With the summer getting out of hand and us suffering in the smoldering heat, it is the summer fruits we are turning to for solace. From mangoes to litchis to watermelons, summer fruits are the only reason why we wait for the summer season. These seasonal fruits are tasty and…
In South Indian cuisine, sweets are typically served at the beginning of a meal, contrary to their dessert status in many cultures. Whether it’s Chakra Pongal, Almond Paysaam, Mysore Pak, or Rava Laddoo, the region boasts a diverse array of unique sweets. These can be broadly categorised into those made…
Desserts don’t go to the stomach; they go to the heart. After a heavy meal, we crave some sweet lip-smacking dessert to round off the meal on a sweet note. Every spicy lunch or dinner platter needs some sweet dessert in the end to have the perfect ending. Phirni makes…
A tasty dinner can drive the midweek blues far away. Often, we crave non-vegetarian dishes and are done with bland food items. Sometimes the burst of taste and flavour of Indian spices is all we need to make the day better. A well-cooked mutton dish can never go out of…
Kumaon, in the north of India, is home to the majestic Himalayas. The food here is simple, unadulterated and extremely nutritious – fit only for the gods. This land (the state of Uttarakhand) is naturally blessed with millions of varieties of herbs, edible roots, wild berries, green leaves and pulses.…
World Milk Day 2024: Every year, World Milk Day is observed on June 1 to raise awareness about the significance of milk and dairy in nourishing human health. Since the Neolithic age, milk has been a staple food for human beings. During that time, people had domesticated animals and knew…
World Milk Day 2024: Milk is an integral part of our daily diet. It is easily accessible, cheap and flexible to be used in multiple food items. Milk and dairy products provide us with necessary nutrition for the body. Milk consumption is particularly important for children as it adds to…
Evening snack cravings are real. With heat wave making it difficult for us during this summer season, it is difficult for us to step outside to enjoy a plate of samosa chaat or pani puri, or vada pao. We can’t even go out with friends for an evening of pizza…
In Amalfi, Italy, cooks making pesto forgo the classic fresh basil in favor of strips of zest from the local lemons, “sfusato amalfitano.” Combined with almonds, Parmesan and oil, it makes a bright, aromatic pesto perfect for tossing with pasta. In our version of the recipe, from our cookbook “…
Ice cream is a popular summer treat that not only satisfies the sweet tooth but also provides much-needed relief from the heat. Store-bought ice creams, however, may contain excessive fat and sugar content, which increases the risk of obesity, elevated blood sugar, and heat-related illnesses. At home, you can make…