Winter brings in a bounty of colourful, rich, and delicious vegetables which enter our kitchens to be transformed into perfect winter treats. Radish, knol-khol, Brussel sprouts, greens, carrots, beets, cauliflower, peas…in all its glory kindle our creativity in the kitchen....
Methi-Cabbage Pakoda Recipe | Pakoda Recipe
The colourful umbrellas are back again in the city of Bangalore. The ‘mandous ’cyclone which had a landfall close to the famed town of Mahabalipuram, ravaged the city of Chennai, and extended its fury to the neighbouring states as well....
Arisi Upma Recipe | Broken Rice Upma
Broken rice …a by-product of rice milling has been effectively incorporated into our Indian cuisine resulting in a variety of delicious tongue-tickling food. These broken bits absorb flavours easily and are quick to cook thus making them a popular traditional...
Khara Dosa Recipe
Rich in carbohydrates & loads of leguminous protein this gluten-free 1 st century AD ancient Tamil food Dosa, has references in Sangam literature. Soft & thick, crisp & thin golden circlets of this ghee/oil infused South Indian delicacy, known as...
Gur Paratha Recipe | Jaggery Paratha
Gud Teenkona Paratha/Jaggery Parathas is another winter special. A favourite with kids, it not only appeases your sweet tooth but also helps in keeping your body warm during the cold weather. A dash of cardamom, a sprinkle of almond slivers,...
Cauliflower Paratha Recipe | Gobi Paratha
The mellow rays of the sun, the crisp refreshing breeze, markets loaded with fresh colourful vegetables, …all resonating the onset of Indian winter. We celebrate the winter chill with seasonal produce and delicacies……"Delhi" carrots, fresh peas, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and...
Cabbage Rava Adai Recipe | Vegetable Adai
K T Achaya, an eminent food scientist and food historian of our country, reveals in his book, “The Story of Our Food”, that the concept of blending plant proteins by mixing cereals and pulses was prevalent since the Indo-Aryan times...
Vegetable Kolhapuri and Bajra Roti Recipe | Classic Combo 24
Have you ever wondered why chillies red, green, yellow, orange….irrespective of the colour make your eyes water and your entire body hot? Well, the culprit is Capsaicin, an active component of Chilli peppers. When eaten, the nerve endings on our...
Udupi Southkayi Sambar Recipe | Mangalore Cucumber Sambar
A heritage vegetable that predates the advent of British into India, Cucumis maderaspatensis prolifically grown on the banks of river Cauvery/Kaveri, is a turgid, crunchy vegetable that is protein and antioxidant-rich. Commonly known as the Madras/Mangalore cucumber, this orange-yellow striped...
Sangri Ke Kadhi Recipe | Rajasthani Curd Curry
The Thar Desert of western India is well known for its ancient communities spread over 12 districts of Rajasthan. These people have evolved to brace the harsh desert eco-system and live in harmony with the hostile environment while preserving their...