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Must try street Foods in Mumbai for a toothsome Monsoon experience

When it suddenly starts raining outside, what is that one thing that comes to your mind? Honestly, for most of us it is the food. The slideshow of our favourite food items usually runs at a slow pace in our minds. And we end up taking our car keys and driving down to one of those nearby food joints. When it comes to street food, Aamchi Mumbai tops the charts. Let’s take a look at some of those mouthwatering food items you must try out when it rains.

Batata Vada/Vada Pav

If you have lived in Mumbai or have visited the city, you must have tried Vada Pav. It is difficult not to fall in love with this cheap and mouthwatering street food. It’s available at almost every nook and corner of the city. Try it out with hot chai, we bet you won’t stop at just one

Bhel Puri

The popular chowpatty snack is not just mouthwatering but is healthy as well. The ingredients including puffed rice, onions, sev, onions, raw mango, potatoes, papadi along with sour and sweet chutney make it a must try snack. While you are taking a stroll at the Juhu beach, enjoy this sumptuous street food.

Kheema Pav

Kheema Pav is the non-vegetarian version of Vada Pav which is quite a popular street food in Mumbai. Served with pav as well as either scrambled eggs or crispy sunny side up egg, it is one of the best breakfast options. However, there’s no harm in eating this mouthwatering food item at any hour.

Cheese Pav Bhaji

Mumbai, like most other cities in India, sells Pav Bhaji but what differentiates it from the others is the addition of cheese. When you try out this cheese variant, you will notice the pleasant difference. Monsoon and hot cheese bhaji will surely bring a smile to your face.

Misal Pav

Misal Pav is a healthier version (well, we’d like to call it that) of Vada Pav. For people who tend to love sprouts, Misal Pav may be your best bet. The ingredients include Batata, poha, sprouted lentils, chopped tomatoes and onions, farsan, chivda and lots of spice. This fiery hot dish is served with pav. If you wish to minus the spice, you can add some yoghurt to it.

Bheja Fry

Bheja fry, the spicy non vegetarian dish is eaten with roti or pav. Made by sautéing gaot’s brain with onions, tomatoes, green chillies and spices, you can’t just enjoy one plate of it. Make sure you keep a glass of water while you are trying out this hot street food.

Ragda Pattice

The amazing combination of pattice (potatoes) and ragda (chickpeas), is Mumbai’s own version of the famous chaat. Green chutney, tamarind sauce and chopped onions add to the flavor of this delightful street food. Enjoy the true Mumbai flavor when it is raining outside, it gives fierce competition to the popular Dilli ki Chaat.

Bombil Fry

The bombil fish, popularly known as the Bombay duck is mainly found in Mumbai waters. These fishes are flattened and then dipped in a batter of spiced besan. You can either eat it as a starter or eat it with chapatti, the soft fish with a crispy outer covering will not disappoint you. So, the next time it rains in Mumbai, make sure you try out these amazing street foods.

India’s Destinations For Adventure Sports For A Mad Vacation

Here are some of the coolest destinations for adventure trips in India, where you can undertake crazy fun-packed activities

1.     Roopkund Trek, Uttarakhand – Offbeat Trekking Experience With Skeletons - A heaven for trekkers, but with a horrific twist as you head to the glacial Roopkund Lake.

 

2.     Simla to Leh – Motorcycle Touring - If you really wish to explore the countryside with your best mates then go on a motorcycle tour, Ladakh is undoubtedly one of the best destination

 

3.     Caving – Meghalaya - Meghalaya, with its captivating caves is the go-to spot. Nestled among the waterfalls and green forests, these caves will definitely enthral you.

 

4.     Parasailing – Kerala - It would be a thrilling experience to watch the blue Arabian Sea while sailing over it in sky.

 

5.     Goa – Flyboarding - Goa is the ultimate destination for water adventure sports in India. But water sports have taken a huge leap here with launch of internationally popular ‘Flyboarding’

 

6.     Skydiving – Mysore - Once in your life, you must have desired to fly freely like a bird. This is your chance! Go for skydiving and let yourself loose!

 

7.     Satpura Mountains, Madhya Pradesh, Rock climbing - With bold terrain, Satpura mountain range in Madhya Pradesh offers remarkable rock climbing extravaganza.

