Running Amok

by Dianne Sharma-Winter - Heart of India
( November 30th, 2011 )

The freeonline dictionary has this definition of the word ‘amok’ n “a state of murderous frenzy, originally observed among Malays”. There has to be a story behind the use of that word especially within the context of it being racially applied. More than likely some Britisher was interrupted during a …

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Upma gets uppity.

by Dianne Sharma-Winter - Heart of India
( July 12th, 2011 )

News of an Indian chef taking out a ten thousand dollar prize for this humble breakfast dish surprised the food snobs of this fair land while the rest of us soul foodies applauded.

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Wanderfood Wednesday: Pakora

by Dianne Sharma-Winter - Heart of India
( March 29th, 2011 )

Pakora is the Indian fish and chips, a hot snack available almost everywhere but so simple to make at home that I urge you to try them! In India we have them with chutney and wash them down with some sweetly spiced chai. Or swimming in khadi, that delicious smooth …

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