Bhavesh Chhatbar's Blog: January 2016

Beautiful hues of colors of the bacteria that live in the acidic water of Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Waimangu Volcanic Valley can be explained as "This is how the world began" because it is a miniature natural demonstration of the phenomenon. It is the world's youngest geothermal area, created on 10-June-1886 by Mount Tarawera's volcanic eruption.

Cathedral Rocks and Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Cathedral Rocks and Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

There are 3 main craters: Southern Crater, Echo Crater, and Inferno Crater. All the 3 are filled with water naturally. The Frying Pan Lake [Echo crater filled with water] overflows as a stream: Waimangu Stream that flows into Lake Rotomahana. The stream is special because it is the overflow of the world's largest hot spring lake! The walkway beside the stream lets you see the different colours of the different forms of algae and hot water bacteria that live in the steaming hot water. It is a beautiful sight. The surrounding area is very picturesque. I hope, my photos in this post fill your eyes with the hues of the Waimangu Stream and the surrounding area.

Acid residue, hot water algae, bacteria and micro-organisms in Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Acid residue, hot water algae, bacteria and micro-organisms in Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Acid signs on the soils near Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Algae and bacteria with acid residue in Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Beautiful shades of green and orange created by bacteria, algae and micro-organisms of Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Boiling water of Frying Pan Lake overflow stream [Waimangu Stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Boiling water of Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Cathedral Rocks viewed from beside Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Color of hot water bacteria, algae and micro-organisms in Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Colors of the bacteria living in the Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Foam perhaps created by hot water algae, micro-organisms and bacteria living in Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Hot water loving algae in Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Landscape around Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Sign board advising to supervise children at all times, at Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] and the surrounding landscape at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Wild grass growing around the Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Chettinad door frame top with intricate carvings restored, at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Savya Rasa is bound to change your view on the South Indian food that most of us know as limited to Idli, Dosa, Uttappa, etc. But just as with most cuisines, there is so so so much more to South Indian food than just that!

You may keep reading, or skip to the photos.

The owner of Savya Rasa: Mr Uday Balaji has taken serious efforts to create the experience. There is a story behind everything, be it the simplest of the pillars, door-frames, etc. of the premises, or be it about how the recipies and chefs have been discovered. From decor, look and feel, usage of antiques and South Indian art, to research of South Indian cuisines, their authentic recipies, color and aroma, chef-hunt, etc., everything is given so much attention to, that the outcome of the efforts is a truly outstanding restaurant. Do make a visit to Savya Rasa to feel it for yourself personally.

I am so glad that Carpe Diem invited me for a food tasting session at Savya Rasa. Thank you hosts Carina and Shivangi for ensuring a comfortable event.

Following was the menu for the event…

Drinks:
• Sambaram
• Kulukki Sharbat

Starters:
• Venchina Mamsa Koora
• Koon Ularthiyathu
• Chemeen Podi-ittu Varuthathu
• Cheniga Pappu Vada
• Kozhi Podi Varuval
• Biskuthambade

Mains:
• Bun Parota
• Kambu Rotti
• Milagu Kozhi Chettinad
• Gutti Venkaya Masala
• Pollachi Kari Kozhambu
• Batata Pathanja Gassi
• Idiyappa Idly
• Chepala Pulusu
• Saiva Veral Kozhambu
• Thalassery Meen Biriyani
• Malli Saadam

Desserts:
• Obbatlu
• Karuppati Halwa
• Sulaimani Tea

I am a vegetarian, non-alcoholic person. I eat eggs sometimes however. The best of the servings in my view was the "Bun Parota" [contains eggs]. The flavour and preparation is so perfect that you have to go to Savya Rasa to eat it and feel it yourself. And oh yes, do sip the Sulaimani Tea — unbeatable!

The address and phone number of Savya Rasa are…
Gera Serenity, Near Koregaon Park Petrol Pump, Off North Main Road, Behind Starbucks Coffee, Koregaon Park, Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India
Phones: +91 20 3049 1155, +91 91300 95522

Here is the location map below. You can easily get driving directions on this interactive map by Google…

Enjoy the photos of Savya Rasa…

Sulemani Chai
Sulemani Chai at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Sulemani Chai at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Cheniga Pappu Vada
Cheniga Pappu Vada at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Cash box on the Kankku Pillai accounts table

Close-up of Karuppati Halwa with Obbatlu

Karuppati Halwa with Obbatlu
Karuppati Halwa with Obbatlu at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

A game that people used to play in the old times

Kulukki Sharbat
Kulukki Sharbat at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Close-up of Chemeen Podi-ittu Varuthathu

Chemeen Podi-ittu Varuthathu
Chemeen Podi-ittu Varuthathu at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Close-up of Biskuthambade

Biskuthambade
Biskuthambade at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Close-up of Koon Ularthiyathu

Koon Ularthiyathu
Koon Ularthiyathu at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Kozhi Podi Varuval
Kozhi Podi Varuval at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Close-up of Kozhi Podi Varuval

