| I was watching the channel "Discovery Travel and | | | | A high nutritional value, low in fat and being a rich |
| Living" the other day. Food related shows are | | | | source of omega 3 fatty acids makes fish a |
| definitely one that catches my attention. They are | | | | popular choice for a healthy menu. Fish is good for |
| a great source of information about food in | | | | your heart. |
| particular and of course not to mention the | | | | It is definitely an important part of several |
| numerous wonderful recipes. Last evening was | | | | cuisines whether Chinese, Thai, American, French |
| what I call a "foodie evening" on the channel. This | | | | or Indian. The style of cooking may differ from |
| is one reason that I love Thursdays. There is nice | | | | one cuisine to the other however, the final result |
| program titled "Floyd's India" followed by "Indian | | | | of a tasty dish is the same whichever style of |
| Cooking made easy" with Anjum Anand hosting it. | | | | cooking or school of thought you decide to follow. |
| In Floyd's India, he chooses a destination each | | | | Fish is wholesome food served with just a salad |
| time and is acquainting his audience with the | | | | and a slice of bread. Easy , quick and indeed |
| cuisine of the particular place. He actually does | | | | delicious that's how it is. |
| cook some of the traditional or popular recipes. | | | | Not many however, may be well-versed with |
| The first episode was on Rajasthan, a state in | | | | buying and cooking fish. Here are a few tips while |
| India. This week however, he decided to put up | | | | handling fish: |
| his tent at the popular tourist destination - Goa. A | | | | -The smell and the looks of the fish are major |
| wonderful episode for seafood lovers. He cooked | | | | indicators which would help you make the right |
| fish, crab and even mussels. | | | | decision while buying fish. |
| A sweet coincidence or must I say a "fishy | | | | -It should smell fresh. It must definitely not have |
| coincidence" that Anjum Anand too decided to | | | | a stale smell. If that is so, then it sure is a no...no. |
| have "fish" as her theme for the evening. She | | | | -It must look appealing. Must look fresh and the |
| cooked delicious lime rice and served it with | | | | skin must be firm. When you touch the skin it |
| traditional Indian fish curry from the state of | | | | must be tight and not leave a depression on the |
| Maharashtra (fish cooked in coconut milk and | | | | surface. There must be no discoloration. |
| coriander). Couldn't resist it and so it's fish for | | | | -The eyes must be bright and red on the |
| lunch today and also my theme for the day. | | | | underneath. |
| Fishes offer so much variety. Each fish has it own | | | | -Fish cook really fast and so do ensure that you |
| distinct taste adding that little extra to your dish. | | | | do not end up overcooking it. |
| So very easy to cook, a little marination and the | | | | With a variety of ways to cook it, there sure is |
| right ingredients that make it one of the best | | | | lot of scope for experimenting. Each one to his |
| dishes that you have ever cooked or had. The | | | | own taste...that's the way it is. |
| popularity of fish and chips, I guess does say it all. | | | | |