ParsiCuisine.comFeriyas is a colloquialism from Feriwalla, Gujarati for someone who takes a ‘Fero’, a round of some place. During the struggle for Indian Independence, people used to have Prabhat Feri, a small early morning procession …
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Parsis gets their last name and first name with food
It is no exaggeration to say that Parsis, the Zoroastrians of India, take their food seriously – very seriously. Love of good food and drink plays a central, oftentimes quirky, role in nearly every aspect …
Almond Macroons
Ingredients 1 cup fine powdered sugar2 cups roasted and ground Almonds or Hazelnuts3 eggs white1 tsp. vanilla essence1 ½ cup very lightly roasted slivered/flaked almonds1 tsp. Butter for greasing fingers2 tbsp. powdered sugar for sprinkling …
Cillie’s – A sweet token from the Parsis of Karachi
The Parsi community in Karachi has always been a minority, but one that has left an inimitable legacy. Late Jehangir Framroze Punthakey, in his book, The Karachi Zoroastrian Calendar, called the Parsis, “the makers of the Karachi of …
Recipe Contest Winner: Pav Bhaji
Congratulations to our member Erik Treasuryvala for his Pav Bhaji Masala and Pav Bhaji recipes. Erik says – Pav Bhaji has its origins in the civil war of America in the 1860s. Read more here… …
Udvada’s Sweet and Crispy Parsi Puri – Tal Papra Recipe
by Ervad Marzban Hathiram Editor’s Note: Sweet and Crispy Parsi Puri stays for a long time like a month. It is fondly called Tal Papra. Made from sesame seeds (Tal), cardamom and nutmeg powder, and caraway seeds. …
Surti Papri (Hyacinth Beans)
Congratulations to our member Sheroo Rusi Parekh SURTI PAAPRI (Hyacinth Beans) Ingredients500 gms paapri, stringed, each broken into two pieces or kept whole, washed & soaked.2 big or 3 medium onions finely chopped.200 gms baby brinjal …
Parsi Mithai Shop
“Badam-ni-Boi & More” Order super-delicious Marzipan mithai for all your happy occasions — birthdays, anniversaries, new baby, navjotes, weddings, …. Customized party favors available. Will ship to family and friends in USA and Canada. All items …
Dhun Dar
On New Year day, Birthday, Anniversary or a Festive occasion the parsi auspicious dish to make is Dhun Dar. “Dhun” a gujarati word means “wealth” and “Dar” is a translation of the indian lentil called …
Food Fact: Green Pepper Bumps story is True or Fake ?
Now, let’s party! Join Fiesta Friday #287 by adding your link. Don’t forget to link your post to FiestaFriday.net and the co-hosts’ blogs, so we can feature you. Your co-hosts this week areJhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook and Rita @ Parsi Cuisine
Reprinting culinary heritage
Reprint of Vividh Vani by ParsiCuisine.com
Kiku’s Kitchen
by Kainaz Antia Kiku Engineer : passionate about food and fitness An array of dishes made by Kiku’s Kitchen in Chicago. “No two days of cooking are ever the same but I love the fervor and …
Eat Fruit on an empty stomach for maximum health benefit
Eating Fruit on Empty Stomach This will open your eyes ! Read to the end; and then, send it to others on your list as I just did to you! Dr Stephen Mak treats terminal …
Doordarshan on Parsi Cuisine
@Parsis are predominantly in Mumbai and the west coast of India, #DelhiGate is home to a #Parsidharmsala which has the @Parsi #firetemple in its precincts and displays the culture and flavor of the @Parsicommunity. The …
Dhansak takes off at Heathrow!
Dhansak takes off at Heathrow! He’s the Bombay boy who’s cooked his way into British hearts with his innovative twists to authentic Indian cuisine. Cyrus Todiwala, who graduated from Mumbai’s BK Somani Polytechnic and trained …