Woo your loved one this Valentine’s Day with our seductive cocktail recipe
Valentine’s Day is coming up, so we’ve put together a seductive cocktail recipe video you can use to woo your other half. Mumbai Sunset is a fruity infusion of raspberry, orange and peach for that real taste of an Eastern Romance this 14th Feb. Each layer tantalises you with a new flavour, while the kick […]
How to create your fairytale Indian wedding
Everyone deserves a wedding day that is special in every way, which is why we’ve put together some tips to create your very own fairytale Indian wedding, so that your day is everything you’ve ever dreamed of. Venue Your venue should reflect the grandeur of a magical castle if you’re going for a fairytale theme, but […]
Come see Itihaas at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens Wedding Fayre!
Engaged and planning that dream fairytale Indian wedding? A huge part of the fun in getting married is the planning process, searching for that perfect venue, sampling delectable cuisine and of course, hunting down what you’re wearing on the big day! That’s why you should head on down to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens Wedding Fayre […]
Celebrate Holi with a feast of colours
Holi has become particularly famous in Western countries the past few years, as more and more people take on the Indian and Nepalese festival of colours/sharing love. As a great signifier that good triumphs over evil, the ancient Hindu religious Holi festival embraces all that is good and fun in the world. The celebration of […]
Mother’s Day traditions in India
With Mother’s Day in the UK approaching next month, we’re sharing how the day is celebrated in our native India. Inheriting the tradition from the US, Mother’s Day in India is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May and is a fairly modern addition to the Indian calendar. As a non-traditional Indian holiday, Mother’s Day […]
Indian spices & their many uses
Indian spices aren’t just great for adding flavour to your recipes, many of them also have other medicinal properties. We’ve outlined some of our favourite spices that have multiple uses, so you can start improving your health, and your meals, every day. Turmeric Bright and beautiful Turmeric is an antioxidant that has been said to […]
The history of curry & Brum’s love affair
Birmingham has become known as the curry capital of the UK with a wide selection of curry houses spread across the city. People from all over the UK come to Birmingham just to sample the authentic Indian cuisine that can be experienced here, but where did this love affair between Brum and curry from? Balti […]
10 facts about India
India is a huge, enigmatic part of our world, and there are a lot of interesting things to come out of the diverse South Asian country, which is why we’ve put together a list of 10 facts about India that you probably didn’t know. 1.Over 100 million years ago in the age of the dinosaurs, […]
Foodies’ Feast fires up Birmingham Bloggers’ Appetites
Pulling out all the stops for Brum’s best bloggers, Itihaas welcomed 35 foodies to dine out on their brand-new dishes. The guests sampled Itihaas’ summer sizzlers, which were debuted that evening to resounding praise. With scallops, lobster, tempura, and even Sambuca, making up the impressive menu, Itihaas made sure this was an Indian foodie feast like no other. […]
Itihaas – Expect the Unexpected
If you’ve ever left an Indian restaurant slightly disappointed, with a feeling of déjà vu (same ol’ menu, different building) then grab your friends and your appetite, and head to Itihaas, Birmingham’s answer to fine Indian cuisine. You’ll be transported thousands of miles to the lands of spice and flavour, dine like Maharajas surrounded by […]