Category Archives: India

Gallery: Jantr Mantr, 2004

Jai Singh’s Astronomical Observatory in Delhi

I love taking pictures of architecture and geometry, so the Jantr Mantr observatories in India are among my favorite sites in the world. Here’s a collection of photos from my visit to Delhi in 2004.

Nov 2, 2004 – 2:40 min

Woodstock Nostalgia: 1980

The Classic Indian Bun Omelette

This one includes tomatoes and probably green chilis, and was served on a bun with funky pink and green candied fruit.

Recipe:

  1. fry onions in butter until soft (or brown, if you like)
  2. fry tomatoes too, if you’re using them
  3. add eggs lightly beaten with a little milk
  4. add green chilis (chopped into small rounds) and fresh cilantro/coriander
  5. flip to cook the other side
  6. when cooked, fold in half and serve alongside bun as shown above or (better) fold into quarters and serve ON bun. Bun should be toasted in the same pan so it gets nice and greasy.
  7. Have sweet, milky tea with it.

Above omelette courtesy of Mussoorie’s Tip Top Tea Shop at Char Dukan:

Tip Top Tea Shop

In case you’re wondering: cheese noodles is Ramen or Wai Wai noodles with cheese stirred in so it melts while the broth is good and hot.

Gallery: Hauz Khas, Delhi

Hauz Khas is a quiet green spot in the madness which is Delhi, with tourist appeal and historical significance. These photos are from my 2004 visit. Note that the gallery below now includes Jantr Mantr and other sites in Delhi.

ps There are some nice boutique shops and at least one great restaurant nearby.