Forget plated microgreens and foams — sometimes, true culinary greatness lies in a paper plate of street-side chaat or a steel tiffin stacked with home-cooked delight. The latest Tas n’t allowed list has served up some well-earned recognition for Indian cuisine, placing six Indian cities on its coveted list of the 100 Best Food Cities…
The 2.5 BHK can be a practical choice for middle-income earners. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/ iStock There is slow yet substantial change taking place in the Indian urban setting. As the standard of living improves and cities become more congested, homebuyers — especially in the Indian context — seek smarter and more adaptable, flexible…
A delicious way to discover Meena Bazaar, one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods of Old Dubai, is to book into the 4-hour long ‘Little India on a plate’ food tour with Frying Pan Adventures. While chalking out my favourite food memories from the neighbourhood trio of Bur Dubai, Karama and Oudh Metha in my previous…
In response to the health ministry’s call to install displays of boards mentioning the sugar and oil content in snacks such as samosa, kachori, pizza, burger, french fries, soft drinks, gulab jamun, jalebi, and vadapav to promote healthy lifestyles and combat obesity and non-communicable diseases, nutrition experts have called upon such stringent measures on ultra…
Let’s talk about comfort food—that one dish that instantly makes you feel like you’ve just wrapped yourself in a warm, cozy blanket. For me, that dish is Butter Chicken. My first experience with real, authentic Butter Chicken was at a tiny, family-run restaurant in Old Delhi. The walls were lined with vintage Bollywood posters, the…
Happy 72nd Indian Republic Day! May the love and pride for our nation keep soaring high amongst all Indians, much like the Tricolour! I have been living abroad for the last 20 years and have just moved back to India from Dubai in October 2020. For those who may be expecting with fluttering hearts that…
Tofu Koliwada is a plant-based version of the popular regional Indian appetizer. It’s like a tofu nugget with tons of fiery heat and so delicious served with green chutney or other of choice. It’s super delicious, crispy and packs flavor! (gluten free and nut-free with soy-free options) I’ve been veganizing a bunch of decadent, meat-based…
These Indian spiced ground beef meatballs, known as Dohshaiñ, are deeply savory and packed with flavor. They’re made with a fresh onion, garlic, and ginger paste, seasoned simply, and pan-fried in mustard oil until caramelized and rich. It’s a quick recipe with bold results, perfect for pairing with rice, pasta, or even stuffing into a…
I am so thrilled to be writing this recipe because this is literally a farm-to-table kind of dish! Well, here’s the short story… About 5 years ago, I saw a Meyer lemon sapling in our local nursery. It wasn’t cheap (for its size), but the temptation was too much. What do gardeners do when planted…
Lemon sevai is a deliciously tart, spicy dish made with rice noodles. I love the fluffy texture of this recipe! Tempering with curry leaves, mustard seeds and cashew nuts completes the flavor profile. This is a perfect breakfast dish, or a mid-afternoon snack. What is Sevai? Sevai is made with rice. How is this made…
