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Gulab Jamun In Varanasi, India

Gulab Jamun In Varanasi, India

Dessert, IndiaSmita ChandraNovember 16, 2025Varanasi, India, Banaras, Benaras, Lord Shiva, Hindus, Holy city, Ganges river, pilgrimage, ghats, Dashashwamedh ghat, manikarnika ghat, Mamta malhotra, Ganga arti, ganga cruise, pundits, Kashi Vishwanath temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Gola dina nath bazaar, spice market, spices, galis, laneways, alleys, mithai, tamatar chaat, malaiyyo, gulab jamun

A visit to Varanasi is a feast for the senses, especially the food! Gulab Jamun is the king of sweets here and once you’ve tried it you’re going to be spoiled for life! Read all about our visit to Varanasi and get the recipe for the best

Keeping the memory of their sacrifice alive at the Canadian memorials at Vimy Ridge and the Indian memorial at Neuve Chapelle in France, very moving places to visit and remember

A visit to Pondicherry, India gave us the opportunity to try creole food which is a fusion of French and Tamil cuisines. This delicious Creme Caramel is the perfect blend of French vanilla, aromatic cardamom and creamy custard! Find the recipe in the

Make idlis at home, have the best breakfast or snack without stepping out! Check out my easy recipe on my new blog post on Mahabalipuram, link in bio

This Madras fish curry is a warm hug in a bowl! We had it many times during our stay in Chennai and I got the chef to teach me this authentic version. Read all about it in our latest blog post on Chennai and find the recipe in the link in bio

Delicious, easy to make gyoza that you will crave all the time! Recipe and blog post from Hakone, Japan in the link in bio

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