A list of traditional Korean teas that are less commonly seen outside of Korea. Contains information on how they’re grown, and made, as well as their unique flavors! If you ever visited a Korean restaurant or had a Korean friend, you probably would have had some barley tea (Boricha 보리차) and corn tea (Oksusu cha…
Nikhil Kamath recently weighed in on the debate between coffee and green tea, admitting that he used to drink the latter until three years ago because he was “sold” on the concept that it is healthy. “I didn’t drink coffee three years ago. Now, I feel like crap if I don’t have two coffees a…
Bumtchoonth (quince) If you take a good look, you will find that the majority of the posts on this blog are around memories. Mostly memories about food. Yet, from the moment Manisha announced her IFR: Memories I seem to have been at a loss for words! Her deadline, extended, is looming and I can feel…
It’s nippy tonight – it has snowed in the mountains and it is raining in Delhi. Some beans and rice is just what I would like… I was lucky to get a little of the stash of fresh cranberry beans that a cousin brought over from a visit to the valley and shared with my…
You all know about my penchant for tea. Just about any tea. And Kashmiris have many. Handle or Mogul Chai is now almost as well known as the regular chai we drink everyday. There is another, not seen or heard outside the community, but as loved by us Kashmiris. Not so long ago even Handle…
Paneer is rigor for a Kashmiri vegetarian spread. Good high-fat milk is hard to come by in mountainous Kashmir since there are no water buffaloes; low fat cow milk is what you get. Despite this, dahi (yoghurt) and paneer are plentiful and a regular part of the diet. On days fasting is prescribed, all Kashmiri…
This authentic Thai tea recipe is sweet, creamy, and ready in just 10 minutes. I’ll show you how to make cha yen that tastes just like those from the street vendors in Thailand! Tip: Thai iced tea is very refreshing during warm summer days. It’s a classic Thai drink, loved just as much as bubble…
Winter has set in Delhi. We have had some rain this week which has further brought down the temperatures and I am beginning to regret not airing out the winter wardrobe ahead of time when the days were sunny and bright. The sun will be back in our winter soon enough and we will be…
As we move to bigger urban centers, and into smaller and smaller lots and apartments, we are removed more and more from the food we eat, from the act of growing our own food. Much of what was once common in every home garden is gradually getting lost, at least to us city folk. My…
This bael tea recipe is so simple and totally delicious. Whether you need a cool, healthy drink for hot days or something warm to sip in the winter, nam matoom is easy to make and perfect for any season. Living in Thailand means dealing with hot temperatures almost every day. That’s why our food markets…