 

8.     Rishikesh, Uttaranchal, Bungee Jumping - With the highest, 83-freaking-meters of Bungee Jumping podium, Rishikesh is one of the best destinations to enjoy the ecstasy of weightlessness

5 Uncommon but Fabulous Destinations in India

It’s always a tendency that Indians to appreciate what they don’t have but never value what they do have with them. In India the grass is always greener on the other side.

This attitude especially comes to fore when it comes to travel. How many times have you gone on and on praising a foreign country you just visited but never talked about an Indian holiday.  For some reason we all think that natural beauty can only be experienced in Europe, Australia or abroad. As for places in India, they can’t be that stunning, You’re absolutely wrong!

The problem is that most of us do not wish to truly explore India. For us domestic travel means either a trip to Goa, Kashmir or Rajasthan. And even here we limit ourselves. But traveling should ideally be about exploring, Therefore here’s something to help you plan out your next holiday.

Khajjiar

It is not ust like that this place is called the Switzerland of India! This hill station in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh is very close to Dalhousie and is surrounded by Deodar forests. It’s one of the few places in the country to host three different ecosystems- a lake, pastures and forests and all of them find place here.

Spiti Valley

Everyone go to Ladakh but not many go higher up to Spiti. It’s 12,500 feet above sea level and is surrounded by mountain ranges, alpine lands and soaring peaks. It shares an international border with Tibet and houses two of the most famous monasteries in the world- Ki and Tabo. Entire Tibetan culture come alive here is what you will find on your visit to this place.

Khajuraho

Famous for its erotic portraits, Khajuraho attracts tourists from across the globe. Culture, dance, love, passion and sex as depicted by 11^th century artists, the place is bustling with India’s rich cultural heritage.

Meghalaya Caves

Cave exploring, isn’t big in India even though our country has some of the most spectacular caves across the globe. Caves in Meghalaya are worth a visit. They may appear frightening and murky but have been listed as one of the longest and deepest in the world making them a great adventure for the enthusiasts.

 

Wayanad, Kerala

If a holiday means escaping city life completely then nothing is better than Wayanad in Kerala. The city is only 3.79% urbanized and host lots and lots of greenery to explore.

 

So pack up your bags and get ready! Just a whole lot of excitement to check out these uncommon yet totally fabulous places in our country that will blow your mind with their beauty

Don’t forget your camera, you might regret it later!

Places for a good dessert after meals in India

·         Natural Ice Cream of Mumbai - first originated in Mumbai but now you’ll find branches of Natural all over the country. It’s homemade with natural ingredients and real fruit, and are not over sweet like the others. Tender Coconut and Custard Apple flavours are a SUPERHIT!

 

·         Leopold Café of Mumbai – In South Mumbai, serves the most divine desserts, Blueberry cheesecakes,Raspberry cheesecakes, carrot cake and chocolate pastries are the best here.

 

·         Kayani Bakery of Pune - been in business since the British Raj, Shrewsbury Biscuits are the best. A perpetually crowded place always.

 

·         The Chocolate Room of Ahmedabad – has a warm, relaxing ambience, hang out in this place with a comforting cup of hot chocolate and you will be all SMILES!

·          Doodh Misthan Bhandar of Jaipur – Famous for their milk-based sweets and kachoris. The Kachoris are crispy nirvana dipped in thick sugary syrup. The rasgullas and ras malais from this place are also very famous.

 

·         Kuremal Mohanlal Kufi Wale of Delhi - kulfi  are available anywhere in India but Kuremal is a class apart, streets of Old Delhi, they make over fifty different flavours. Do try the place out, we promise you won’t be disappointed.

 

·         Ritz Restaurant of Lucknow - motichoor laddoos are the best from here because they’ll just melt in your mouth

 

·         Nahoum and Sons of Kolkata - has a lot of unique stuff to offer, famous for their lemon puff, try out the strawberry cubes and custard rolls, we bet it is the best.

 

·         Paradise Restaurant of Hyderabad - Paradise Restaurant comes up with one of the best versions of Hyderabad’s favourite dessert – Qubani ka Meetha. a sweet food made from  apricots with sugar served with fresh cream or a dollop of vanilla ice cream, Qubani ka Meetha is the perfect way to end after a heavy Nawabi meal

 

·         Chowk of Varanasi - Come winter, the busy lanes of Chowk come alive with malaiyo one of Varanasi’s best kept secrets. the best Malaiyo is available during morning time.which is not to be missed if you are in this part