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Five traditional sweets from Goa
April 12, 2017
With coconut milk or shavings adding to the sublimity of most savouries and jaggery sweetening the confections instead of sugar, the preparation style of sweet dishes in Goa is unique. The added cardamom in most recipes makes for a flavourful kick on the palate. While enjoyed on ...
Read MoreCoffee’s humble roots in India
March 30, 2017
Famous for its coffee plantations, South India didn't grow the crop naturally. Now a major producer with several hill tracts growing unique flavours of coffee, it is where the story begins... well, not exactly.
Read MoreHow healthy are pickles?
February 18, 2017
Part of various food cultures around the world, the good old pickle or 'aachar' has more to it than flavours and fragrance. A bottle of preserved vegetables in oil or vinegar alongside salt and spices, 'aachar' has a host of health benefits.
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