India and Vegetarianism: The Reality of It All
In India, vegetarianism isn't a restriction but a way of life. Here's how it transformed my perspective on food.
Stories in Food.
All Food stories from Pervov.
The "House of Fire" in Baku: An Indian Place of Power — Ateshgah Temple
Discover Ateshgah, the ancient House of Fire in Baku, built by Indian merchants. A short story about Great India's sacred traces and spiritual energy.
South Indian Breakfast Delights
Explore South Indian breakfast: dosa, idli, upma, puttu & sadhya. Discover unique flavours, traditional recipes & the perfect pairing — filter coffee. Taste India’s culinary heritage!
Naggar & the Kullu Valley in the Himalayas: the Roerich Estate and the Sacred Places of India
Escape the heat of the city for Naggar in the Kullu Valley. Discover the serene Himalayan retreat of the Roerich family, ancient temples, and spiritual peace.
Kochi – The Best First City for Your Indian Itinerary
Planning your first trip to India? Put Kochi on your list. The city is a true blend of old and new — full of spice aromas, elegant colonial architecture, and a remarkable cultural mix that welcomes every traveler.
Indian Tea: From Plantations to Street Masters
Discover India's vibrant tea culture—from the misty Nilgiri plantations where wild bison roam among tea bushes, to the chaiwallas who brew magic for just 10 cents. A journey through Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri.
Sugarcane Juice: India's Ten-Rupee Elixir
On every corner, near every temple, beside every bus stand — the screech of metal rollers crushing bamboo-hard stalks, the murky green liquid flowing into a steel cup. India's most ubiquitous street drink costs less than a text message but carries four thousand years of medicinal tradition.
Majnu Ka Tilla: Little Tibet in the Heart of India
Tucked into the busy streets of North Delhi, a small Tibetan enclave offers monasteries, momos and a window into one of the world's most resilient refugee communities.
Order Biryani to Your Moving Train: How Indian Railways Reinvented Food Delivery
You can order restaurant food delivered directly to your seat while your train is moving. Not snacks from the platform — actual restaurant food from Zomato, brought to your coach while you're between stations.
The Thali: India's Edible Philosophy on a Single Plate
Every Indian meal tells a story. The thali tells them all at once — a complete universe of flavors arranged on a steel plate or banana leaf, balancing sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter, and astringent in ways that modern nutritionists are only beginning to understand.