Sona’s mum makes these spicy kaju (cashews) as an occasional indulgence—but they’re perfect on a dreary day with chai or a mellow whisky (depending on your mood). She fries the cashews till they’re golden brown, then seasons them up with a red-hot masala. This version is pretty spicy, so feel free to adjust the mix for less adventurous palates (zzzzz).
Video: Chilling Out on a Houseboat in the Backwaters of Kerala
Video: Interview with Wongdin, the Exiled Tibetan Monk
Photo Slideshow: Our Spiritual Adventure to Vaishno Devi
Vaishno Devi is the second most popular religious pilgrimage in India. It is nestled at an altitude of 5200 feet and 14 kilometers/ 9 miles of uphill walking. Check out the photo slideshow of our spiritual adventure. If you dare.
Video: Kathakali in Ernakulam, Kerala
Video: The Karni Mata “Rat” Temple in Deshnoke, Rajasthan
Check out the video of our visit to the Karni Mata “Rat” Temple, home to 20,000 rats in Deshnoke, near Bikaner, Rajasthan in India. The rats are believed to be incarnations of tribesmen of the aesthetic Karni Mata (an incarnation…
Video: Kashmiri Papier Mache
Our Gear: India 2006
We’re in the final stretch for our India adventure and while we’re super excited, there’s also a lot to think about. We’ve got most of it sorted out, and the rest . . welll, we’ll wing it. Cameras, video camera, tripods, backpacks, things to put in those backpacks, camera and video bags, memory cards, laptops, software, web-design stuff. And of course, books! There’s loads to think about. Check it all out here.
