Recently on my fight to London i saw a part of  this travel series and it is simply outstanding to say the least.I have seen many culinary travel shows that have been shot in India  over the years but by far Gordan’s Great Escape is the best so far. I wanted to share it with my friends. So here it is .. Enjoy… India

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For all those who love a good slice of pizza, and for those who can’t get enough of flavors from the Indian subcontinent! Tiffin etc is here to the rescue. Here is perfect example in what i believe that Indian food can be fun, chic, light and refreshing.

A trip to the city of Philadelphia and you can taste something that is unique. Traditional pizzas with Indian flavors and Indian street style drinks.

It took me a few months of testing (and tasting) and re-testing the flavor combination of bold Indian flavors with thin crust homemade dough and fresh mozzarella. What we came up with is 6 different pizzas each with has its own homemade sauce and toppings.

Murg Makhani & Lal Mirch
tandoori grilled chicken, “makhani” – home made tomato sauce, red chili flakes and fresh mozzarella

Boti Kebab
slivers of bbq tandoori grilled lamb, homemade onion sauce, roasted tomatoes and fresh mozzarella

Tandoori Subzi
seasonal tandoori grilled vegetables, roasted garlic, cilantro mint pesto and fresh mozzarella

Saag Paneer
creamed spinach, ricotta cheese and crumbled homemade cottage cheese

Paneer Tikka And Hari Mirch
tandoori grilled cottage cheese, “makhani sauce”, green chillies and mint

Keema Mattar
minced tender lamb, english peas, cilantro mint pesto and ricotta cheese

TIFFIN ETC
712 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia 19123
Phone: (215) 922-1297

” Celebrating world flavors” event showcases food service corporation “Sodexo” partnerships with culinary organizations and renowned chefs from around the world. To kick of this series chef Hari Nayak was invited as the first international chef to educate the students in various diverse/ ethnic cuisines and engage them in culinary demos/ lectures on food. The 2 week event was held during Nov 10th – Nov 21st to celebrate and educate the flavors and the diverse cuisine of India. The series will continue in the future with renowned celebrity chefs like Micheal Smith, Ming Tsai and Rick Bayless.

Click on below links

SODEXO

University of Toronto

Brock Press write up

“Cooking for Life” Presents TASTE FOR LIFE

Join Honarary Lead Chef Vikas Khanna from New York City

and Chicago’s Top Chefs

Featuring Master Sommelier Alpna Singh (Host of Check. Please!)

Tantalize all your senses with culinary samplings from Chicago’s hottest restaurants and tastes of fine wine from around the globe. Stir your soul with the sounds of live entertainment from singer Greta Pope, Enjoy a whiskey tasting with your dessert and bid on exciting live and silent auction prizes.

Touch the world with your commitment to ending violence.

Thursday, April 17, 2008
River East Art Center
435 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Watch Past events organized by cooking for life

I spent most of my time around Kochi (Cochin). We were filming for a TV series ” Food of India “.

Kochi is a gourmet’s delight and at all the cuisine is as diverse as it is remarkable. There is a huge variety in seafood, from shrimp, crisp-fried mussel, grilled prawn, lobster and squid done just so and, of course, soft-shelled crabs tossed Kerala-style. But the meen pollichathu, a delicious fish fillet coated with spice paste, wrapped in banana leaf and roasted should be a priority. There is the staple kappa kari, which is fish and tapioca, and puttu (steamed rice cakes) with beef roast. Again Grand Hotel’s restaurant comes top of my list.

Chinese fishing nets

Fort Kochi’s ‘You buy, I cook’ beach side food stalls, not far from the Chinese fishing nets, offer good fresh seafood and beautiful views. You can also choose from fresh catch prawns, pomfret, snapper, shark or king fish. You can choose your own “catch of the day” from one of the fishmongers opposite the fishing nets. Then, take it to one of the nearby “fast food” shacks where they will cook it for you.

Curious to learn more about the local cuisine!!

I recommend some hands on cooking experience, with Nimy Paul

Nimmy, a professional cookery instructor,conducts cookery classes. She teaches guests the nuances of traditional Kerala recipes. She offers food and hospitality to guests at her home. Nimmy and Paul belong to traditional Syrian Christian community in Kerala. In keeping with the tradition of their families they enjoy having guests and serving good food.

Enjoy!