(Photo of Malabar Prawn Biryani, from Eastern Spices)
Ever since Sunita’s family introduced me to the absolutely crazy food in Calicut (Kozhikode), I consider myself a staunch honorary citizen. If luscious food weren’t enough, Calicut is also one of India’s ancient cities; the centre of the old world’s spice trade, particularly Pepper trade. So, it has Food & History going for it, which is two strong strikes for that city.
So, when I heard that the good citizens of the city have set up a Calicut Heritage Forum, I was very pleased. Continue reading
The Long Hol 