Culinary Delights from Five Indian States

When you visit Maharashtra don’t forget to taste Puran Poli!

Puran Poli from Maharashtra

Puran poli is a sweet flatbread widely served in almost all parts of Maharashtra. Made from chana dal (split yellow gram), plain flour, jaggery or sugar, cardamom powder, ghee and water, Puran Poli is a real delight for sweet-loving foodies. It is generally served hot with home-made ghee and some people also like it with milk. Maharashtrian Puran Poli is really an authentic sweet treat for your taste buds!

When you visit Punjab don’t forget to taste Chole Bhature!

Chole Bhature from Punjab

 

Chole Bhature is a combination of Chole, a spicy Chana (white chickpeas) masala preparation and a Bhatura, a deep fried bread made from maida flour. Chole Bhature is a very popular breakfast snacks dish served in households of Indian state Punjab. The dish is served hot with onions, achaar (pickles). Chole Bhature from Punjab is a fantastic spicy treat for your taste buds

When you visit West Bengal don’t forget to taste Jhalmuri!

Jhalmuri from West Bengal

Jhalmuri is one the most popular street food snacks of Kolkata city, capital of Indian state West Bengal. It is a preparation of puffed rice (like Churmure in Bhel served outside our gardens and at choupatis) with lots of spices. The main ingredients of Jhalmuri are muri (puffed rice), chanachur, oil, lemon, onion, chili, tomato, salt, lots of local spices. The ingredients are properly mixed by frequently shaking the bowl. Jhalmuri from West Bengal, a superb tangy chat treat for your taste buds!

When you visit Gujarat don’t forget to taste Fafda and Jalebi!

Fafda and Jalebi from Gujarat

 

Fafda and jalebi is a very well-known snacks combination from Indian state Gujarat. Jalebi is a sweet snack made by deep-frying maida flour batter prepared in spiral or circular manner and later soaked in sugar syrup. Fafda is namkin snack made with gram flour, turmeric and carom seeds. Fafda and jalebi from Gujarat, a wonderful sweet (jalebi) and saulty (fafda) treat from Gujarat for your taste buds!

When you visit Bihar don’t forget to taste Litti Chokha!

Litti Chokha from Bihar

Litti Chokha is a complete meal popularly from Bihar cuisine. Litti is a dough ball. It is made up of whole wheat flour and is stuffed with tasty stuffing made up of roasted chickpea flour (Sattu), onion, garlic, ginger, coriander leaves, lime juice, various spices and herbs. Then this ball is roasted over coal, cow dung cakes or wood and tossed with lots of ghee. Litti is served with Chokha made up of brinjal (baingan bharta) or mashed potato. We can also prepare Mixed Veg Chokha. Litti CHokha is a fabulous treat from Bihar for your taste buds!

10 Stunning Beaches in the World

Baia do Sancho, Brazil

Baia do Sancho beach, located in Brazil, is one of the most beautiful and scenic beaches in South American continent. The sand on Baia do Sancho is white and the water is emerald green. The clear crystal water is ideal for diving. The beach is protected and surrounded by high rising cliffs. This makes the perfect nesting ground for birds. These cliffs make a perfect spot to view dolphins spinning and diving into the water. In the rainy season (between the months of February and June), Baia do Sancho gives real treat to eyes with two beautiful waterfalls cascading down from the cliffs into the sea. 

Shell Beach, Shark Bay, Australia

Shell Beach is a beach in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia. It is situated on the edge of the continent and is a part of the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage site. The beach was named because of the enormous number of shells of the cockle species Fragum erugatum. These countless white cockleshells are spread for miles and even up to 30 feet deep in some parts. Here, you can take nothing but fascinating pictures. Old Pearler Restaurant, built entirely of shells from this beach, is a popular destination at Shell Beach in Australia.

Tarkarli Beach, Maharashtra, India

Tarkarli is a village in Malvan taluka in Sindhudurg district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The village is blessed by one of the cleanest beaches in India. The tranquil long Tarkarli coastline is ideal for those long romantic and nostalgia filled walks. One can feel the soft silk-smooth sand under toes, the presence of clear water, blue sky and clean aromatic breathing air at Tarkarli beach. The beach is also the trusted zone for the female turtles. It’s common to find a turtle lazing on the beach or hatching and protecting its eggs. 

Pink Beach, Zamboanga, Philippines

The presence of pink sand on Zamboanga beach in Philippines makes it outstanding natural tourist attraction. The blush pink color comes from billions of pieces of crushed red organ-pipe coral. This coral can be seen in every handful of sand. The number of visitors to the island is regulated and advance arrangements should be made through the tourist office in Zamboanga. Also, the place is filled with waterfalls, rivers, springs, etc.

Blue Lagoon Beaches, Turkey

Blue Lagoon is an amazing place famous for its beautiful beaches and historical sights. The area is also well-known as a paragliding spot and you’ll see them floating all over the azure sky above you like colorful birds. The sunset view at Blue Lagoon is absolutely mesmerizing. Plenty of hotels, restaurants, shops are available near the beach to enjoy life after sunset.

Corniche Beach, France

The Corniche Beach is a great leisure site to discover in France. It is situated at height of 357 feet. It is surrounded by pine forest. Here, Dune of Pilat, (‘Dune’ is a heap of sand formed by the wind) meets Corniche Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the highest dune in Europe. You can definitely go for picturesque views and experience a 10-minute paraglide ride over the geomorphic monument.

Anjarle Beach, Maharashtra, India

Located in Dapoli taluka of Ratnagiri district in the Maharashtra state of India, Anjarle beach is widely known for its unspoiled beach. Here, 2 km long stretched clean beach, is covered with white sand. The area is surrounded by palms and trees. This Palm Beach is a perfect place to visit on a long refreshing weekend. The beach is also popular for the ‘Kadyawarcha Ganapati’ temple located on a cliff.

 

Railay Beach, Thailand 

This is one of the stunning beaches in Thailand. It is surrounded by limestone cliffs and the picturesque scenes are absolutely spectacular. The beach is only accessible by boat ride. It has plenty of hidden bays and coves. Also, this is an exceptional beach for the active people to experience rock climbing, snorkeling, kayaking and many more.

Trou-aux-Biches beach, Mauritius

Trou-aux-Biches is a small town with a public beach on the northern coast of the island Mauritius. Trou aux Biches beach is one of the top in Mauritius. It presents pleasant conditions for both swimming and snorkeling. The water here is clear, shallow and calm. All these make it ideal for families. Many tourist resorts and boutique hotels are situated near the beach. Also, easily accessible street food stands and a string of cafes and restaurants are there to relish along the coast road. Lastly, Trou-aux-Biches can be named well above in the list of most famous beaches for sunset watching.

Hikkaduwa Beach, Srilanka

Famously reputed as one of the best surfing spots in Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa beach presents picture perfect scenes of sea, sun, sand and seawater. Along this beach you can enjoy sunbathing, sea-boat rides, scuba diving, snorkeling by the reef and surfing the coastal waters. Mouthwatering seafood restaurants near beach cater thousands of visitors and tourists everyday. Further, one can also explore Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary. It is located a few hundred meters offshore. The sanctuary has approximately seventy varieties of multi-colored corals.