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Author of The Sweet Kitchen, and chef-owner of Food For Thought Catering
May 16, 2025 12:30 IST
From Delhi’s Afghani dhabas to Tamil Nadu’s tangy pulihora, these under-the-radar rice dishes...
Tue, May 20, 2025
May 09, 2025 15:29 IST
As a student, often on a shoestring budget, I ate like royalty on the streets of Bombay. Irani...
Tue, May 13, 2025
May 02, 2025 13:27 IST
Betel leaf, or paan, has spanned royal courts, weddings and street corners for centuries. This...
Thu, May 08, 2025
Apr 25, 2025 13:28 IST
Exploring the kathi roll, the first fast food of India that fed office-goers, charmed expats, and...
Tue, Apr 29, 2025
Apr 18, 2025 16:27 IST
From vinegar-soaked vindaloo to sawdust pudding, here's a deep dive into Goa’s bold, coastal...
Fri, Apr 18, 2025
Apr 11, 2025 10:30 IST
Moving away from usual suspects, we explore Bengal’s seasonal vegetables and bitters that define...
Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Apr 04, 2025 13:30 IST
Breaking down the flavours, textures, and traditions of India’s favourite snack. Golgappa and...
Mon, Apr 07, 2025
Mar 28, 2025 11:30 IST
It's the Portugese who improved the mango varieties in India using certain grafting techniques, but...
Fri, Apr 04, 2025
Mar 21, 2025 12:30 IST
It is slow-cooked, and unmistakably indulgent. This is a meal best savoured...
Mon, Mar 24, 2025
Mar 14, 2025 15:29 IST
From mythological origins to modern twists on bhaang, here’s what makes Holi India’s most...
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
Mar 07, 2025 12:30 IST
Not just Bengali cuisine, these international students explored different regions of the country,...
Mon, Mar 10, 2025
Feb 28, 2025 09:30 IST
From the fields of Punjab to the dairy farms of Parma—an unexpected culinary...
Mon, Mar 03, 2025
Feb 21, 2025 10:27 IST
This secret spice blend of Bengal is a five-seed tempering technique that transforms simple dishes...
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Feb 14, 2025 10:30 IST
From Kerala’s creamy coconut-infused delight to Bengal’s prized hilsa biryani, discover the...
Sun, Feb 16, 2025
Feb 07, 2025 09:30 IST
In the city that never slows down, cutting chai is the lifeline of its people. A small glass, a...
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Jan 31, 2025 17:28 IST
The origin, rich history, flavours, and cultural significance of jaggery, a sugar substitute the...
Sun, Feb 02, 2025
Jan 24, 2025 17:00 IST
Once a Bengaluru staple, benne dosa is now making its way back onto restaurant menus across India,...
Mon, Jan 27, 2025
Jan 17, 2025 17:00 IST
If the dish’s popularity inspires more people to learn about the Champaran Satyagraha and its...
Fri, Jan 24, 2025
Jan 10, 2025 06:00 IST
While the shared traditions of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal prove India’s inclusive spirit,...
Fri, Jan 24, 2025
Jan 03, 2025 14:00 IST
The stories of butter chicken, a dish that unites families at the table and divides them in court....
Fri, Jan 10, 2025
Dec 27, 2024 17:00 IST
All that sizzled and fizzled in the culinary world this...
Fri, Jan 10, 2025
Dec 20, 2024 18:00 IST
From Nahoum’s to Taltala, a journey through Calcutta’s iconic Christmas cake...
Fri, Jan 10, 2025
Dec 13, 2024 19:00 IST
A deep dive into the origin theories, varieties, and cultural significance of India’s beloved...
Fri, Jan 10, 2025
Dec 06, 2024 20:00 IST
Baking bread was alien to India; learn how traders and colonisers introduced bread to our kitchens....
Sun, Dec 08, 2024
Nov 29, 2024 19:00 IST
This week, we trace pizza's rich history, and its journey from humble flatbreads to a culinary...
Sun, Dec 08, 2024