Indian food blogs
Ever tried the Indian halwa?
June 20, 2019
A traditional sweet-dish with varied recipes in different parts of India, halwa is simple and delectable. While its conventional versions are made using wheat or semolina, some unusual variants use fruits and vegetables for the preparation.
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Five chutney recipes for a saucy supper
May 17, 2019
Experiment with fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices. Mash and mix them to make flavourful chutneys or dips.
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Food review: North Indian food made suitable for subtle palates
April 24, 2019
Offering some new tastes to unravel in familiar dishes, Chutney is a restaurant being playful and subtle with flavours, all at the same time!
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India’s thali culture: platters for plates
August 10, 2018
As one travels across India, it can be particularly interesting to see how a veggie or a set of spices is cooked in styles so varied, the entire experience of tasting a dish changes. In the first and second part of this series of articles, we described thalis or platters from the...
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India’s thali culture: platters for plates
July 31, 2018
As one travels across India, myriad food cultures with varied flavours, textures, and serving traditions can be experienced. While the locals can enjoy these savouries and sweets as part of their daily meals, for a visitor, a thali or a platter can be an ideal option to try the d...
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Health benefits of bitter foods
August 22, 2017
Benefits of eating bitter foods- some foods with the pungent flavour are enclosed with components for a good health.
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Traditional dishes from Himachal Pradesh
May 3, 2017
Cuisine from Himachal is a play of many a flavours and textures. Preparations of fresh veggies and raw spices played around with yogurts and tamarinds, Himachali cuisine is an irresistible delectation. With generous quantities of ‘ghee’ added to age-old recipes, the food and ...
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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 ...
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Coffee’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.
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Paan: A traditional Indian mouth freshener
March 15, 2017
Consumption of paan after meals is a traditional habit in India that is still followed in many cultures. Credit to its refreshing and medicinal properties, it never went out of fashion. But, the fads that have followed it are exotic, creative and even adventurous.
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