The top three destinations for biryani are:
1. Hyderabad
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Kerala
(Hope my paternal relatives don’t kill me.)
In chronological order
Trivandrum, Kerala: The first time. Good, simple biryani at Babu Uncle’s house, though not as flavourful as the subsequent ones.
Calicut, Kerala: The biryani at Tony Joseph’s house had great balance. Short grain rice.
Continue reading “Culinary post from India: Battle of the Biryanis”
Note: This is an on-the-road photo journal. To find out more about why I am on this trip, please read Next book: From Kerala to Shaolin. Importantly, these are just some simple photos taken by yours truly. The really good photos on this trip are being taken by Kirit Kiran, a Delhi-based photographer and filmmaker. The best will appear in the actual book.
Kerala
Cheruthuruthy: Waiting to bathe her soft toy
Cheruthuruty: V. Kaladharan, publicity & research officer & S.S. in charge, Kerala Kalamandalam Continue reading “Photos from India: People”
