When in 2010 I visited Vizag, I fell in love with sea food. There I tried stuffed mackerels, which was delicous and one of the best dishes. I will share the recipe with you, go and try back at your home. STUFFED MACKERELS three mackerels, cleaned scaled and slit mid way for stuffing: three cloves of garlic one inch piece of ginger two red chillies half teaspoon of turmeric one teaspoon of jeera one teaspoon of dhania some tamarind salt to taste Grind together all the ingredients of the stuffing. use this mixture to stuff the mackerels and rub some of it on top along with some lemon juice. Brush the tops with vegetable pil. Shallow fry on a tawa until the fish is cooked and the skin is crisp. Serve hot.

Corn has sure come a long way from being a mere accompaniment at barbeques to its use in more complex dishes like makkai ke kabbab, that's served with fresh mint chuttney. Many years ago, I tasted these few corn recipes on my way to Punjab, India. ALOO MAKKAI TIKKI 3 potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed half cup sweet corn kernels, boied one green chilli, finely chopped one table spoon of freshly grated coconut half tea spoon of dhania jeera powder 1/4th tea spoon of garam masala 1/4th cup of carrot, grated juice of half a lime salt to taste oil to fry Mix all the ingredients except the oil and potatoes, together and keep aside. Divide the mashed potato into equal portions, take one of them and flatten into a disc, fill this with the stuffing and close it. Repeat for the rest of the potato. Shallow fry them in oil until golden brow. Serve hot with tamarind chutney SWEET CORN BHEL two cups of sweet corn kernels, boiled one onion, chopped one tomato chopp...

I am a huge foodie and I love Punjabi food. But ever since I've embarked on travel routine, I have embraced a healthier way of eating. This doesn't mean that I am constantly dieting but it just means that I eat what I want very sensibly. These days I don't skip my breakfast and it's usually something simple. I space my meals throughout the day and ensure I munch something simple whenever I have time. The one thing that I absolutely love is chicken and I simply can't get enough of it. Tandoori chicken is one of my favourites and I can eat it just by itself too. The foodie in me tempts me to cheat on my diet once in a while, but I try to curb it as much as I can. Tandoori Chicken

I keep traveling from one place to other, and keep tasting food as food defines the culture. One of my favorite dish is Kadai Paneer. Kadai Paneer can be made in many ways, but this recipe is very delicious. INGREDIENTS 500grams Cottage Cheese or Paneer 150grams tomatoes 100grams capsicum 80grams chopped onions 30grams pure ghee 20grams butter 20grmas crushed coriander 10grams ginger jullienes 10grans chopped coriander 10grams black pepper corns 5grams flaked red chilly 5 grmas dhaniya powder 4grmas tumeric powder 2 lemons salt to taste METHOD Slice panner into dices or batons and lightly fry it to a golden colour. Soak it in water to retain softness with about two grams of turmeric and keep aside. Use hundred grams of tomatoes to make tomato puree and use the rest to make batons or dices along with capsicum. Heat ghee and cook the onions. Add paneer, tomato, puree, turmeric, red chilly and coriander powder to it. Sprinkle water and cook for a few second...

Hyderabadi Biryani I am not basically from Hyderabad, but I have always felt like I am at home when I am in Hyderabad. Trust me, you can get the same food your mother would cook at home. You can find many places serving food from Rayalaseema and telagana regions. Telagana is famous for its Hyderabadi Biryani. Nellore is famous for its seafood. And prawns are every foodies delight. Bommidala Pulusu at Southern Spice in Banjara Hills I met a media professional from nellore. She knows exactly where to get delicious food when she is home sick. Her favorite is fish curry. Whenever she wants to eat it, she head to southern Spice in Banjara Hills and Madhapur. Gongura Chicken at Souther Spice in Banjara Hills Southern Spice also serves Gongura Mutton and prawns, which is a specialty of Guntur region. Ragi Sankati at Kritunga in Punjaguta Natu Kodu Pulusu at Kritunga in Punjagutta If you are looking for food from the Rayalaseema region l...

I was in Delhi, sleeping tight in my hotel room after various sleepless nights. I had to catch a bus in morning at 7, and when I woke up, it was 0630hrs. I had just 30mins to catch my bus, and before that I had to pack my bags and had to take shower. I did quite fast but realized the need of a traveler alarm clock. I had a wrist watch, and mobile phone. In mobile phone I had switched on alarm, but coincidentally I left my phone on silent. Due to small mistakes, I wasn't able to wake up on time. Thought I caught my bus on time which was not less than a miracle for me. In the evening I went to shop and purchased this handy alarm clock, which operates on a single pencil battery. Since then I always carry alarm clock with me. May be its not that essential on a trip, but you never know, it may become very useful. My advise will be always carry some form of alarm clock, as on a trip your body is tired, and you won't realize that when you fell in deep sleep.

I always keep a tomato sauce packet in my backpack. Its quite handy. As you can eat whenever you want, just keep few snacks in your bag and then use sauce to lift its taste. I keep a packet of bread in my bag while traveling. For a budget traveler it is a best option to survive for few days. I eat two slices of bread with sauce to shut my tummy. If you are on hiking or crossing some jungle, and you are not able to find anything to eat and on the worst part, you lost your way, then the most handy thing is eating few slices of bread with sauce. It will kill your hunger, and you will survive easily in such a challenging situation. A bread is eatable for few days, but never eat a rotten bread, as it will lead to more issues while traveling which you really don't want to face it. I think after reading this tiny post, most of the doctors gonna sue me. Doctors, this is my just a small method of survival, and if you dare to sue me then I will make sure that you face same kin...

