Indigenous corn, fresh spices and native millets are the stars of regional platters
4 min read31 Jul 2020Considered an ancient Indian dish, the flavour-packed concoction is witnessing a revival with books and videos documenting its science and recipes
4 min read25 Jul 2020An elegant mint-infused lemonade and a rustic ‘pudinawale aloo’ are enough to break away from the unpredictable weather and unsavoury news
4 min read12 Jun 2020Quarantime cooking with turmeric in varied forms—powdered to make ‘mithai’, grated roots for a jam and fresh leaves to steam
4 min read3 Apr 2020The pineapple’s sweetness in savoury foods is an intensely satisfying experienceIts subtle tartness works better than traditional souring agents in some dishes
4 min read23 Aug 2019Ancient rice varieties from different parts of Bengal are making a comeback in modern kitchensThe Bengali fixation with rice is matched by an abundance of hyperlocal varieties
6 min read27 Jul 2019Spring onions are packed with flavour and make for much more than a garnish From pancakes to salads, this seasonal vegetable can be used across dishes
5 min read12 Jul 2019Despite being an essential summer fruit, buying a watermelon is like buying a lotteryInnovative ways of using the leftover rind offer solutions to massive wastage
4 min read20 Apr 2019How do you deal with a fussy son, a demand for meat and vegetable in the same entrée?You mix and match, use tradition and innovation—and your son better understand he got lucky
4 min read30 Mar 2019Cluster beans, however, find favour in Maharashtrian, Gujarati and most of south Indian cookingIn traditional Tamil cooking, there are three noteworthy ways in which they are used
4 min read8 Mar 2019The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared