29 Jul
A selection of not-often-used words that convey something about food in a manner so remarkable, they had me pause and admire the first time I heard them. Some of these words are witty, some technical, some distill a wealth of meaning in shorthand.
4 Feb
VV Puram Food Street – a bustling alley in Bangalore lined with small eateries – offers you mouthwatering delicacies from the state of Karnataka. Especially recommended during the avarekai season, when the shops here stock a gamut of goodies featuring the avarekai (hyacinth bean): chikkis, curry, dosa, jamoon – you name it.
Pictures and details from a debut group trip to VV Puram Food Street last month, made extra-adventurous thanks to our limited prior acquaintance with the language and the food.
18 Nov
Had enough of aloo parathas and aloo tamatar, wondering what new to cook with that big bag of potatoes? Here’s a collection of interesting/unusual potato recipes to go with an Indian vegetarian dinner. Some of these recipes are easy, some involved – all are guaranteed to give you incredible deliciousness.
1 Nov
Gifting times are round the corner. As one foodie to another, let me unabashedly say – nothing compares to the delight of receiving a gorgeously packaged food gift basket during holiday season. Use these ideas to plan food gift baskets for fellow foodies, or to let your loved ones know what *you* want!
4 May
A guide to juicing recipes that you could follow during the week: this 7-day juicing plan gives you a range of colors, nutrients and ingredients.
12 Apr
Mouth-watering mango recipes in anticipation of the Indian summer. Try them for sure this mango season!
Discover how to easily adapt traditional Indian flavors into a vibrant, customizable Indian Buddha Bowl. Plus, get 10 delicious Indian Buddha bowl combination ideas!
Tomatoes are an essential ingredient for most curries – but you CAN do well without them! A collection of Indian vegetarian curry recipes without tomatoes.
Hindi idioms inspired by the tastes, colors and characteristics of food.
Rice-dal-ghee is all you need for a happy tummy. Turn to khichdi when comfort beckons stronger than culinary sophistication. [Yes, you can make khichdi without a pressure cooker.]
Bottle gourd decks up in style in lauki paratha, balancing its natural simplicity with the heftier flavors of fresh coriander and carom seeds.
A guide to juicing recipes that you could follow during the week: this 7-day juicing plan gives you a range of colors, nutrients and ingredients.
Set aside the surface similarities: chia seeds and sabja seeds are NOT the same. Here’s a rundown of the differences between these two wonderfoods.
Is it art or is it science? Making the perfect homemade yogurt is a bit of both. An easy step-by-step guide on how to make yogurt at home.
Dal with raw mango – in which raw mango slivers, with help from garlic and ghee, elevate simple the yellow legume to exotic status.
With each bite, dhani nimbu zucchini gives a delightful lemony jolt to your senses. Green, light and tangy, this veggie side dish is summer exemplified.
Stop overpaying for “health drinks”. This savory, incredibly refreshing sattu jaljeera will keep your wallet happy. Requires no cooking and comes together in just minutes!
This homemade rabri recipe with fresh seasonal fruits, dates and apricots is as healthy as can be. No refined sugar, no condensed milk!
