The story of Mumbai Pav bhaji is as same as the Mumbai’s famous Vadapav.The origin of the dish is traced back into the 1850’s, when textile mills were largely used.170 years back when these mill workers used to have lunch breaks light lunch was preferred to a heavy one, as the workers had to return…
Tamasic Food
In Ayurvedic scriptures it is said that nature, is a primary force of life, it is composed of three qualities or principles called Gunas.The three Gunas or qualities are Sattva (balance, gentleness, purity, clarity) Rajas (anger, restlessness, anxiety) and Tamas (laziness, sloth, ignorance).The 3rd and the last topic is Tamas. What is Tamas?The word means darkness, ignorance and illusionIt represents mental dullness, inertia,…
Rajasic Food
In Ayurvedic scriptures it is said that nature, is a primary force of life, it is composed of three qualities or principles called Gunas.The three Gunas or qualities are Sattva (balance, gentleness, purity, clarity) Rajas (anger, restlessness, anxiety) and Tamas (laziness, sloth, ignorance).Today I will be covering the 2nd topic Rajas. What is Rajas?This words means passion. Rajas Guna i.e the quality of…
Sattvic Food
To understand the beauty of our food history it is necessary to understand the 3 following topic. In Ayurvedic scriptures it is said that nature, is a primary force of life, it is composed of three qualities or principles called Gunas.The three Gunas or qualities are Sattva (balance, gentleness, purity, clarity) Rajas (anger, restlessness, anxiety) and Tamas (laziness, sloth, ignorance).Today I will be…
Why Indian Food History?
To discuss about the rich and diverse food history of Ancient India. To cover the enormous varieties of cuisine, food materials, dishes and pictures which fall under the term Indian Food. The blogs will detail the history of Indian food, from beginning with prehistoric times to till last century. Drawing upon material from different sources…
INDIAN FOOD HISTORY 