By Devashree Sanghvi.       We recently embarked on an unforgettable voyage full of adventure and excitement on board India’s first luxury cruise liner, Cordelia Cruises. From Mumbai to tropical Lakshadweep, this 5-night journey was the epitome of luxury travel with opulent accommodation offering mesmerizing ocean views, world class dining, amazing entertainment and lots more. Get ready to be awestruck as you set sail on this captivating journey from the bustling Mumbai and sail through the blue waters of the Indian Ocean to mesmerizing Lakshadweep via Kochi. With an a ..read more

An ode to the beauty of Goa, surrounded by both a beautiful beach and a serene river, The Leela Goa is an incredible property you must visit soon. Spread across 75 acres of sprawling lush greenery, this resort is truly the epitome of a luxury staycation experience that will make you feel completely relaxed and rejuvenated.   The Leela Goa.   Stunning lagoons brimming with the sounds of chirping birds and beautiful lotus ponds, a gorgeous beach with white sands & rich flora and fauna all around invite you in for an experience you’ll never forget.   Lush greenery across the ..read more

By Devashree Sanghvi, Thecrazyindianfoodie. Chocolate symbolises as does no other food, luxury, comfort, sensuality, gratification and love said Karl Petzke, the famous haute cuisine photographer. For me, biting into a piece of chocolate symbolises all things comforting and happy in my life. That feeling of the smooth velvety texture and incredible flavours exploding on your palette is incomparable to anything else. I’ve recently tried some incredible artisan chocolates from an Indian brand called BeeTee’s Melt Chocolates and I’ve fallen head over heels in love with it. Pure, artisan chocolate ..read more

Get transported to the lap of nature with a staycation at the incredible Fazlani Nature’s Nest, ahead of Lonavala in Maharashtra. A beautiful wellness retreat, nestled in the Sahyadri’s, this property is spread over 68 acres of lush greenery. Our experience here was positively transformative and was a great break from the hustle and bustle of city life.    Fazlani Natures Nest, Lonavala.   Perfect Weekend Gateway from Mumbai!   We drove along the misty hills to reach this incredible place just 2.5 hours from Mumbai. We were welcomed by warm Namaste’s and a healthy ..read more

By Devashree Sanghvi, Thecrazyindianfoodie.  Pasta chips have taken over the Internet. From Tik Tok to Instagram, pasta chips are everywhere. They’re so easy to make and you can be really creative with the spices/flavours you add to them.  They make for a portion of really delicious finger food and a great party snack to impress your guests.  They are totally worth the hype and you have to try them. I made Peri Peri pasta chips and the spicy peri peri + crisp pasta taste absolutely incredible together.  I’ve made the pasta chips in an air fryer but you can easily just bake ..read more

By Devashree Sanghvi. Make this rich, creamy and delicious restaurant-style Paneer Makhanwala at home with this beautiful recipe that you must try. It turns out to be exemplary and will be a hit amongst your family and friends.  This makhani gravy is very versatile and you can use it in so many ways. If the paneer isn’t available you can add any boiled veggies of your choice or even boiled potatoes. Make sure you use fresh, ripe tomatoes and only Kashmiri red chilli powder for colour. If you don’t have Kashmiri red chilli powder, add 2 Kashmiri whole red chillies to the gravy for the ..read more

Have you ever been to a place that leaves you completely spellbound? That makes you feel at home, even if it is far away from home. That’s how the beautiful Hyatt Regency Dharamshala made me feel.  An incredible property located in the lap of nature, amidst dense hilly forests and surrounded by fresh mountain air this resort makes for the perfect spot to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.    Hyatt Regency Dharamshala.     Once we reached McLeod Ganj, a car took up a picturesque road to this spectacular resort. From the moment we entered, we fe ..read more

Make this delicious, restaurant-style Punjabi Dal makhani at home with everyday masalas and simple ingredients. It tastes absolutely amazing and your whole family will love it.    Dal Makhani Recipe.   You can have it as it is or choose to smoke it with some hot coal. The coal ads even more flavour to the dish. The trick is to cook the tomatoes and masala well and also slow cook the dal for 20-30 minutes, stirring constantly.  Make sure the dal you use is of good quality, it’s soaked properly and pressure cooked until nice and mushy.  Be generous in using butter, ghe ..read more

By Devashree Sanghvi. Offering world-class wines coupled with stunning natural beauty and delicious food, the UK is one of my favourite destinations to travel to, especially for my culinary adventures. I embarked on an incredible food and wine tour of South East England with Visit Britain in September 2019. We explored the spectacular regions of Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and of course London. From staying at the 900-year-old Leeds Castle to learning about and sampling excellent quality wines at vineyards across the region, having incredible dining experiences at top local Michelin starre ..read more

Craving for momos this lockdown? Make them at home quite easily! They’re simple to make and absolutely delicious. You can also pre-prep by making the dough in the morning and stuffing later. The dough can be refrigerated for 3-4 hours. For the Momo chutney, I’ve used a chilli garlic sauce but you can make it with some tomatoes, garlic, onions, paprika, salt and pepper.    Veg Momos Recipe! How To Make Momos at Home.   Streetstyle veg momos can easily be made at home too. You can also experiment with a variety of stuffing combinations. I personally also love corn, cheese and mu ..read more