Kalakand is the first Indian sweet I learned to make without feeling nervous about timing or temperature. My aunt used to bring a box of it whenever she visited, and …

Ravi Poli came into my kitchen through my neighbor, who brought over a stack wrapped in foil one afternoon. She had made them for a family gathering and thought I …

Sesame Burger became a regular in my kitchen after a particularly disastrous attempt at store-bought veggie patties that fell apart the moment they hit the pan. I was frustrated and …

Somewhere in the back of most Indian kitchen drawers, wrapped in foil inside an old Horlicks tin or tucked into a steel dabba that has held nothing else for thirty …

Chara Sandheko (Cold Pickled Chicken) is one of those dishes I started making after a friend from Darjeeling brought a jar to a potluck and I could not stop eating …

There is a moment, just after you drop a handful of mustard seeds into hot oil, when the kitchen comes alive. The pop and crackle, the sudden cloud of sharp, …

Somewhere between the third song at the sangeet and that final round someone insisted on “just for the road,” you made a decision your body is currently very unhappy about. …

It is the kind of Chennai afternoon that makes the tar on the road go soft, and there is a man on the corner with green coconuts stacked higher than …

Key Highlights Mallika Badrinath kitchen tips focus on smarter and more organised home cooking methods. Traditional storage ideas help keep pantry ingredients fresh for longer periods. Popular dishes like dosa, …

Sweet Potato Quesadillas came into my rotation during a week when I had too many sweet potatoes and not enough patience for elaborate cooking. I grated them instead of cubing, …

Picture a Tuesday afternoon at 4pm. Your child has just dragged their school bag through the door, shoes still half on, already announcing they’re ‘starving to death’. The lunchbox came …

Key Highlights Virundhu Sappadu is a traditional Tamil feast served on a banana leaf during weddings, festivals, family gatherings, and special occasions. Vegetarian Virundhu Sappadu meals commonly include sambar, rasam, …

Key Highlights Dietary fat supports hormone production, energy storage, cell function, and vitamin absorption. Unsaturated fats from foods like olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, and fish are generally considered healthier …

Pesarattu holds a special place in South Indian cuisine, especially in Andhra Pradesh. This wholesome crepe is made from green gram (moong dal) and rice, creating a protein-rich meal that …

Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce became a staple in my kitchen after I got tired of buying bottles that tasted more of corn syrup than actual chilli. I started making this …

Chicken and Rajma Rice came about on a weeknight when I had both leftover rajma and rice sitting in the fridge, and I was determined not to eat them plain …

You wake up late. The alarm was ignored twice. You splash water on your face, grab your bag, and tell yourself you’ll eat at the office. Except you never do. …

Chicken with Vegetables is one of those recipes I started making when I needed dinner sorted but still wanted something better than plain dal chawal. My neighbor in Pune used …

Key Highlights Natural nitrates in beetroot may help support circulation and workout stamina. Beetroot works well in juices, curries, salads, soups, and healthy snacks. Fibre, folate, potassium, and antioxidants contribute …

The first time someone cooks fish properly – not just edible, but actually good – there is usually a moment of quiet disbelief. The oil, just enough. The spices, bloomed …

Patrel showed up in my life through a Gujarati neighbor who brought over a small box during Diwali, and I spent the next week trying to figure out how she …