Chasing Flavors: A Food Blogger’s Journey Through India
The First Bite—Spices, Street, and Stories The streets of Bengaluru are alive—a rhythmic pulse of voices, sizzling griddles, and the occasional honk of a restless auto-rickshaw. The air is thick with the aroma of roasted coffee beans, mingling with the earthy scent of curry leaves crisping in hot oil. Every corner is a stage where vendors perform culinary artistry, coaxing flavors into life. I tighten my grip on my camera, eager to capture the vibrancy, but my stomach has its own priorities. Food first, pictures later. As I weave through the maze of carts, I spot a vendor whose hands move with the precision of a seasoned artist. He spreads dosa batter across a scorching cast-iron pan, the thin layer quickly transforming into a golden crisp as steam curls into the air. The sound—soft crackling as the edges crisp to perfection—tells me everything I need to know. With a flick of his wrist, he scoops spiced potatoes onto the dosa, expertly folding it into a warm embrace before sliding it o...