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Regular readers of this blog would already know that Mustard originated in the Himalayan foothills more than 4,000 years ago. There’s...

Since ancient times, Indians have used all kinds of vegetables for pickles. Back in those days, pickling was a way to preserve food for...

Earlier this month, legendary chef and food writer J Inder Singh Kalra – better known as Jiggs Kalra – passed away. This recipe is a...

In an earlier post, we told you about one of our food writers who was thrilled to find her great grandmother’s diary containing a...

On this blog we have looked at fruit pickles, vegetable pickles and meat pickles – now it’s time to try something with nuts! Yes, let’s...

Mango Achaar may indeed be the nation’s favourite pickle but let’s not forget that India has a mindboggling array of pickles – and the...

Today we are going to make a pickle that’s a bit different from the rest. This is an Eggplant Pickle – a popular Achaar in Bengal and...

The practice of pickling began in India… way back in 2030 BCE according to food historians. It developed quite naturally. Mustard grew...

Let’s turn the heat up with this sizzling pickle – made with Green Chillies. This traditional Achaar is very popular in Gujarat. Try it!...

The pickling season is here, and all over India some amazing traditional Achaar is being created in almost every home. With fresh raw...

This is a traditional vegetarian dish from Punjab – a delicacy with Indian Cottage Cheese ( Paneer ) in a rich tomato gravy. It’s called...

Across centuries of evolution, the culinary art of Kashmir has reached a heightened level of elegance and splendour. Using the rich array...

Today’s recipe is a fish preparation that is typically made for celebrations… weddings, Sunday brunches, get-togethers and dinner...

The reason why many chefs love Mustard Oil is that it enhances, heightens and reinforces the flavour of the other spices that are used in...

The fish-loving foodies of Bengal have hundreds of extremely creative ways of using Mustard Oil to bring out the flavours of their fish...

Let’s try and recreate a traditional delicacy from the past – the famous Baingan Bhartha … charcoal-smoked aubergines that bring back...

This blog has often written about various forms of crossover cuisine that were created by combining British dishes with Indian ones...

This is a dish that looks like a complex preparation but is actually deceptively simple. Use it to impress your friends and family by...

A visit to the holy city of Amritsar is not just a pilgrimage – it can also be an exciting culinary adventure. The Dhaabas (local...

Here’s a simple, charming, rustic recipe straight from the villages of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa – the staple diet of everyday people...