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Pomfret fish (Paplet) fry – Mumbai style
4 Apr 2023

Pomfret fish (Paplet) fry – Mumbai style

by Anish Patil | posted in: Asia, Food | 0

This is a simple fish fry recipe and takes me back to my childhood – as my mother use to make fish this way. Prep time: 15 minCook time: 15 min Things you need:Garlic pods—chopped … 4-7Ginger—chopped … 1 inch pieceTamarind pulp … Continued

Fish, Fry, Indian, Mumbai, Pomfret
Shrimp rice (and wild rice) and potato stew
8 Feb 2023

Shrimp rice (and wild rice) and potato stew

by Anish Patil | posted in: Asia, Food | 0

The spicy rice seafood soup with wild rice is similar to Indian dal khichadi in its foundation of rice, spices, and a comforting, hearty texture. Both dishes emphasize simplicity and warmth, using rice as a base that absorbs the flavors … Continued

broth, soup, wild rice
Grilled salmon in spinach cream sauce
3 Feb 2023

Grilled salmon in spinach cream sauce

by Anish Patil | posted in: Asia, Food | 0

Grilled salmon in garlic cream spinach sauce with garam masala is a fusion dish that marries the richness of classic flavors with a bold Indian twist. The grilled salmon, with its crispy exterior and juicy, flaky interior, pairs beautifully with … Continued

garam masala, grilled fish, Salmon
Turkish Airlines Hanoi, Vietnam (HAN) to Istanbul (IST) in B777 business class
16 Oct 2022

Turkish Airlines Hanoi, Vietnam (HAN) to Istanbul (IST) in B777 business class

by Anish Patil | posted in: Asia, Europe, Travel | 0

Flight report: Turkish Airlines in business class Flight number: TK 0165Equipment: B777Origin: HAN (22:30)Destination: IST (04:55)Flown: October 2022Cabin occupancy: 30% After a lovely stay at the Hanoi Airport business lounge I was ready to fly to Istanbul. Our flight was … Continued

business class, Hanoi, Istanbul, Turkish Airlines
Hanoi Airport (Vietnam) Business lounge (NIA)
16 Oct 2022

Hanoi Airport (Vietnam) Business lounge (NIA)

by Anish Patil | posted in: Asia, Travel | 0

NOIBAI International Airport lounge (NIA) at Hanoi Airport is a lovely lounge. This lounge is used by almost all airline, apart from Vietnam Airlines (or perhaps their close partners). I was flying Turkish Airlines in business class and received an … Continued

business class, Hanoi, lounge, Turkish Airlines, Vietnam
Turkish Airlines Istanbul (IST) to Hanoi, Vietnam (HAN) 777 business class
6 Oct 2022

Turkish Airlines Istanbul (IST) to Hanoi, Vietnam (HAN) 777 business class

by Anish Patil | posted in: Asia, Europe, Travel | 0

Flight report: Turkish Airlines in business class Flight number: TK 0164Equipment: 777Origin: IST (02:00)Destination: HAN (15:20)Flown: October 2022Cabin occupancy: 100% This is a late night flight or an early morning flight. Lovely time, if you would like to sleep all … Continued

business class, Hanoi, Istanbul, Turkish Airlines
Asian noodle soup with chicken broth and veggies
8 Sep 2022

Asian noodle soup with chicken broth and veggies

by Anish Patil | posted in: Asia, Food | 0

Noodle soup with chicken broth, pak soi (bok choy), and bean sprouts is a delicious and nourishing dish that blends light yet flavorful ingredients. The chicken broth provides a rich, savory base, simmered to perfection, often with aromatic spices like … Continued

chicken broth, noodle, soup
Qatar Airways Doha (DOH) to Amsterdam (AMS) 777-300 Qsuite (business class)
30 Oct 2021

Qatar Airways Doha (DOH) to Amsterdam (AMS) 777-300 Qsuite (business class)

by Anish Patil | posted in: Asia, Europe, Travel | 0

Equipment: 777-300 (Qsuite)Origin: DOH (08:00)Destination: AMS (14:00)Flown: Oct 2021Cabin occupancy: 70% I woke up at the Al Mourjan lounge in the morning and walked to the boarding gate. I was really hoping that this time I get the 777 with … Continued

Amsterdam, business class, Doha, Qatar Airways, Qsuite
Qatar Airways Mumbai (BOM) to Doha (DOH) in Business Class on A320
21 Oct 2021

Qatar Airways Mumbai (BOM) to Doha (DOH) in Business Class on A320

by Anish Patil | posted in: Asia, Europe, Travel | 0

Equipment: A320Origin: BOM (22:05)Destination: DOH (23:05)Flown: Oct 2021Cabin occupancy: 90% After my lovely stay at the Adani Airport lounge at Mumbai, I headed to my gate for boarding. I saw it online on flightstats that it is gonna be a … Continued

business class, Doha, Mumbai Airport, Qatar Airways
Adani lounge at Mumbai International Airport – in October 2021 (Covid times)
21 Oct 2021

Adani lounge at Mumbai International Airport – in October 2021 (Covid times)

by Anish Patil | posted in: Asia, Travel | 0

I was flying from Mumbai to Doha in business class with Qatar Airways. Checkin and all went perfectly fine and the agent was very friendly and invited me for the Adani Business class lounge at Mumbai Airport. However, what shocked … Continued

Adani, business class, lounge, Mumbai Airport, Qatar Airways

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