On the way to Bangalore for the Industrial Visit organized by VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, we stopped at a local Dhaba called ‘Village Dhaba’
In this Dingy little place where we didn’t have enough place for a bus full of 50 people, with one table occupied, in Hubli.
Veg Fried Rice, 2/5 I absolutely loved the black plates! But you may guess what’s on that beautiful black plate. Nope! That’s not Pulao, that’s fried rice, Veg Fried Rice. Gobi 65, 4/5 On the other hand, this thing, was absolutely gorgeous! It was so yum, that neither of us could resist eating it till I clicked a picture for my blog. Though it may not have lived up to the name.
But in the end, you can’t really expect much from a dhaba that’s not in Punjab, and that too for such a low price. Our Tummy’s are full, and so are our wallets. This could be an option for your next travel by road from Goa to Karnataka Via Hubli.
In the City of Pune, Maharashtra, lies a hill Station Named Saswad. Saswad is situated on the banks of Karha River. Saswad is just about 30 km from Pune Station.
In the month of September, 2019, we visited Saswad for a student exchange program under a MOU signed with Waghire College. The Maharashtrian Cuisine has distinctive attributes, while sharing much with other Indian Cuisines. Traditionally, Maharashtrians have considered their food to be more austere than others. When someone talks about Maharashtrian Cuisine, the first thing to probably come to your mind would be the world famous, Wada Pav. Vada pav, alternatively spelt vada pao, wada pav, or wada pao, is a vegetarian fast food dish native to the state of Maharashtra. The dish consists of a deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun sliced almost in half through the middle, with either a masala called gunpowder or a mint and coriander chutney. By following stereotypes from Television in India, most of us are forced to believe that most Maharashtrians literally live on chai(milk tea), which I’m scared to say is actually true. In our 3 days visit to Saswad, we were offered nearly 24-30 cups of chai. The different thing about their chai is the quantity they have it in which is nearly like a shot, the amount of sugar they have in it, and the strong tea flavor from the tea leaves. Misal, is a popular spicy dish in the Western Indianstate of Maharashtra and originates from Nashik. The dish is mostly eaten for breakfast or as a midday snack or sometimes as a one-dish meal, often as part of misal pav. From the day we reached Saswad, the only thing I really wanted to try was the Misal Pav. And the day we had it, trust me, it was totally upto my expectations. One recommendation while trying out misal pav would be, have it from the dingiest stall you can find, ’cause that’s where you’ll find the best one!Not originally from Maharashtra, but very well known to most Maharashtrians, Pani Puri and Various other Chaat. Panipuri is a type of snack that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It consists of a round, hollow puri, filled with a mixture of flavored water, tamarind chutney, chili, chaat masala, potato, onion or chickpeas. Pav Bhaji is rather known to most Indians than just Maharashtrians. Put this particular Pav Bhaji is known as Bombay Pav Bhaji. Though it gets its name from the city of Mumbai, it is easily available in any part of Maharashra.
If you’re a fan of the mixture of Spicy and Tangy, the Maharashtrian cuisine is the one you should be going for! I hope this post got your taste buds tingling and your desire to go to Maharashtra Mingling!
None of the food would taste the same if you don’t eat it with all your hearts content!❤
In the village of Betalbatim, in a small ward called Chawl, lies this absolutely beautiful Portuguese inspired Restaurant, Cota Cozinha. Like no other ordinary restaurant, this place has a menu to get you licking your fingers right from the starters to the deserts.
With refreshing drinks like the Blue Hawaii, and Cosmopolitan, they get you refreshed at any point of the day! Despite having a limited menu, all the drinks have a fabulous taste and great consistency. Like they say, quality over quantity.Squids stuffed with Goan Sausages. 4.5/5 With heart warming starters like Squids stuffed with Goan Sausages, and Mushrooms stuffed with cheese, this restaurant created a place in my heart that cannot be replaced. Mushroom Stuffed with Cheese. 4/5 This would be the perfect dish for all you mushroom and cheese lovers, but for those of you like me that love a little something to your stuffed mushroom, this may not be the best option. Tandoor Platter. 5/5 The tandoor chef definitely does a great job on the barrel, as the tandoor platter is absolutely flawless.
With last, but not the least, Cota Cozinha has a decent range of deserts to choose from, ranging from Baskin Robbins icecream, to homemade Serra Dura, and Caramel Pudding.
Banoffee Cup. 4/5 The taste of this desert is absolutely delicious. If you want a good banoffee cup, it depends on your luck! According to reviews of local guides and other customers on google maps, this is a must try desert.
The staff at Cota Cozinha are very friendly, and the service is very smooth. The hosts are a young couple, that will be at your table if any trouble. Overall, a great experience and a very happy stomach!
Fé’s Deli is a café that Integrates freshly brewed coffee with delicate savouries and desserts. Be it your morning run to work or a place to unwind. Come and experience the difference. It’s not like your average daily cafe’s, but a local deli with a modern twist.
To Begin with, • Fe’s Deli has a very warm and natural setting. • The owner is one of the sweetest, and has great communication skills.
Lemon Iced Tea and Red Velvet Bambolini. 5/5
The Food is absolutely delicious, and there also is a variety to choose from! Beginning right from doughnuts, to Sandwiches, over the top to Pizza’s and alot more! With not just something to banish your cravings, Fe’s Deli also has alot to Quench your thirst.
Spicy Tuna Sandwich and Peach Iced tea. 5/5In frame:White Walker(White chocolate truffle) The owner was sweet enough to offer us a complimentary sweet, and besides having a complimentary sweet, we got a students. discount as well! Besides their impeccable efforts towards customer satisfaction, Fe’s Deli strives towards making the world a better place by using eco-friendly and reusable things. Right from wooden stirrers to metal straws, Fe’s Deli has got mother nature’s back! This minimal and slow eater recommends Fe’s Deli too! Have you ever seen a slow eater finish a whole cold coffee in 20 seconds? I have!Very Child friendly with an at-home atmosphere!❤With an average pricing of 500-800 for two people, great taste and quality, I’ll definitely be visiting this place again!
Step 1:Place the grated mozzarella, almond meal, and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the mixture on HIGH for 1 minute, stirring halfway, or until melted, and combined. Add the egg and working quickly, beat vigorously with a wooden spoon or wisk until combined.
Step 2:Preheat oven to 200/180C fan forced. Place the ‘dough’ between 2 pieces of baking paper and roll to line a 32cm pizza tray. Remove the top piece of baking paper and slide the dough with the bottom piece of baking paper onto the pizza tray. Prick with a fork. Bake for 10 mins or until puffed and golden.
Step 3:Use the paper to slide the pizza from the tray. Flip back onto the tray to cook the other side. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until the top is golden. Spread lightly with tomato pasta sauce and top with sliced mozzarella. Bake for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Drape with prosciutto and scatter with basil leaves. Add extra cheese if desired.
Don’t forget to add a pinch of happiness, a dash of smiles, and a spoonful of love!❤ Enjoy your Low-carb keto-friendly pizza!
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