While coming back from #Hyderabad last evening, I caried back #Biryani from the iconic #NizamClub and our #SundayLunch today was a treat. This flavourful Biryani was aptly moist, delicately flavoured, very aromatic and had quite a few pieces of #Mutton. Served with #Raita and #BagaraBaingan, it was quite a feast. We preferred having Biryani on its own to relish its flavours and the #Curry separately.

Hyderabad has various iconic places for Biryani and everyone has its distinct place.

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The story of Scrambled Eggs : A few days ago, during our holidays in #Malaysia, I asked the Chef on the counter for #ScrambledEggs in breakfast. To my dismay, he sprinkled some oil in the pan, a ladle and a half of beaten eggs, few strokes of spatula here and there and transferred the heap on a plate. Hain, that’s it? Luckily, another gentleman asked for the same and I let him have it. A ran across to the milk counter, poured a bit of it in a cup, came back and asked him to do it again. As soon as he ladled the beaten eggs, I added the milk in it. He gave me a weird look. Reaching across his counter, picked up some salt and pepper and added too. Asked him to add a bit of grated cheese which he added reluctantly. He did his spatula chores and by the time the final thing came out, he was smiling and before handing over my plate, said thank you, smilingly. A breakfast salvaged to some extent.

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Our #Holidays in #Malayasia also gave some #FoodExperience. Here’s #FoodGlimpse1 : An #IndianThali of a #ChickenTikka & #MixVeg (not so authentic though), a flavourful #Ikan or #Fish and a juicy-meaty #Ayam or #RoastedChicken.

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Before I said goodbye to #Malaysia yesterday, had this #BlackPepper #Hotdog # at the #KualaLumpur Airport #KLIA from #DunkinDoughnuts. The hot dog bun was super soft, the sausage was juicy and flavourful and the spicy black pepper sauce was the killer. A dash of Mayo did wonders with the sauce.

Series posts on my #FoodExperience in Malaysia, soon to follow.

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One more #HiddenGem discovered in #Maharaj on Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata. It was 5 in the evening yesterday and was feeling hungry since I hadn’t had my lunch. So, we drove down to this #HoleInTheWall outlet for some amazing #HingKachori with spicy Aloo Subzi, Green Chilli Pickle and Saunth Chutney. The quick snack was wrapped up with a hot and crispy #Jalebi. The place is quite popular with the locals. This flavourful treat comes at a merge INR 7 per piece. So, practically this hearty snacking for two of us cost within INR 50, a literal steal.

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You have a live #Eggs counter and a live #Dosa counter during breakfast. I was in a mood to have both and ITC certainly knows how to pamper you. So, the Chef at the Dosa counter vanished into the back kitchen and prepared this wonderful #EggDosa for me. The egg filling had chopped onions and chopped tomatoes, giving it a typical punjabi touch whereas the outer was an authentic South. What a North-South combo of #MagicofFlavours.

After a long walk in a sultry afternoon in Auroville, Pondicherry, sitting and relaxing in a cafe there is quite relaxing. This cafe provides casual seating in a natural setting. We tried this bright coloured, Sweet-Tangy-Fizzy, Auroville Flower Syrup Soda and it lifted our spirits up. Quite refreshing #MagicofFlavours.

This is fishy....big cuts, seared on a griddle, basic seasoning, soft as silk, melt-in-mouth without effort, flavourful to the hilt ...challenge, you just can’t stop with one or two. You would want more and more of this #MagicofFlavours @ MGM Beach Resort, Chennai

Guntur Idly with Filter Coffee, a perfect evening snack before you catch your flight back to Delhi.

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Freshly Baked Buns, Shepherds Pie, Smoked Chicken Risotto and Caramel Custard ....As usual, great company, good looking food, great taste and meaningful discussions in an iconic place. What else one would desire? #MagicofFlavours

Enjoyed this Orriya Thali lunch in a local restaurantised Dhaba in Bhubaneswar today. The starter platter served on the table was a beautiful sight and very appetising to savour. This small steel thali had the traditional Pitha (mashed potatoes with a dash of mustard oil & onions), Kosala (amaranth leaves) Saag with crumbled Dal Badi, Roasted Papad and Pickle. This was followed by our main thali consisting a Dal, one Aloo Badi Curry, Kosha Mangshu (Mutton Curry done in just onion, garlic and ginger) and Rice. We had ordered Pomphret Tawa Fry as add on. Fish was soft and silky. Mutton was on the bone and firm yet succulent and was very well flavoured. It was a feast of #MagicofFlavours

This was a sort of Chicken 65 @ Monsoon Bar, Hyderabad Airport. Yoghurt marinated, quite tangy, relatively low on red chillies and other spices. But yes, was quite handy for a quick grab before catching a late evening flight back to Delhi. #MagicofFlavours

When you get such a crispy Rava Dosa with an array of chutneys, what else one would need ? Simply awesome food @Chutneys, Hyderabad #MagicofFlavours

Chai Ke Diwane offers great combo Chai + Poha for foodies. Download the app Chai Ke Diwane App and order online on Google Play Store and Apple Store. Visit link for order online https://tinyurl.com/y8lnwgfw

‪This Goan Pork Chorizo with Pav @goamarriott was rustically smoky, spicy and full of #MagicofFlavours‬

This Frittata Milanese was a perfect mid meal on a late afternoon in Goa. Sausages, Spinach, Potatoes, Tomatoes and Cheese done with eggs which had two textures. Was a delightful #MagicofFlavours.

I found these on the streets of Thailand. Any guesses ? #MagicofFlavours

Having landed late in Guangzhou, China, this Monday, we went to a place where many pubs have been setup. I was told that these all were street shops who have been rehabilitated here during last one year or so. Now this is the most happening place for the locals. The large screens showing FIFA matches live added to the lively environment. We settled for Arabic Kebabs, Hummus, Khabooz and Shishtouk @Villa Fayrouz. #FoodieDelightsInChina #MagicofFlavours

Last week after landing in Imphal, I had to have an authentic Manipuri Lunch. So, was taken to Luxmi Kitchen. It’s more like a mess, non-AC and you have to share table with others. Many locals were eating there. So, authenticity was guaranteed. Got to taste a huge Thali having 10 dishes. All authentic, super tasty and their heat levels were like hot, hotter, hottest. Three fish dishes, two Chutneys, a Dal, a Chaat type chickpeas, Green Veggies and what not. Despite high on Chillies, the flavours of each dish, including a black rice pudding were like #MagicofFlavours