Coconut chutney served with Cheniga Pappu Vada

Close-up of Cheniga Pappu Vada

Chutney served with Cheniga Pappu Vada

Venchina Mamsa Koora
Venchina Mamsa Koora at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Close-up of Venchina Mamsa Koora

Close-up of Arisi Vadagam

Arisi Vadagam
Arisi Vadagam at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

A coffee cocktail
A coffee cocktail at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Sambaram

Seating arrangement near the kitchen

Seating arrangement for two guests

Decorative lamps
Decorative lamps of Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Wooden chairs
Wooden chairs at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Large family seating arrangement

Family seating arrangement
Family seating arrangement at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Couple seating arrangement
Couple seating arrangement at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Group seating arrangement
Group seating arrangement at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Antique large cooking vessels

Aranmula Kanadi - a metal alloy mirror

Wooden chair
Wooden chair at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Cloth work with restaurant name

Towards the upper floor
Towards the upper floor of Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Welcome porch with steps sided by Yalis

South Indian temple-like entrance

Painting showing Laxman, Ram and Hanuman

Painting showing conversation between Hanuman and Ravan

Painting showing Seeta at Ashok Vatika

Entrance

Sign board
Sign board of Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

The attendants and the event hosts

Reception seating
Reception seating at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Seating area for a large family

A decorative lamp with lighting effect on the roof

Antiques on display in a private dining room

Semi-private dining area with Pattamadai Pai mat

A beautiful painting
A beautiful painting at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Seating area near the kitchen

Close-up of Khandarappam

Khandarappam
Khandarappam at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Sulaimani Tea
Sulaimani Tea at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

A cocktail
A cocktail at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Cut Obbatlu
Cut Obbatlu at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Tree of Life - A Kalamkari form of painting that is made using vegetable colours

Bydagi Mary
Bydagi Mary at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Obbatlu

Varutharacha Masala
Varutharacha Masala at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Ambalapuzha Paal Payasam
Ambalapuzha Paal Payasam at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Godhi Huggi
Godhi Huggi at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Coffee

Close-up of Thalassery Meen Biriyani

Thalassery Meen Biriyani
Thalassery Meen Biriyani at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Different types of sugar served with tea and coffee

Vetrilai Poondu Sadam
Vetrilai Poondu Sadam at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Nei Pathiri
Nei Pathiri at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Nalukettu Kari Curry
Nalukettu Kari Curry at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Nalukettu Kari Curry with Nei Pathiri

Close-up of Vetrilai Poondu Sadam

Vetrilai Poondu Sadam
Vetrilai Poondu Sadam at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

A ceiling with special lighting on Madras roof tiles
A ceiling at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune] with special lighting on Madras roof tiles

Guddu Pulusu with Dibba Rotti

Close-up of Guddu Pulusu

Guddu Pulusu
Guddu Pulusu at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Dibba Rotti
Dibba Rotti at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Close-up of Pollachi Kari Kozhambu

Pollachi Kari Kozhambu
Pollachi Kari Kozhambu at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Pollachi Kari Kozhambu with Bun Parotas

Bun Parota
Bun Parota at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Bun Parotas
Bun Parotas at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Close-up of Appam

Close-up of Erachi Stew

Erachi Stew
Erachi Stew at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Appam with Erachi Stew
Appam with Erachi Stew at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Appam

Bendakkai Gojju with Jolada Roti

Close-up of Bendakkai Gojju

Jolada Roti
Jolada Roti at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Bendakkai Gojju
Bendakkai Gojju at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Ulli Theeyal
Ulli Theeyal at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Kuthari Choru with Ulli Theeyal

Kuthari Choru
Kuthari Choru at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

A decorative antique serving spoon

2 antique vessels
2 antique vessels at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Antique vessels
Antique vessels of Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

An antique vessel in a showcase

Antique milk can
Antique milk can at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

An antique vessel
An antique vessel on display at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

An antique vessel
An antique vessel at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Antique tiffin vessels
Antique tiffin vessels on display at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Close-up of Kuzhi Paniyaram

Kuzhi Paniyaram
Kuzhi Paniyaram at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Punukulu with Allam Pachadi
Punukulu with Allam Pachadi at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Allam Pachadi with Punukulu
Allam Pachadi with Punukulu at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Close-up of Anjal Rava Fry

Anjal Rava Fry
Anjal Rava Fry at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Patrode

Royala Iggru plate
Royala Iggru plate at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Royala Iggru
Royala Iggru at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Pallipalayam Kozhi
Pallipalayam Kozhi at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Close-up of Royala Iggru

Food bloggers for food tasting

Group of food bloggers
Group of food bloggers at Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

The 3 distinctive paintings
The 3 distinctive paintings of Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune]

Look out for Megha's review on Savya Rasa coming up on her blog FitFoodieMegha.com!

Waimangu Stream [Frying Pan Lake overflow stream] at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New Zealand

Review of Savya Rasa [Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra, India]