Travel is fun, no doubt. India is topologically diverse with a long coast line, arid deserts, and imposing Himalayas. Travelers are lucky to get to experience it all from deserts to snow-clad mountains without ever having to step a foot out of the country. But that is no the only thing. India’s topological diversity is only surpassed by its cultural diversity.
Although classified largely as South and North, the country’s cultural make up and language changes with almost every state. Different languages, different way of dressing, and different food. Food, of course, is one of the most important part of a cultural identity. Other than a few souvenirs, I remember bringing home some local delicacies from the city visiting city.
Whether it is the Petha of Agra or Sandesh from Kolkata, food has always been one of the things etched in my memory. And it is the yearning and disappointment that we cannot get to taste this amazing delicacies again that keeps the memory alive. However, I am glad that I don’t have to make another day long journey to get my hands on these local delicacies any more.
I recently discovered a new web site Place of Origin, and I am raring to get my first order of Mithai and Namkeen. And I will keep you updated about how it all goes. But just looking at the delicacies from far flung places within India and knowing that I can order those is an exciting proposition. Isn’t it great that we can get almost anything from any part of the country withing a few days?
And if you are thinking you don’t want another source of ghee dripping sweets or fries to gorge on, think again. The web site has a special section on healthy snacks. The web sit has a long list of Namkeens and Sweets. You can order Badam Puri or Kaju Puri from Mumbai, or go for the range of sugar-free sweets that you find difficult to get at your local sweet shop. And if you are finicky about sticking to an Organic diet, get that fresh jar of Organic Honey from the pollution free hills of Dehradun in just a few days.
But the best part is, you can get raw ingredients from specialists that you will not get in your local market, like Kasundi from Kolkata, Moringa leaf powder from Bangaluru, or Kesar and kahwa Tea from the Kashmir Valley.
Place of Origin is surely a heaven for die-hard foodies and my list of things to order is getting longer by the hour. So, next time you yearn for your favorite food from favorite city, get on the web site and go clicking.
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