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Kofta Across Continents: The Global Journey Of A Humble Meatball

From Persian palaces to Punjabi kitchens, the kofta has crossed empires, cuisines and centuries — morphing, multiplying, and meatballing its way into culinary legend.

5 min read
Apr 04, 2025

From Pharaohs To Foodies, Millennia-Old Love Affair With Cheese

From ancient Egyptian tombs to gourmet platters, cheese has shaped cultures, diets, and even human genetics.

5 min read
Mar 27, 2025

Gangaur & Ghevar: A Rajasthani Festival’s Sweetest Tradition

Sampling the enduring bond between Rajasthan’s grandest spring festival and its most iconic dessert.

4 min read
Mar 19, 2025

Mehfils To Malpuas: The Mughal Traces In Holi’s Festive Feasts

Once a grand spectacle in the Mughal courts, Holi’s vibrant legacy endures—not just in colour but on our plates.

4 min read
Mar 14, 2025

Paneer: The Cheesy Legacy That Crumbles Just Right

Paneer’s past is anything but solid—it’s full of twists, turns, and a whole lot of crumbling. Once considered taboo for being "spoiled milk," this protein-packed favourite has curdled its way into Indian hearts.

9 min read
Mar 06, 2025

Breaking Fast Across Borders: Iftar Traditions Around The World

These diverse iftar traditions underscore the rich tapestry of cultural expressions within the global Muslim community.

5 min read
Feb 28, 2025

Paella: A Dish Of The Land, The Sea, & The People

From its humble origins in the rice paddies of Valencia to its status as a culinary icon, paella is more than just food. It is tradition, it is evolution, and above all, it is a dish that tells the story of a people—rooted in the land, shaped by the sea, and celebrated across the world.

4 min read
Feb 17, 2025

Uttapam: History Of South Indian Dish, Tips To Prepare Batter

Did you know that Uttapam was a result of sustainable cooking practised by South Indians centuries ago? It was a unique creation that now enjoys popularity among foodies across the globe.

4 min read
Jan 29, 2025

New Book Explores Uttarakhandi Cuisine With Recipes & Folk Tales

Prachi Raturi Misra's 'Uttarakhand Cuisine: Food and Folktales from the Hills' aims to familiarise people with the food of the region and also document its distinct recipes and food culture.

6 min read
Jan 23, 2025

How Cloves Rewrote The Course Of History

From ancient luxury to colonial conquest, the clove's journey reveals the power — and peril — of the global spice trade.

7 min read
Jan 10, 2025

The Ancient Origins & Benefits Of Gingerbread

While, of course, gingerbread also contains ingredients that aren’t good for your health if you eat too much of it (such as sugar), at least you can feel a little less guilty if you indulge in a gingerbread biscuit this holiday season as it contains some beneficial ingredients.

6 min read
Dec 25, 2024

Flavours Of Sindh: Meat, Fish, & Culinary Resilience

With her new book 'Sindh', Sapna Ajwani explores Sindhi kitchens, where dishes like Karachi bun kebabs, seyal teevan, and khus khus jo siro tell stories of resilience, migration, and a rich heritage preserved across generations.

11 min read
Dec 24, 2024

2024’s Top 20 Cookbooks: A Feast Of Food, Culture & Flavour

From street food tales and diasporic twists to nostalgic family recipes and modern superfoods, these books capture the essence of cooking as an art, science, and cultural journey.

9 min read
Dec 18, 2024

Mastering The Art Of Grinding Spices

In Masalamandi, chef and writer Sadaf Hussain takes us on a vibrant journey through India’s spice-filled landscapes, from Old Delhi’s fragrant streets to Kerala’s coastal kitchens. Each page is steeped in the essence of spices, where every dish tells a story.

6 min read
Dec 17, 2024

Memories On A Plate: New Anthology Explores Food & Familial Ties

Memories on a Plate is not a cookbook but has recipes sprinkled around, with the silent hope that those reading and cooking from it may enter someone else’s kitchen, creating a larger family, a larger kitchen for everyone.

5 min read
Nov 19, 2024

UNESCO Culinary Heritage: Celebrating Food Traditions Worldwide

Whether it’s the intricate process of making jang in South Korea or the communal joys of sharing a Mediterranean meal, these traditions represent much more than just cooking — they are celebrations of community, history, and the arts.

7 min read
Nov 13, 2024

Pushpesh Pant's New Book Celebrates Delhi's Food Heritage

Pant's book 'From the King's Table to Street Food: A Food History of Delhi' is a tribute to a city that has always used food as a vehicle to express its rich history, spirituality, and cultural diversity.

6 min read
Nov 12, 2024

Budae Jjigae: A Stew of Korean Resilience & American Influence

Budae Jjigae is a testimony to how a simple stew can become a symbol of shared experience, whether as a humble homemade meal or a popular dish in some of South Korea’s trendiest restaurants and has found acceptance across various parts of the globe.

6 min read
Nov 05, 2024

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