Surreal Indian Travel Destinations

Fact: India is a hotspot of exotic travel destinations.

People around the world are always eager to travel and explore India, because of the scenic and cultural pleasure the country has to offer. It unfortunate that Indians are ever ready to go abroad and travel to other countries and leave behind the beautiful destinations their own country has to offer.

Here is a list of all the exotic travel destinations Indians miss while they travel around the world:

1) Great Rann of Kutch: The Great Rann of Kutch is located in the Kutch district of Gujrat. Waking up to it’s beautiful white sands during the Rann Utsav and spending the entire day among the festivities is as exotic as it gets. The best time to go to Kutch is during winters, when the sand cools down and the place looks extremely beautiful under the full moon.

2) Butterfly beach, Goa: Located at one end of the Pololam beach, Goa’s secluded Butterfly beach is a go-to destination if you’re looking for a nice, personal time on a beach. Cruising on the virgin outline of the country, you'll fall in love with the golden sand touching the rocks, enclosed by crystal blue water and palm trees. The best time to explore the beach is during winters to avoid high temperatures and unavailability of ferries.

3) Pangong Lake, Ladakh: Pangong Lake is one of the most beautiful places in India. The lake is huge and shares borders with China in the east. It is also one of the highest lakes In India, located at an altitude of 4,350 meters. The best time to visit Ladakh is during summers, as it gets extremely cold there during winters.

4) Key Monastery, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh: Spiti Valley is located at a very high altitude and is one of the most unexplored natural beauties of India. Spiti Valley comprises of several monasteries which are so close to nature, that it takes one’s breath away. The Key Monastery is influenced by Chinese architecture and was built in the 14^th Century at an altitude of 4,112 meters.  The best time to visit Spiti Valley is in the months of May, June, October and November.

5) Majuli, Assam: Majuli is India’s largest river island and is one of the most exotic travel destination in India’s, and yet is unknown to most people. Majuli is a place highly populated by tribal people and hence is culturally distinct. The monsoon season is surely the most beautiful in Majuli. 

6) Barren Island Volcano, Andaman Islands: The Barren Island Volcano is South Asia’s only live volcano. Other than the volcano, the Barren Island has the world’s second most beautiful scuba diving experience to offer. The island is so secluded and clean that it has to offer the purest view of nature. The crystal blue waters are a delight to the sight.  The best time to visit the island is between October and May. 

Vegan Dinner Recipes - Curried Coconut Quinoa And Greens With Roasted Cauliflower

So, tonight you have decided to cook something special and super delicious for your family. Curried Coconut Quinoa and Greens with Roasted Cauliflower is one of the most loved vegan dinner recipes. You have always satisfied your taste buds with this dish in restaurants and during your stays in hotels. Let’s see how you can make your favorite dish in your kitchen. Take your notepad and note down the list of ingredients required. Following tables illustrate the ingredients.

Curried Coconut Quinoa With Greens
Melted Olive Oil Or Coconut Oil	2 teaspoons
Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped	1
Ground Ginger	1 teaspoon
Raisins	⅓ cup
Ground Turmeric	1 teaspoon
Water	½ cup
Curry Powder Of Choice (Optional)	½ teaspoon
Ground Cardamom	½ teaspoon
Quinoa Rinsed Well In Fine Mesh Colander	1 cup
Sea Salt	1 teaspoon
Light Coconut Milk	14 ounces
Chopped Chard Or Baby Arugula, Spinach, Maybe Even Kale	4 cups
Apple Cider Vinegar	1 tablespoon
Chopped Green Onion (Optional Garnish)	2
Red Pepper Flakes (Optional Garnish)	A sprinkle

Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets	1 head
Cayenne Pepper	¼ teaspoon
Melted Olive Oil Or Coconut Oil	2 tablespoons
Sea Salt

Instructions

·         Roast Cauliflower

Toss cauliflower florets with cayenne pepper, a light sprinkle of sea salt and coconut oil in an oven preheated to 425° F. Roast it on the middle rack turning halfway for 25 to 30 minutes. Wait until cauliflower becomes golden on the edges.

·         Cook the Quinoa

Warm coconut oil/olive oil in a large pot over medium heat in a pot with a lid. Add onion and stir for about 5 minutes until it turns translucent. And turmeric, ginger, cardamom and curry powder and stir for 30 seconds. Now pour in water, coconut milk, raisins and rinsed quinoa. Boil this mixture and then cover it. Reduce heat to a simmer. Remove the pot from heat after cooking for 15 minutes. Now leave it for 5 minutes.

·         Take a fork and fluff the quinoa. Now, stir in the vinegar, salt and greens (chopped spinach or chard). Split quinoa into bowls and then top with roasted cauliflower. Decorate with pepper flakes and green onions. 

Greens: Apart from chopped spinach or chard, you can also try kale. 

You can mix in pre-steamed lentils or some cooked chickpeas to add proteins. 

And, one more thing, it’s a gluten-free meal.

Stay tuned with us for more vegan dinner recipes.