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October 28, 2016 Food, Promotional

Vahdam Tea for all occasions

Halloween, or Hallowe’en (a contraction of All Hallows’ Evening), also recognized as “Allhalloween”, “All Hallows’ Eve”, or “All Saints’ Eve”, is a festival observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day.

halloween illustration- Vahdam Teas for Halloween

Across the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween, is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts.

With autumn setting upon us many people are considering hosting a Halloween party. A wide variety of Halloween themed food and drinks that can help bring your Halloween party to the next level. With this in mind, why not take a look at this creative treat.

So, this Halloween why not have a witch’s tea party. A Halloween spin on the classic tea party. Tea isn’t always about pomp and circumstance. One of the most wonderful things about tea is that it fits nicely into any daily routine or holiday.

Unlike your everyday cuppa of tea which travels in containers for months before being packaged and sold. Would you not like teas that are procured directly from plantations & tea growers within 24-72 hours of production, packaged garden fresh and shipped directly from a source in India.

Eliminating all middlemen, they are not only able to make available garden fresh high-quality teas but are also able to retain all earnings in the region where these divine teas are grown & nurtured by millions of growers with immense love, care, and passion. A process which ultimately helps every farmer get a better price for their produce. Sit back and relish the satisfaction of patronizing a truly ethical, fair-trade tea.

Vahdam Tea is established by a 4th generation tea entrepreneur with a lineage of over 80 years in the Indian tea industry. All teas are shipped direct from source and door delivered to consumers across the world. Teas have already been shipped to 65+ countries across the globe.

Jasmine Earl Grey Green Tea

A unique combination of premium green tea blended with fragrant jasmine flowers & citrusy bergamot extracts. Visually appealing and intensely aromatic with fresh jasmine blossoms, this expertly curated tea is supremely delicious and healthy. Experience a smooth & floral brew with a bright licorice cup. The sweet lingering finish is splendid. An invigorating blend with a twist.

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So, whether it is Halloween or Diwali or any other occasions, Vahdam Tea is for all occasions.

October 21, 2016 Recipes

Recipe with Basmati Rice

Continuing from the earlier post ‘Basmati Rice-The Hero Rice‘. … the following is a Kashmiri Dry Fruit and Vegetable Biryani recipe. You can prepare in 3 different ways.

Ingredients for Kashmiri Dry Fruit and Veg. Biryani

Method 1 for Kashmiri Dry Fruit and Veg. Biryani

2nd method for Kashmiri Dry fruit and veg biryani

Method 3- Final method for Kashmiri Dry fruit and veg biryani

October 19, 2016 Food

Basmati Rice – The Hero Rice

Rice is the seed of the grass Oryza Sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African Rice). As a cereal grain, it is the widely consumed stapled food for a large part of the world’s human population, especially in Asia. It is the agricultural commodity with the third-largest worldwide production, after sugarcane and maize.

History of rice

Wild rice, from which the crop was developed, may have had its native range in Australia, though, Chinese legend attributes the domestication of rice to Shennong, the legendary emperor of china and inventor of Chinese agriculture. Genetic evidence has shown that rice originates from a single domestication 8,200-13,500 years ago in the pearl river valley region in china.

From east Asia, rice cultivation spread to south-east Asia and was eventually introduced to Europe through western Asia and then on to the Americas through European colonization.

Basmati rice

Basmati is a variety of long, slender, grained aromatic rice, which is traditionally from the Indian subcontinent. Basmati is derived from the Hindi word basmati, literally meaning “fragrant” (‘bas‘ means aroma and ‘Mati‘ means full, hence the word basmati meaning full of aroma) and is believed to have been cultivated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries.

Basmati rice was introduced to the middle east by Indian traders. Through cultural exchange, it remains not only an important part of the Indian and Pakistani cuisine but now is also used extensively in Persian, Arabic as well as other middle eastern cuisines. India and Pakistan are the exclusive growers and exporters of basmati rice.

