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Here Comes the Bride -er-Turkey!

By Lavina Melwani • Nov 12th, 2011 • Category: The Buzz

Did you ever hear of the arrival of the turkey on to the Thanksgiving table being heralded as the arrival of the ‘dulhan’ or Indian bride? For Sunita Advaney’s family fixing the 30 lb bird was like preparing for an elaborate Indian wedding. Trust desis to bring their own take on this American holiday, imprinting it with their own special flavor!


Vikas Khanna’s Piri Piri Shrimp

By Lavina Melwani • Jul 30th, 2011 • Category: Food

“This dish is one of the favorites on our appetizer list at Junoon. Its origins are in Goan cooking which evolved with considerable influence from the Portuguese who used Goa as a trading port for many years” Chef Vikas Khanna of Junoon