Church of St. Bonaventure Located amidst verdant green surroundings of Madh, Church of St. Bonaventure is one of the oldest shrines in Mumbai. Believed to have been built during the early years of the 15th century, this religious edifice was constructed by Portuguese Franciscans. Situated on Erangal Beach, this church is a suitable place to […]
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Chomp And Cheers: Chicken Shirazi Salad
Ingredients: 30gm Iceberg; 20gm Romain; 15gm Rocket; 10gm Baby Onion; 15gm Green Zucchini; 15gm Yellow Zucchini; 10gm Cherry Tomato; 4 segment Orange; 5gm Pine Nuts; 5gm Pomegranate; 70gm Chicken thigh. For the Dressing- 20ml Pomegranate molasses, 6ml orange juice, 1-2 gm orange zest, 6ml lemon juice, pinch of salt and black pepper, 12ml olive oil. Method: Clean […]
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Khanderi Sea Island It is an island with a fort, located 20 kms South of Mumbai, along the coast of Maharashtra. Initially uninhabited, in 1679, Khanderi was occupied by the forces of Shivaji, who built the Khanderi Fort, which was subsequently ceded in 1818 to the British. The fort is a restricted area, falling under the jurisdiction […]
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Agripada: Names like Nagpada and Agripada are of South Indian origin, signifying a hamlet. This district was once occupied by the ‘Agris’ or cultivators. The Agris of Bombay, were divided into three kinds – the ‘Bhat Agris’ or rice cultivators; ‘Mitta Agris’ or salt manufacturers; and ‘Bhaji-pala Agris’ or vegetable cultivators. Agripada is also connected […]