April 17th, 2009 by admin
Hyderabadi Dum Biryani is a popular non-vegetarian variety of Biryani. It is a traditional celebration meal made using mutton(goat) or chicken and rice and is the staple of a die-hard Hyderabadi. The Hyderabadi Biryani is so named as it is seen mainly in the city of Hyderabad, India. The blending of Mughlai and Andhra cuisines [...]
April 17th, 2009 by admin
Pahela Baishakh or the 1st of Baishakh is the beginning of the Bengali calendar. Unsurprisingly Bengali New Year’s festivities are closely linked with rural life. First started by Emperor Akbar on 10 March 1585 it became effective from 16 March 1586, the day of his ascension to the throne. The basis of the Bengali year [...]