Blyton Bites: A Slice of Nostalgia with Enid Blyton
Growing up on a staple of Enid Blyton’s books, I now believe that she was a silent influencer of how my interest in food developed. Guest post by Bindu Gopal…
Agase Soppu aka Agathi Keerai: An Indigenous Culinary Treasure
Come Dwadashi (the twelfth lunar day of the fortnight of every month in the Hindu calendar) and there is a spike in the demand for agase soppu (Kannada) or agathi…
I Say Organic: Your One Stop Shop for all Things Natural, Pure and Healthy
If you are someone who is always on the lookout for products that are natural, chemical free and have been sustainably produced and responsibly sourced, look no further than I…
Recipe: Aam Ras Puri – a Summer Delicacy
Think summer and it is not surprsing to think of ice cream, coolers and of course mangoes. Also called the king of fruits, mangoes are abundantly available in India and…
Divinity and Food: Five Popular South Indian Temple Foods
There is no denying the fact, that food and religion in India are intrinsically related. Sanskrit phrases like “Annam Brahma” which means food is God, “Raso Vishnuhu” which essentially means…
Paniyaram: A Much Loved Delicacy from the South
Paniyaram is a popular South Indian dish that is typically made for breakfast or as a snack using a special batter. It is a type of dumpling or fritter that…
Recipe: Gur (Jaggery) ka Sharbat a Refreshing Summer Drink
Come summer and the sweltering heat calls for some refreshing drinks. Gur Ka Sharbat is a popular jaggery-based drink that is perfect for the upcoming summer months. Gur is the…
Recipe: Fenugreek Seeds Thambuli
Made from a plethora of ingredients like fresh greens (like brahmi, fenugreek leaves and spinach), spices (like pepper, fenugreek seeds) and vegetables and fruits like onion, raw mango etc, thambulis…
Recipe: Ugadi Pachadi – a Reflection of the Myriad Flavours of Life
It is that time of the year when the old gives way to the new and nature is basking in the colours of spring. It is time for one of…
Recipe: Green Chilli Pickle – a Medley of Flavours
It is often said that there is nothing like a bite of pickle to perk up the drabbest of meals. This is indeed true for they add a touch of…