Delhi Finding the Home of Butter Chicken The first stop on my gastronomic adventure began at Moti Mahal (Palace of Pearl), one of the oldest restaurants in Delhi. As old as independent India, it was established in 1947 and is the first restaurant to introduce tandoori … Continue readingThe Birthplace of Butter Chicken
Delhi A Culinary Date with a Legend The story of Karim’s supposedly dates back to the middle of the 19th century and a man called Mohd Aziz, who is said to have been a cook in the royal court and plied his trade in Delhi’s … Continue readingA Date with Karims
Delhi Touchdown in Delhi I have officially arrived in Delhi, the capital of India, and the first on my culinary tour. And what a sight it is to behold. The city is abuzz with bustling bazaars, picturesque alleyways brimming with history, some 25 million people… … Continue readingTouch Down in Delhi
A Journey Through Food A Passage to India If there is one thing I have learned in my three decades on this planet, it is this: As human beings we should take the time each and every day to understand one another’s stories and cultures. … Continue readingA Passage Through India
I always tell people that I don’t believe I’m a chef. I am merely a person who enjoys making people happy through the meals they indulge in; that is what cooking is all about. Sheldon Raju About Born in Durban, South Africa, Sheldon Raju cultivated … Continue readingWho is Sheldon