Rick Bayless is chef of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago, creator of Frontera gourmet foods, cookbook author and host of Mexico - One Plate at a Time.

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Rick's Twitter Travel Guide: India 2009


Rick's Twitter Guide to India:

We have brought together all of Rick's posts from his three-city trip to India in spring 2009... 

Posts are organized in reverse chronological order, scroll to the bottom and work your way up for Rick's step by step India tour. 

 

  • 2:34 p.m. June 8th 2009
    3 things I lrnd n India: food is WAY more subtle&varied thn Indian n US;unknown(2 me)spices r major players;regnl cuisines r incred diverse

  • 2:33 p.m. June 8th 2009
    3 more learnings: bc o demand many cmplx veg dishes;we don't begin 2 undestnd whole grains,legumes;people r proud,soph,knowing o regnl dishs 

  • 2:33 p.m. June 8th 2009
    Top 3 frm India Trip: #1 cookng w Fernandes fam, Goa;#2 Mumbai's Sasoon fish docks@5am;#3 car accident n Kerala, offerd coco toddy by locals

  • 4:24 a.m. June 8th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6w8z4 - Frankfurt airport: Nuremberger sausages with sauerkraut (braised with ham hock) and mustard.

  • 11:48 p.m. June 7th 2009
    Almost forgot: fresh mango pudding, too! 

  • 11:45 p.m. June 7th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6vz3a - On way home: 1st flight, 1hr 2 Mumbai, served great little veg curry meal w lentil bread, REAL cutlery, cloth nap 

  • 9:09 a.m. June 7th 2009
    Stuffed squid filled with caramelized onions flavored with red chile-toddy vinegar masala paste. Amazingly delicious. (cont…


  • 9:07 a.m. June 7th 2009
    Fatima, our teacher, setting table in their 200-yr-old Portuguese-style home way far from Cangun-like beaches http://pikchur.com/aZQ 




  • 8:56 a.m. June 7th 2009
    Cooking class in Fernandes home (Goan Portuguese). Grinding coconut curry paste in traditional granite grinder http://pikchur.com/aZO 


  • 8:47 a.m. June 7th 2009
    Chef Rego cuts out dorsal fin & bones from top side of small local pomfrit. Smears inside/out w masala paste, fries http://pikchur.com/aZM 

  • 8:42 a.m. June 7th 2009
    Spices 4 Chef Rego's red chile-toddy vinegar masala paste, made in elec stone grinder, used on fish http://pikchur.com/aZl

  • 8:39 a.m. June 7th 2009
    Chef Rego teaches us Goan shrimp curry with tamarind and kokum http://pikchur.com/aZL 

  • 7:07 a.m. June 6th 2009
    Thanks for all the #followfriday love. I can't post pics from Goa right now, nor jump thru tech hoops 2 do it.Will post great pics tomorrw 

  • 8:04 a.m. June 5th 2009
    Mapusa food market n Goa. Stellar, teaming. Chile stalls, fab masala/spice stalls,fresh/dried fish, beans(bl-eyed pea family).Almost Mexico

  • 12:17 a.m. June 5th 2009
    Kochi airport security: chiles are contraband, could be used as a weapon. Lost all my chiles from Mumbai market.

  • 11:08 p.m. June 4th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6nga3 - Leaving for Goa after delish brkfst of huge masala dosa w lentil sambar & tomato & coconut chutneys 


  • 6:22 a.m. June 4th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6lcl5 - Driving frm spice plantation, tiny 2-lane roads. Van n on-coming lane blew tire,swerving@us,hitting almost he ...

  • 5:56 a.m. June 4th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6lbpv - Just-picked nutmeg. Pulled split "fruit" off tree, removed putter husk, revealed red mace covering nutmeg nut 

  • 5:17 a.m. June 4th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6lalm - Black pepper ripening on vine @spice plantation. Can harvest red,then soak&wash 4 white pepper or sundry 4 black

  • 3:43 a.m. June 4th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6l7zy - Cooking class meal:chicken curry,cabbage thorin,tamarind fish curry w manioc, yogurt curry w Kerala rice,paratha 

  • 2:37 a.m. June 4th 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6l5ya - Cass I chicken curry w fresh coconut milk. Here Mrs. Mundackal is "cupping" baked parathas, making them fluffy 

  • 11:40 p.m. June 3rd 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6kyk4 - FAB meal@Rice Boat. Highlight: small dosa (crisp rice/lentil pancake) rolled ovr cocont shrmp curry; tomato ... 

