Culinary Tour in India Chef Interview
Filed Under Destination Features, Interviews India
Next in The International Kitchen's series of chef interviews is with Ms. Monica Bhatia, who leads our cooking class in Agra (India). She learned to cook from her mother, and has been passionate about food ever since, and now with her husband runs his family's restaurant, which was founded in 1960. She now imparts her knowledge to our travelers in an intimate and authentic experience. What is your name and… Read
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Culinary Trips with TIK: Winter Destinations
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, What's Up at TIK India, Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia
We have a lot of great winter travel destinations, both for travelers who seek to escape the cold and for those who seek it out. Today we're concentrating on some of our warmer destinations that we think make a great place to visit in the winter months. Cooking Vacations in India India is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural destinations in the world, and a serious destination for culinary… Read
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Murg Awadhi Korma (Spicy Chicken) on an India Cooking Vacation
Filed Under Food History, Recipes India
Indian cuisine is some of the most flavorful in the world, and this dish -- Murg Awadhi Korma -- exemplifies a classic dish from the city of Lucknow. The dish is packed with spices that are used in so many Indian recipes, such as cardamom and ginger, and utilizes ghee, which is clarified butter. The cooking style is important too, as 'Korma' means the meat has been braised in a… Read
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Indian Spices, Not Just Curry
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips India
Have you ever looked at a bottle marked "curry powder" and wondered whether that's really all there is to Indian spices? Curry powder is a mix of other spices (much like a classic chili powder, which is not really a spice at all, or the other popular Indian spice mix, garam masala). So what are the top Indian spices, and how do you use them to create delectable Indian dishes?… Read
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What to Drink in India | Culinary Tours with TIK
Filed Under Destination Features, Wines & Spirits India
So you've booked your cooking vacation to India with The International Kitchen. You've tried the recipes for Galawat Kebab, Murg Awadhi Tikka, and naan that you've found on our website and in our blog. You've read up on Indian spices and ingredients. You're all ready to go, but you're wondering what you'll drink while you're there, right? It should be no surprise that tea is a staple in India. Remember… Read
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Indian Recipe for Galawat Kebab
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Recipes India
Indian cuisine is incredibly varied, which is not surprising given the size and multi-ethnic nature of India itself! From meat kebabs to vegetarian palak, from curries to tandoors, Indian cuisine has it all. Today we're featuring a recipe from our fabulous cooking vacations in India. A kebab, of course, is some variety of cooked meat, and "galawat" here refers to the type of spice blend. In Awadhi cuisine, kebabs usually… Read
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