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Author of The Sweet Kitchen, and chef-owner of Food For Thought Catering
Sep 12, 2025 14:26 IST
While edible flowers are trending in the West, Indians have been steaming, frying, and brewing them...
Sep 05, 2025 12:30 IST
From eating pizza with cutlery in Italy to dal at the end of a Bengali meal, here’s a...
Aug 29, 2025 14:29 IST
When even food show producers confuse tempering with tampering, here’s a glossary to set things...
Aug 22, 2025 14:25 IST
From colonial preserves to papaya “plastic,” fiery ants to peanut blends, each chutney carries...
Aug 15, 2025 18:25 IST
How a Middle Eastern honey ball evolved into South Asia’s most beloved syrup-soaked...
Aug 08, 2025 13:30 IST
Packed with over a dozen spices, this sharp, sinus-clearing mustard sauce from Bengal has no...
Aug 01, 2025 15:26 IST
Long before the West discovered probiotics, Indian kitchens were fermenting rice into cooling,...
Jul 25, 2025 14:30 IST
From Shillong markets to Guntur fields, tracing the path of India’s hottest peppers, and the...
Jul 18, 2025 14:25 IST
Most use no oil, while one has just a spoon of oil right at the...
Jul 11, 2025 14:27 IST
From rogan josh to kabargah, here’s a deep dive into the meat-heavy, spice-light dishes that make...
Jul 04, 2025 13:30 IST
Banned in countries like Singapore, poppy seeds remain a staple in Bengali cuisine. Here is...
Jun 27, 2025 12:28 IST
From legendary biryani joints and country clubs to Chinatown staples and chic but old-world...
Jun 20, 2025 16:30 IST
A humble rant against unholy food pairings, with a little love for the pineapple...
Jun 13, 2025 12:30 IST
From Nigella Lawson’s take with fish fingers to rural Bengali kitchens, bhorta is a dish that...
Jun 06, 2025 15:29 IST
Some ingredients from across the border deserve a permanent spot in our...
May 30, 2025 12:30 IST
Before Michelin-starred chefs made it trendy, Bengal was already cooking with every part of the...
May 23, 2025 12:30 IST
The potato may not be native to India, but it has found a permanent place in every kitchen and...
May 16, 2025 12:30 IST
From Delhi’s Afghani dhabas to Tamil Nadu’s tangy pulihora, these under-the-radar rice dishes...
May 09, 2025 15:29 IST
As a student, often on a shoestring budget, I ate like royalty on the streets of Bombay. Irani...
May 02, 2025 13:27 IST
Betel leaf, or paan, has spanned royal courts, weddings and street corners for centuries. This...
Apr 25, 2025 13:28 IST
Exploring the kathi roll, the first fast food of India that fed office-goers, charmed expats, and...
Apr 18, 2025 16:27 IST
From vinegar-soaked vindaloo to sawdust pudding, here's a deep dive into Goa’s bold, coastal...
Apr 11, 2025 10:30 IST
Moving away from usual suspects, we explore Bengal’s seasonal vegetables and bitters that define...
Apr 04, 2025 13:30 IST
Breaking down the flavours, textures, and traditions of India’s favourite snack. Golgappa and...
Mar 28, 2025 11:30 IST
It's the Portugese who improved the mango varieties in India using certain grafting techniques, but...
