DAKOS…. A traditional vegetarian delight, often known as the "Greek bruschetta," is a specialty of Crete. Also known as ntakos or koukouvagia, it comprises a hard barley rusk (paximadi) that is hydrated with water and topped with fresh tomatoes, cheese, and olive oil. The...
Pickles Relish Chutney & Sauces, Travel & Food
Tzatziki Sauce Recipe – Authentic Greek Sauce
Tzatziki-Tsaht-ZEE-kee! The iconic Greek yogurt dip/sauce pairs with grilled vegetables, crudites, toasted pita, and many more. Salted yogurt made from sheep/goats’ milk is strained and combined with shredded cucumber, olive oil, and herbs. India relished the simple raitha along with the...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods, Travel & Food
Tirokroketes Recipe – Greek Fried Cheese Balls
Tirokroketes the fried cheese balls are a popular Greek snack. Every Greek tavern has this appetizer on its menu. A beautiful golden brown crispy crust encasing the molten cheese is an absolute foodie delight. The tangy naturally flavoured feta, sweet...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods, Travel & Food
Saganaki Recipe – A Greek Cheese Appetizer
"Saganaki” A Greek appetizer, basically means fried cheese. Crunchy on the outside, melted, warm cheese on the inside it is a perfect to start any meal. The standard cheese used in Greece is the kefalotyri. In our Indian kitchens, the...
Bakes, Travel & Food
Spanakopita Recipe (Greek Spinach Pie)
Foodialogues continuing its Greek sojourn with @abhisravi & @vaishnavi_ramesh, shares the iconic Greek pie…Spanakopita. A pie with spinach and feta cheese filling encased between crisp phyllo sheets, these savoury bites make a wholesome meal with any Mediterranean salad. Popular on...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods, Travel & Food
Meliasti Recipe (Feta cheese with honey and sesame seeds)
Rhodes Island also known as the “Knights’ Island”, has a rich history. Huge stone walls, stone-paved streets, and palatial mansions create a time travel to the period of Kings, Queens, and Knights. This island once upon a time housed one...
Travel & Food, Vegetable Cookery
Melitzanosalata Recipe (Roasted Eggplant Dip) | Aubergine Dip
A Greek holiday by @abhiravis & @vaishnavi_ramesh was not just a multi-country experience but an exciting food indulgence too. Both captured the uniqueness of the Mediterranean cuisine through their camera lens which has been shared here by @foodialogues. Let us...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods
Masala Puffed Rice Recipe | Masala Murmura
The December of 1901, botanist Alexander Pierce Anderson created puffed rice /murmura/pori while experimenting with starch crystals in his laboratory. Known as ‘laja” in Sanskrit our ancient texts mention the use and consumption of this processed grain. Consumption of “madhulaja”...
Sweets & Desserts
Mango Milkshake Recipe | Mango Shake
The last mango of the season was made into a mango milkshake so that the fruit could stretch for a family of 4, who are ardent fans of the fruit. The Mango shake is an extremely delicious and healthy drink....
Sweets & Desserts
Gulab Jamun Recipe | Homemade
Gulab jamun, soft deep-fried dough balls soaked in flavoured sugar syrup was invented in the regions of Persia. Originally known as ‘Luqmat al Qadi’, it was introduced to India by the Mughal rulers. Its etymology can be attributed to the...