Recipe: Gongura aka sorrel leaves pachadi and gongura-brinjal chutney
One of the most popular ingredients used in the cuisine of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is Gongura or sorrel leaves. Also called Amabada, it is a rich source of vitamin…
Summer coolers: beat the heat the healthy way
Come summer and it is the time of the year when one longs to stay indoors while sipping on some naturally cooling drinks. The soaring mercury levels make it imperative…
Healthy and wholesome: nuances of North Karnataka cuisine
Known as Uttara Karnataka, the northern region of Karnataka is quite distinct from the rest of the state. Spread close to 90,000 sq km, this part of the state is…
Regional specialities: on a unique gastronomical journey
Given that India is a land of diversities, it is no surprise that India’s gastronomy is the epitome of all variety, distinctiveness and absolute heterogeneity. Rightly called the Land of…
Recipe: Seven vegetables curry (Ezhukari Kootu) for Sankranti
Come January and it marks the advent of one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar, “Makara Sankranti”. One of the very few Hindu festivals that is celebrated…
Awadhi Food Fest, J W Marriott: a celebration of royal flavours and a rich legacy
A unique style of cooking that is native to the city of Nawabs aka Lucknow, Awadhi cuisine is often associated with royalty and a certain sense of grandeur and opulence.…
Akshayakalpa organic dairy products: a bottle full of milk, happiness and much more
For those of you who are advocates of organic food and healthy eating, Akshayakalpa is a familiar name. Based in Karanataka it is one of the leading producers of organic…
Bene – Sheraton Grand, Bangalore: a finely curated Italian affair
If you are a fan of Italian cuisine and are looking for a truly ‘artisanal‘ experience, head to Bene at Sheraton Grand in Brigade Gateway. High on flavours and with…
Kotte kadubu: a symbol of tradition wrapped in moulds of faith
Having celebrated Ganesh Chathurthi last week with all the religious fervour, this post is a look at one of the traditions followed each year on the day of the festival.…
Recipe: Okra (ladies finger) top or Okra crown chutney
While ‘trash cooking’ maybe a trend today, it is actually an age old practice that was meticulously followed during the yesteryears. This concept of ‘root to shoot‘ cooking is currently…