 I am not huge supporter of Chinese products. But one of my basic requirement is charging my mobile phone on the move like in train or at any railway station. In India, only one socket is provided in one compartment, and in one compartment around 72 people travel, and when socket is away from my berth then I can't prefer to leave my phone on charging socket, as any one can take it away. In my search of solution of this problem, I came across this amazing charger, which is quite simple in made and is made in china. Its light, and best thing is that it can charge anything have terminals. Charge your camera, phone etc etc by removing battery from the system, and then connecting battery to this charger, and then leave it on the socket. Now, you are tension free. As battery cost quite low, even thugs don't try to steal it, as they won't get anything after selling it in the market. I use a Nokia phone while traveling, and i have purchas...

When I was about to start my first trip, I was tense about safeguarding the money. I did google and came to know about money belt, which is quite useful to carry money safely.I wanted to make my own money belt at home, but didn't find any tip on google. I used my brain, and got an idea to make my own money belt. I used it for a long trip and I felt secured in carrying money with me. Now I am using a very simple and tested trick to make your own money belt, which is totally free. Wallet  Wrist Band Belt To make money belt at home, we need very few things, which are easily available at home. First and foremost thing is your wallet. Keep your cards, cash, passport in it. It is going to be your carrier. Keep another purse in pocket of your pants, in which keep minimum cash, for small needs. Now, we need a wrist strap or wrist band with a strong strap. It should have good elastic resistance. It is very important for making a money belt. And in l...

I am very much sure that every traveler dreams to travel for free. At least I do. I always try to cut short my expenses on travels. Its not that easy as it sounds, but it is fun. I remember my college days, when I used to get pocket money which wasn't sufficient for the level of expenses which I had those days. I used to walk from college to back home which was about seven kilometers, to save some money. It wasn't that my parents can't afford my expenses. I was a freak, and used to enjoy life in low budget. Walking for seven kilometers used to give me chance to observe the beautiful landscapes. Plus, I used to spend those money in more useful thing like on internet and sometimes also used to lend money to my brother. But the bottom line is that I learnt to live life in low budget.  Traveling for free, is one thing which I seriously want to do, and not for short distances but want to travel for thousands of kilometers without spending single penny. In India its quite ...

I was going through few websites, and came across a very interesting kind of camping known as URBAN CAMPING. Its new for me because I never heard it before. Japan is very famous for its urban camping culture. Best thing of urban camping is that you can travel on a very tight budget. Urban Camping Prepare If you choose to do urban camping, you will obviously need a tent, a sleeping bag and ideally a sleeping mat. You will need to carry your entire stuff all day and everyday so a good expedition backpack is also essential (around 60L is a good size). Because you always carry everything, it is in your advantage to bring the lightest stuff you can find, and carry very few clothes and non-essential items, as it makes a much bigger difference than in regular backpacking. Understand Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, and Japan already has its own tradition of people (usually students) sleeping in train stations, on benches, etc., called  nojuku . On to...

Everyone has some fantasies in their life. I am also no exception. I too have a fantasy, but its related to traveling. My fantasy is to travel about 700 Kms from Hyderabad to Bangalore on a bicycle. Its very difficult to bring in reality, specially riding a bicycle on national highways full of trucks and buses. But in a positive way, its very adventurous, as one is unaware about the challenges coming ahead. Another best thing about traveling around the world on bicycle is that one can see landscapes which can't be seen by traveling in train or in flight. Several villages and small towns which will come on the way, will give an impression of their unique culture. Advantage of such journey is that, it will make you physically fit. Though, to ride a bicycle for 700 km requires good fitness. I will not prefer to go alone on such trip. Surely, will do it with friends. May be not now, but sooner or later, I convert my fantasy into reality. 

 A demanding week with the promise of fulfillment. You will find your journeys not just interesting, but quite fascinating in itself. The foreign connections will involve you, effectively and brilliantly, too. Some of you may feel drawn into the world of contemplation or thought, or even mysticism, that you have been taking interest in. You realize that you have to continue to travel not only hard, but well in order to maintain the enjoyment you had this year. You find that you can achieve it all provided you try hard enough. Therefore, you try to do justice to your responsibilities and to your own personal aspirations. Over the period, these have changed beyond mere materialistic goals.

This week makes for smooth journeys and peace of mind. You will have perfect harmony with your travel companion and you will enjoy remarkable contentment while traveling. This trend is going to affect your attitude and activities in coming weeks. You will reach your destination and will enjoy the situation which will come in front of you. You are likely to buy a travel ticket, which brings excitement and enthusiasm as you get busy enjoying the freedom. If you are competing with someone to reach some destination before than them, then its your week, you will chase the glory.

I am a huge fan of Rahul Dravid and yesterday Rahul Dravid The wall of Indian Cricket retired from one day internationals. In his last one day international against might England at Cardiff. In his last match he scored 69 runs to build the Indian innings to a challenging score of 304. He belongs to that cricket generation, where the motto was ''I am not giving you my wicket, if you want, then you have to go over my body''. In initial stage of his one day cricket he was dropped by saying that his style of cricket is inappropriate for one day cricket, but he worked hard and made a strong comeback proving his critics wrong, and then went on to become one of the legendary cricketers of one day game by scoring more than ten thousand runs.  He made his ODI debut against Srilanka on April 3rd in Singapore. India won that match by 12 runs Batting and fielding averages Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100 50 4s 6s Ct St ODIs 344 31...