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Always say it with almonds

A sign of affluence and romance and popularly known as the king of nuts, the almond is universally used in both Indian...

21 Dec 2018 1:00 AM IST

Peanuts or moongphali, roasted and salted and sold on the streets in paper cones, make for a great snack.

Nuts over peanuts

Both cheap and versatile, India's favourite snack food is actually a great ingredient in elaborate recipes too.

25 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

Smita Deo, author of Karwar to Kolhapur via Mumbai.

Awesome OKRA

Good old bhindi is brimming with health benefits, is versatile in the kitchen, found on the dining table across the...

28 Oct 2018 6:38 AM IST

A sprinkle of cinnamon

A spice box staple, Cinnamon or Dalchini works well in both mains and desserts and is great for health too.

23 Sept 2018 12:31 AM IST

Indian medicine relies on sago and rice to cool the system, counteracting the heat produced by many spicy foods.

Sago for the soul

A must-have ingredient in any Indian kitchen, sabudana or sago nourishes the soul as well as the stomach.

26 Aug 2018 6:40 AM IST

Photos: Aashika and Tanishaa Cunha

Making Mumbai beautiful one mural at a time

Public art is the best way to initiate an interaction with citizens, it can create social awareness, says Aashika.

4 Aug 2018 12:24 AM IST

Citrus fruits share the same kinds of pulp, thick rinds and are widely known for their distinctive flavour, vivid colour and mega vitamin C content.

Zestful zing

Add an array of citrus fruits into your soup or main course for a dash of tart and sharp freshness.

29 July 2018 5:56 AM IST

Red giant in the kitchen

The ubiquitous tomato has hundreds of varieties. try a few novel ways of cooking this daily ingredient.

24 Jun 2018 5:52 AM IST

Khumb Makai Taka-Tak

Mushroom mania

Mushrooms are versatile and tasty and lend themselves to both Western and Indian styles of cooking.

20 May 2018 6:39 AM IST

Cantonese-style Steamed Tofu

Tasty tofu

Tofu or beancurd is no longer a rarefied Chinese ingredient but is now available in most mainstream supermarkets across...

29 April 2018 7:01 AM IST

Secret Sauce - Inspiring stories of great Indian restaurants by Priya Bala & Jayanth Narayanan, Harper Collins india, Rs 599

Iconic Indian restaurants' recipe for success

The book showcases many dishes that have become part of our vocabulary like Chicken Manchurian and Chicken 65.

29 April 2018 1:23 AM IST

Eggs are integral components across recipes in both Indian and Western cuisines.

Egg-cellent choice

What's not to like about an egg? Chefs share their secrets with Fareeda Kanga.

18 March 2018 3:58 AM IST