that I can share with others, igniting their own passion for cooking. This blog is a heartfelt expression of my love for food—a platform where I can share my culinary adventures, insights, and recipes. Join me as we explore global cuisine, celebrating the beautiful and delicious experiences that food offers.

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