Suheem Khanday/Omar Rather SRINAGAR: Kashmiris love bitterness of Chilli unlike rest of the people across Central Asia. For us Kashmiris, food sans chilli is meant for a sick person. They not only believe that benefits of the spice go beyond strengthening ones digestive tract but promotes a healthy heart and improves metabolism and what not. […]
Suheem Khanday/ Omar Rather A Kashmiri’s day wouldn’t be complete without a cup of piping hot nun Chai (Salty pink tea) and a crisp, freshly baked bread from the Kandur (the traditional baker). While the entire Valley is still shrouded in darkness, the Kandur remains awake preparing his tandoor to bake breads for the morning […]
The aroma of spitting meats coated with a mixture of salt and chilli is what defines barbeque for an average Kashmiri. While you can find every road lined with portable carts selling these delightful snacks in the evening, for any health conscious Kashmiri, the only places to enjoy the toej is either at Khayam Chowk or drive by Makai Point on Boulevard.
Najwa Shabir Eid ul Adha or as most of us call it Bakra Eid is around the corner. Also known as ‘the Feast of Sacrifice or the Greater Eid’, this Eid is the celebration of the willingness of Prophet Ibraham (peace be upon him) to sacrifice the person he loved the most, because it was […]
So when word reached our offices that Chai Jaai was hosting a food festival based on dishes and chai from Mumbai, we leapt at the opportunity to bring you an honest report.
‘Hunger Club’ at Rajbagh Extension is opening on 16th of August, 2018. Promoters claim it to be a foodie’s dream with an aim to bring quality fast food to Srinagar.