We'd like to begin with a short note about hot food and spicy food. Contrary to popular belief, Indian cuisine is not meant to be hot. There are a great variety of herbs and spices used in Indian cooking. These may add flavor, aid digestion, have medicinal properties, or just bring color to the food (usually it's a combination of a few qualities).
The types and flavors of herbs and spices vary as you travel from one place to another within India. Just as anywhere else, there are people that cook and eat really hot food; however, almost all Indian restaurants will ask for your preference while taking your order. If they forget to ask you, please do let your waiter know.
The cuisine we have chosen this month is called Mughlai. Recipes for some of the dishes mentioned here are included in this issue and you can send your questions about the intricacies of their preparation to our world famous chef consultants.
Most visits to India start with Delhi and explorations of the capital are typically divided between New & Old Delhi. Let us begin our culinary & tourism experience with Old Delhi.
You start your day with a brief stop at Raj Ghat to pay your respects to Mahatma Gandhi at his cremation site & memorial. You then travel a very short distance to two of India's most impressive Mughal era monuments - the amazing Red Fort (A World Heritage Site) and the impressive Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque).
Begin your culinary crusade at the Mughal Durbar Restaurant in Chandni Chowk. The mouthwatering buttered naans (leavened Indian bread) are freshly baked and flavored with aniseed. They will melt in your mouth and are a perfect accompaniment to the large variety of curries available here.
An essential is the popular tandoori specialty - Tandoori Chicken. It is marinated and then cooked to perfection in a clay oven. Round off a highly satisfying repast with the ever-popular Seviyan (vermicelli cooked with milk and sugar) for desert.
After your lunch at Chandni Chowk, head across town to the other end of Delhi and embark on an adventure of a different kind as you explore Delhi's monuments ranging from the medieval period to the magnificent architectural legacy of India's British rulers.
Arrive at the incredible Qutab Minar and explore the 72.5 m (287 feet) high tower. It was built as a symbol of victory by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak at the end of the 12th century. In the vicinity of the Qutab Minar stands the almost mythical Ashoka Pillar. It is amazing how this large 5th century Iron Pillar has not rusted at all in 1600 years, despite the vagaries of Delhi's weather!
Head back towards Delhi's center and drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. "Lutyens Delhi" includes the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan, designed and built by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens in 1931. It is the State residence of the President of India and has over 350 rooms.
Close to Rashtrapati Bhavan is the Parliament House, a domed almost circular structure almost a kilometer in circumference, where the bicameral legislature of India meets for its sessions.
Less than 2 kilometers away is the famous India Gate, a beautiful war memorial constructed in honor of the soldiers who died during World War I and housing an eternal flame in their honor. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1719, the Jantar Mantar Observatory is still remarkably accurate for astronomical calculations and is located next to Delhi's bustling commercial center, Connaught Place.
New Delhi is home to many remarkable monuments, including the Purana Qila (Old Fort), Humayun's Tomb, and the Bahai or Lotus Temple. All these monuments are definitely worth a visit if you are spending more then one day at Delhi. At quite a distance from all the aforementioned monuments, the uniquely shaped Bahai Temple silhouetted against Delhi's skyline, has become synonymous with Delhi itself for its many visitors, much like Sydney's famous Opera House.
After exploring Jantar Mantar you drive in to neighboring Connaught Place and treat yourself to your next delicious Indian meal. The Delhi Durbar Restaurant design and ambiance evoke memories of a Mughal court. Indulge your palate and choose from a wide variety of succulent vegetable, chicken and lamb delicacies to be found here.
We believe that at the end of this day all five of your senses will have been stimulated more then you had anticipated. We hope that the other four senses mirror the extreme satisfaction that your taste buds will have experienced.
Visit Easy Tours of India website for India Tours detail.
The types and flavors of herbs and spices vary as you travel from one place to another within India. Just as anywhere else, there are people that cook and eat really hot food; however, almost all Indian restaurants will ask for your preference while taking your order. If they forget to ask you, please do let your waiter know.
The cuisine we have chosen this month is called Mughlai. Recipes for some of the dishes mentioned here are included in this issue and you can send your questions about the intricacies of their preparation to our world famous chef consultants.
Most visits to India start with Delhi and explorations of the capital are typically divided between New & Old Delhi. Let us begin our culinary & tourism experience with Old Delhi.
You start your day with a brief stop at Raj Ghat to pay your respects to Mahatma Gandhi at his cremation site & memorial. You then travel a very short distance to two of India's most impressive Mughal era monuments - the amazing Red Fort (A World Heritage Site) and the impressive Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque).
Begin your culinary crusade at the Mughal Durbar Restaurant in Chandni Chowk. The mouthwatering buttered naans (leavened Indian bread) are freshly baked and flavored with aniseed. They will melt in your mouth and are a perfect accompaniment to the large variety of curries available here.
An essential is the popular tandoori specialty - Tandoori Chicken. It is marinated and then cooked to perfection in a clay oven. Round off a highly satisfying repast with the ever-popular Seviyan (vermicelli cooked with milk and sugar) for desert.
After your lunch at Chandni Chowk, head across town to the other end of Delhi and embark on an adventure of a different kind as you explore Delhi's monuments ranging from the medieval period to the magnificent architectural legacy of India's British rulers.
Arrive at the incredible Qutab Minar and explore the 72.5 m (287 feet) high tower. It was built as a symbol of victory by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak at the end of the 12th century. In the vicinity of the Qutab Minar stands the almost mythical Ashoka Pillar. It is amazing how this large 5th century Iron Pillar has not rusted at all in 1600 years, despite the vagaries of Delhi's weather!
Head back towards Delhi's center and drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. "Lutyens Delhi" includes the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan, designed and built by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens in 1931. It is the State residence of the President of India and has over 350 rooms.
Close to Rashtrapati Bhavan is the Parliament House, a domed almost circular structure almost a kilometer in circumference, where the bicameral legislature of India meets for its sessions.
Less than 2 kilometers away is the famous India Gate, a beautiful war memorial constructed in honor of the soldiers who died during World War I and housing an eternal flame in their honor. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1719, the Jantar Mantar Observatory is still remarkably accurate for astronomical calculations and is located next to Delhi's bustling commercial center, Connaught Place.
New Delhi is home to many remarkable monuments, including the Purana Qila (Old Fort), Humayun's Tomb, and the Bahai or Lotus Temple. All these monuments are definitely worth a visit if you are spending more then one day at Delhi. At quite a distance from all the aforementioned monuments, the uniquely shaped Bahai Temple silhouetted against Delhi's skyline, has become synonymous with Delhi itself for its many visitors, much like Sydney's famous Opera House.
After exploring Jantar Mantar you drive in to neighboring Connaught Place and treat yourself to your next delicious Indian meal. The Delhi Durbar Restaurant design and ambiance evoke memories of a Mughal court. Indulge your palate and choose from a wide variety of succulent vegetable, chicken and lamb delicacies to be found here.
We believe that at the end of this day all five of your senses will have been stimulated more then you had anticipated. We hope that the other four senses mirror the extreme satisfaction that your taste buds will have experienced.
Visit Easy Tours of India website for India Tours detail.
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