Papeta Par Eedu - Another great Parsi breakfast dish! Eedu- or the humble yet potent Egg, is an intrinsic part of Parsi life. And it's not restricted to breakfast. In fact, it's not even restricted to food! Because a Parsi will not only add an egg to almost any
Parsis - A Photographic Journey One of the most awesome and insightful portrayals of the Parsi Community that exists in the world today, is this beautifully written, photographic journey of the Zoroastrians of India, by Sooni Taraporewala. In her inimitable, free flowing yet insightful style this legendary photographer/screenwriter captures the
Ah... Parsi Food! Recipe for Akuri! When most people come to know I'm a Parsi, they immediately say - "ah! Parsi food! So when are you calling me over!?" Quite simply, Parsis are synonymous with 'good food' (among other things!) Well... I always reply to these, "Hey! You're welcome
The Sudreh and Kusti - What they symbolise Sudreh and Kushti - Courtesy Pervin Mistry, FEZANA Journal, Winter 1997 Every Parsi is meant to wear a Sudreh and Kusti. This to most non-parsis looks like e a white vest and holy thread tied around the waist. However
The Navjote - What it means The Navjot (or Naozot) ceremony is an ancient sacred ritual of the Zoroastrian community. It is the ceremony through which Zoroastrian children on the threshold of adolescence are initiated into the religion. The word Navjote is made up of the words 'Nao' which
The Story of Sanjan: Kissa-i-Sanjan Many places in Gujarat are important for Parsis because it is in these places that our ancestors found refuge and started a new life after fleeing from Iran in the seventh century AD. In those ancient times the Zoroastrian King of Persia (Iran) Yazdegird