Haryana is the major basmati rice cultivator, providing more than 60 percent of the total basmati rice produced in India. Any rice grown elsewhere other than the above regions cannot be called basmati, as it cannot have the combined characteristic of aroma and elongated post cooking because of the soil and weather conditions.

Special characteristics–

Basmati rice is different from other rice mainly due to the aroma and elongation post cooking. No other rice has this combined characteristic. The post cooking elongation of more than twice its original length, the aroma and its unique taste has made basmati rice a true blue blooded delicacy.

It has been reported that in the world there are approximately 10,000 varieties of rice, the maximum number being from India. There is only one basmati harvest a year and the plant requires specific weather conditions to mature and flourish.

Fragrant basmati is certainly the hero of all pulao and biryanis as well as a perfect partner to curries. The indulgent and delicate flavour is an ideal part in crime for tempering spicy and fiery food.

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October 17, 2016 Food

These Finger-Licking Dishes Prove That Jordan Wins At Food, Hands Down

Jordanian cuisine caters to every need and fancy of an average foodie – from the fine diners to street food enthusiasts, from meat lovers to vegetarians and from savoury bites to sweet cravings – the sky is the limit in tantalising your taste buds with the exquisite flavours from Jordanian dishes.

Jordanian mezze — A large plate of Jordanian mezzo. Image credit

Jordanian food, with its culinary bonds with Arabic and Mediterranean countries, is not just nourishment for the soul; it is an experience that brings people closer over the course of a meal.

Most Jordanian dishes, like the mezzo, are served on a large platter and shared communally with everyone on the table. Post awkwardness (as possibly felt by a first timer), it is an experience one learns to truly enjoy and cherish.

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Those looking for a dramatic flair to their dining experience should try Zarb – a Bedouin Barbecue feast that is cooked underground. For Zarb, the meat and vegetables are marinated with a blend of spices and placed on a tray, which is moved into a preheated oven underground. The results are phenomenal, giving the meat a tender and smoky flavour, with perfectly cooked vegetables.

The only dish to overshadow Zarb, in history and symbolism, is Mansaf, meaning “large dish”, which stands proud as Jordan’s national dish.

It is a rich and plentiful mélange of rice, lamb and rehydrated yoghurt. Similar to Mansaf, Maqluba’s name defines it, with it literally meaning “upside down” in Arabic. Prepared in a pot with all ingredients of meat, rice and fried vegetables placed in separate layers, the Maqluba dish is turned upside down on the plate once it is cooked and ready to be served.

Herbivores, fret not! Jordanian cuisine does have a plethora of non-vegetarians options to choose from, plus also relies a lot on fresh vegetables, beans, pulses and yoghurt, boasting of internationally famous dishes such as Hummus, Fatoush, Baba Ghanoush and Falafel.

Jordan food -Hummus, falafel, salad, pickles and khubz (pita). A typical Jordanian breakfast. — Hummus, falafel, salad, pickles and khubz (pita). A typical Jordanian breakfast. Image credit

Proceed to fall into a food coma only after indulging in Jordan’s national dessert, Kanafeh, a rich Levantine dessert made with white cheese, topped with crunchy pastry and drenched in sweet syrup.

Needless to say, food is an extremely integral part of Jordanian culture, but each meal is almost certainly going to help you meet and mingle with some of the most hospitable and friendly people in the world.

Getting a visa while travelling abroad is one of the most important and essential parts of planning your trip. While it can be quite stressful to get a visa to some countries, you’ll be glad to know that Jordan welcomes Indians with a visa on arrival.

So, when are you visiting Jordan for a gastronomical blast?

For more information get in touch with Jordan Tourism.

Jordan is a land of mesmerizing beauty and offers so much for the modern traveller. From the beautiful city of Amman to the amazing Dead Sea, experience views of this historic country that has become a must-see for people from all over the world. And to help you experience Jordan, the Jordan Tourism Board is at your service.

Source : Tripoto