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Winter is a time when fenugreek (Methi) is in abundant supply, especially across north India. It’s not just flavoursome, it’s also...

Thousands of years ago, mustard used to grow wild in the foothills of the Himalayas. According to ancient Indian treatises on Ayurveda...

Thanks to technological advancements, our modern kitchens are filled with a wide variety of non-stick Teflon-coated utensils – but...

As you walk through the bustling marketplaces in many parts of India, you can hear a distinctive cry ringing forth from the throng of...

Regular readers of this blog would have noticed that we always emphasize the fact that you should use cold-pressed Mustard Oil....

Winter is a season that brings with it fresh peas – and that’s what we will use for today’s recipe. This is a traditional Indian snack...

For health and fitness-conscious folks, the word “Fat” somehow seems to be inextricably connected with obesity, weight gain and an...

The next destination in our virtual journey into the exciting world of Indian street food is Gujarat. In an earlier post, we had savoured...

In India (particularly North India), pickling is largely a summer phenomenon. The harsh summer sunshine provides ideal climatic...

Our Indian street food adventure continues as we head towards Rajasthan to explore (virtually, of course) one of their delightful,...

Oil plays a very important role in your daily diet. It is a source of fat – and as you know, your body needs fats to produce energy. A...

Earlier, we celebrated the onset of winter by doing something creative with spinach – India’s favourite winter vegetable. This time...

The winter chill can certainly be invigorating and fortifying but sadly, it also ushers in the season for coughs, colds and throat...

Winter is here – and so is spinach… India’s favourite winter vegetable. Packed with Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B9 (folate)...

There’s a reason why cold-pressed Mustard Oil is widely used in regions that have cold winters, for example – states like Kashmir,...

Our culinary adventure in Indian street food continues and this time we travel to western India to explore their famous Pav Bhaji… or as...

No matter how well you take care of your hair all through the year, the arrival of winter brings with it a whole lot of problems....

Speaking at a webinar organized by a well known media group, one of India’s leading culinary experts, Chef Manjit Gill, made an...

The clear and present danger of COVID-19 continues to surround us, and till an effective vaccine arrives on the scene our ability to stay...

To a large extent, Indian street food is about taking global cuisines and customizing them to suit the Indian palate. On this blog, we...