  • 10:50 p.m. June 3rd 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6kvmy - Headed to Kerala spice plantation. First a quick stop to help Mahout wash temple elephants in river!

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  • 8:23 a.m. June 3rd 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6j23a - Kerala Hindu/veg meal: 20 dishes,balances 6 tastes: plump local rice w dal, swt plantain, pungent mango pickl ...

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  • 7:40 a.m. June 3rd 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6j054 - Historic place: for centuries this street in Kochin was heart of world's spice trade. From here mole spices came.

  • 10:35 p.m. June 2nd 2009
    Flight 2 Kerela.Breakfast: wheat groats w mung bean,lentil,curry leaf,chile. Deann: this is DELICIOUS! Last time u said that abt plane food?

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  • 8:12 p.m. June 2nd 2009
    To all coming late to party: In India celebrating 30 wedding anniv and Lanie's HS graduation. Having time of life! Off to Kerela today.

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  • 1:44 p.m. June 2nd 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6h92rI Hip Ind Fusion rest: Indigo,fave o Bollywood stars. Pasta w Bombay duck (that's fish),squid, pak choy, Ind herbs

  • 1:13 p.m. June 2nd 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6h6ki Lunch: Swati streetfd restrnt: pani puri, crisp hollow shells, fill w mung/garbanzo, tamarind chutney, cilantro H20

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  • 1:09 p.m. June 2nd 2009
    Home cooking prized here: whole indstry of "lunchboys" who daily ferry MILLIONS of warm lunches to schools/offices http://twitpic.com/6h6ec

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  • 12:52 p.m. June 2nd 2009
    Taj Hotel is so beautiful,well run. Heartbreaking terrorists destroyed such history. Old sect clsd; scaffolded http://twitpic.com/6h4y9

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  • 1:24 p.m. June 1st 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6ex3u Din: Masala Kraft (cntmp Indian),Taj Hotel. Memorable. Mar Chicken Atta baked n ban leaf,then bread do. Succulent.

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  • 1:17 p.m. June 1st 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6ewu3 Cooking class w Taj Chef Shyam: trying 2 master dzns o spices. Started simple w tandoori marinade. Simple=14 spices 

  • 1:15 p.m. June 1st 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6ewli Lunch @ Status 4 Thali Plate. All veg: okra,spinach w corn,beans,potatoes+yogurt curry,dal,3 dif breads,4 chutneys

  • 1:12 p.m. June 1st 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6ewh5 Crawford Mkt spice/nut stalls most impressive. 30 min tasting/smelling spices n 1 stall. Spicy cashews killer.

  • 1:10 p.m. June 1st 2009
    http://twitpic.com/6ew2o Explored Mumbai's Crawford Mkt on hottest day o yr. Air so thick, hard 2 breathe. Salvation: alfonso mango seasn.

  • 8:54 p.m. May 31st 2009
    5 am Sasoon docks: fish auction. mullet,catfish,skate,mackerel,rockfish, snapper,pomfrit. Wild cacophony,pressed flesh. No photos allowed.

  • 8:51 p.m. May 31st 2009
    Taj contemp dessert: masala chai creme brulee, Alfonso mango baked Alaska (mango best I've had!),custrd apple Kheer http://twitpic.com/6dmke

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  • 8:49 p.m. May 31st 2009
    Fav dish of contemp meal: lamb shank n saffron curry, pommes dauph w curry lvs/gngr/cardmn; gr bns, yogurt, dal. http://twitpic.com/6dmd8

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  • 8:43 p.m. May 31st 2009
    sorry, that was 'low 2 hi in Mumbai.'

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  • 8:42 p.m. May 31st 2009
    ow 2 hi n Mumbai. Ended day w contemp meal n Taj Cul Studio. Lanie&friend Victoria at table.http://bit.ly/Zpboo

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  • 6:59 a.m. May 31st 2009
    For all who've asked: our trip is Mumbai, Goa, Kochi. Would like to do more, but lack time. Having trouble uploading pics from phone

  • 6:58 a.m. May 31st 2009
    Lunch: Khyber, NW Fronteir Cuisine, old-old restrnt. Had incredbl rashmi chckn kebab, prawns masala, maa ki dal, roomali roti.Subtle balance 

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  • 10:31 p.m. May 30th 2009
    Mumbai 1st imprssn: like sprawling Veracruz City w scent of dried spice n air. Staying@Taj Mahal Palace&Towers.Gorgeous;sad much still clsd-

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  • 2:07 p.m. May 29th 2009
    Special day: embarking for India. Trip to celebrate 30th wedding anniversary and Lanie's HS graduation! Will post again as soon as we arrive

 

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