If you are the sort of person thrilled by daring culinary experiences, you have got to pay a visit to the Mohammed Ali Road area in South Mumbai during Ramadan. This is undoubtedly Mumbai’s most iconic destination for Mughalai street food. Mughlai cuisine is the food of the Mughal empire, the dynasty from central Asia and Persia that ruled northern India from the 14th century until the advent of the British. Mughal royalty were known for their opulence with regards to art, music, poetry and food. The royal nawabs battled for bragging rights of having the best kitchens and those same culinary masterpieces are on display here during this holy month. Streets are closed off to automobile traffic, allowing patrons to uninterrupted access to engorging themselves shamefully. This event draws an estimated 40,000 people per day during the week, and around 100,000 on weekend days. Every evening, the raucous noises of the market turns to an eerie hush as the sun starts to hover over the horizon. ...
"Like this only" loosely translates to "It's just the way it is". This blog is my love letter to the country of my birth. It's the story of Indian eats captured through the eyes of a chef who misses home dearly. These are stories of the food I grew up with, the food that takes me back in time to the place that once was my home.