A foreigner’s first bite of Bengal: Scottish influencer falls for Kolkata’s fish kabirajiHugh Abroad, a Scottish travel vlogger, visited Kolkata's Indian Coffee House. He sampled the popular fish kabiraji. The dish costs Rs 125....
31 May, 2025, 07.08 AM IST
Roots to plate: Chefs tap hyperlocal flavours & histories to craft unique menusChefs across India are focusing on local flavors and sustainable food practices. They aim to preserve culinary traditions and introduce reg...
04 Jan, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
India is a treasure trove of fish; here's why we should be pescatarian!Indians love cutlets of all kinds, but we tend to make them as a snack and a way to use up leftovers. Most people would rate a chicken cutl...
07 Apr, 2024, 03.42 PM IST
Litti chokha, masala dosa, fried hilsa: 5 desi YouTube influencers share their food memoriesFrom East & West to North & South, India jogs food memories for these influencers.
12 Aug, 2022, 04.55 PM IST
Will love for fish & football be enough to bridge the East-West gap as Mamata Banerjee attempts a foray into Goan politics?The TMC has been spreading its wings beyond Bengal, but has only achieved any real success so far in the east, with legislators in the Assa...
30 Oct, 2021, 06.39 AM IST
From crispy 'parathas' to flavourful 'qormas': Debunking the many myths of Mughlai cuisineThe crispy paratha parcel with a filling of egg and minced meat is enjoyed with potato sabji and salad or with meat.
29 Jun, 2019, 11.56 AM IST
The mystery of intriguing Indian spicesCreating regional and seasonal Indian flavours needs a deep understanding of how spices are combined to balance tastes.
27 Apr, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
Gourd of all things: The many versions of 'patol'A man was recently caught at Kolkata airport with over Rs 46 lakhs in euros and dollars stuffed into patols.
06 Jun, 2018, 12.00 PM IST
From Kele ki Machhi to Dhoka: The faux meat dishes of Indian culinary traditionsThough purists have been ranting against faux meat dishes, in India, these dishes are well entrenched in our traditional kitchens.
06 May, 2018, 11.38 AM IST
Sustainable plan on the menu: A fish for every seasonTo boost consumption of lesser-known fish, two online services share info on other varieties in the market and their traditional recipes.
23 Feb, 2018, 08.23 PM IST
The 'chalk and cheese' cuisine of East and West BengalSimilar qualities with inherent differences, cuisines from East and West Bengal are worlds apart — infused with regionality and preferences.
05 Nov, 2017, 12.01 AM IST
Hungry for debate? Have some KhichdiThe government may have stirred up more than an 800 kg pot at the World Food India expo on the India Gate lawns in Delhi by mooting khichdi...
04 Nov, 2017, 12.41 AM IST
West Bengal government gears up to showcase fish recipes during PujaThe West Bengal fisheries department is all set to open its food stall “All fish” before the Pujas.
26 Sep, 2016, 12.51 PM IST
Dharavi, the world's largest slum, is also a hub of many interesting culinary practicesYou would hardly find any of these dishes in Mumbai restaurants (or anywhere else in the country), yet they are made on a daily basis by wo...
17 Jan, 2016, 06.49 AM IST
Kolkata: Welcome to the city where non-vegetarian food is quite a way of lifeThe chef explains that the traits of a commercially-viable cuisine are that the dishes cook fast, are easily made and need inexpensive ingr...
11 Oct, 2015, 06.37 AM IST
Beef ban: Bovine wisdom is fine, but stop messing with our dietThe RSS and BJP have to understand economics. Keep a bovine alive for more than 14 years: the cost of fodder will exceed returns. Who'll pa...
07 Jun, 2015, 11.47 AM IST
A festival of street food from across IndiaThe sixth edition of the four-day National Street Food Festival is scheduled to begin on December 25 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex.
16 Dec, 2014, 07.14 PM IST