Lohri 2024: From Atta Laddoo to Gajak, 8 snacks to munch on during harvest seasonLohri is marked by fun activities such as lighting the ritualistic bonfire, singing folksongs, and eating delicious food items.
12 Jan, 2024, 07.59 PM IST
Lohri 2024: Why are Popcorns, groundnuts and Revdi thrown in bonfire?Lohri, a popular North Indian celebration, marks the end of winter and the harvest of the Rabi crop. It is characterized by bonfires, folk ...
12 Jan, 2024, 04.55 PM IST
Trip to Punjab: All you need to know about costs, where to stay, what to doIf, instead of foreign holidays, you prefer to travel within India, here’s a series to help you plan the best vacations in each of the 28 s...
18 Dec, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
Sarson ka saag, gajar ka halwa & more: India's favourite 5 seasonal winter foodsWith winter comes the seasonal harvest, and traditional dishes reflect our desi love for winter foods.
26 Nov, 2020, 08.29 AM IST
From spicy vegetable curries to creamy butter chicken: How Delhi restaurants revisit traditional Punjabi foodTraditionally, Punjabi food does not include cream or even nuts.
14 Sep, 2019, 11.34 AM IST
This Baisakhi, treat your taste buds to a delectable meal of Sarson ka saag and Makke di rotiNothing like some finger-licking good food to celebrate a new start.
13 Apr, 2019, 06.28 PM IST
Not just salad: Did you know you could give an Indian twist to good ol' celery?Celery leaves are good in a stir-fry or added to the greens that make 'sarson-ka-saag'.
11 Mar, 2019, 08.34 AM IST
An egg-mustard note: Add the protein punch to 'sarson-ka-saag & makki roti'Sarson-ka-saag and makki roti are indelibly linked with Indian winters.
19 Feb, 2019, 04.33 PM IST
No reinventions, no pretence: Few Bengalurean eateries survive explosive F&B tideEateries like Ebony, Coconut Grove, Tandoor & Koshy’s have stuck to their guns and survived for decades.
14 Nov, 2017, 04.50 PM IST
How Punjab became the land of Sarson ka Saag and LassiCommunal tandoors gained popularity, especially among young women — for them it was an escape from moms-in-law and chores at home.
22 Oct, 2017, 12.58 PM IST
'Poila Baisakh' gives another reason for food lovers to gorge on Bengali delicaciesTypical Bengali veg and non-veg items were served in some restaurants while lip-smacking street foods took centre stage in some.
14 Apr, 2016, 12.14 PM IST
Beat the nip in the air with winter foodBengaluru may not have the cold chills but that is not stopping restaurants from offering winter-specials like 'gajar halwa', soup and 'sar...
20 Jan, 2016, 02.35 PM IST
Hope FSSAI working on streamlining regulations, says Harsimrat Kaur BadalThe minister said she has already raised the industry's issues related to Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) with the Health ...
19 Nov, 2015, 04.53 PM IST
With the season of festivities round the corner, here are some delicacies to look forward toOur lineage has given us a rich and gorgeous bent of traditional recipes that pass on from one generation to the other since ages.
10 Sep, 2015, 05.18 AM IST
Government for crop diversification in Punjab to save soil, waterGrowing alternative crops such as maize, mustard and cotton is expected to reduce water consumption and help revive the water table in Punj...
04 Mar, 2013, 12.47 PM IST
- Small food companies carving a niche pampering NRIs with community-specific recipes
These small firms collectively cater to a variety of community-specific food demands, with ready-to-cook products.
07 Apr, 2011, 02.43 AM IST
- Jhooti padi BJP: Cong
The Congress on Wednesday tried to counter the BJP’s ‘mehangi padi Congress’ slogan with ‘jhooti padi BJP.”
27 Nov, 2008, 06.19 AM IST