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Festivals!
India is a land of diverse cultures and religions, and as a result, there are numerous festivals celebrated throughout the year. Here’s a list of some prominent festivals celebrated in India along with brief descriptions. This isn’t intended to be an exhaustive list so if you have one you would…
Read MoreLaxmi Huddersfield Review
I have driven past Laxmi many times and thought, must give that a go, it looks good. So a few weeks ago we headed over there one Friday evening and tried their Early Bird menu. Overall the restaurant gives a good impression, the interior is modern, the staff welcoming and the tables well laid out so you’re not on top of your neighbours. We tried the Pakora Selection and the Machi (haddock) Pakora to start followed by a Chicken Mirchi and a Keema Mutter with plain naan and mushroom rice. While my selection of pakoras were good, the Machi pakora was overcooked and so very dry and the haddock was…
Read MorePoppadom – how do you spell it?
The term “poppadom,” also spelled “papadum” or “papad,” refers to a thin, crisp disc-shaped Indian flatbread made primarily from seasoned lentil or chickpea flour. This versatile and popular accompaniment to many South Asian meals has a complex etymology and a variety of spellings that reflect its cultural diversity and historical…
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