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Lunch on the houseboat Manmantha
(named for an Indian cupid) prepared our lunch in a kitchen far aft,
roughly 4 feet by 3 feet that had one little burner and no running water.
Yet, he created one of the most memorable meals I enjoyed in India. He
balanced simple, fresh flavors and stunning colors. Here you can see the
plump grains of the red rice eaten throughout Kerala. Left partially
unpolished, it retains a nutty flavor and toothsome texture. As our boat
made its way south and our toddy bottles fizzled up potent, we ate and ate
and ate...
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