Keerthy Suresh wedding: Guests were treated to a simple Satvik meal. A look at the dishesTamil Brahmin cuisine predominantly follows the Satvik tradition, which prioritizes simplicity and nutritional value over the use of strong...
13 Dec, 2024, 04.28 PM IST
What India searched for in 2024? K-Dramas, Stree 2, Pornstar Martini - Check the year's top Google searchesGoogle's "Year in Search 2024" report highlights India's diverse interests, showcasing a mix of sports, entertainment, politics, and food. ...
10 Dec, 2024, 10.49 PM IST
A cocktail lab in India tests the future of drinking worldwideDiageo's Flavor Lab in Bengaluru is experimenting with unique cocktail creations using local ingredients like dukshiri and sarsaparilla. Th...
26 Nov, 2024, 06.47 PM IST
Google food trends report: Mango pickle has India on a chokehold! Desi snack is most searched food item this yearAccording to the report, five states - Goa, Kerala, Karnataka, Assam, and Telangana were the ones searching for the spicy pickle fervently.
16 Dec, 2023, 06.06 PM IST
From Chandrayaan-3 to G20, selfcare to memes, cricket to Bollywood, here's what India Googled in 2023Trending Searches are the searches that had the highest spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2023 as compared to 2022. The timeframe...
11 Dec, 2023, 03.18 PM IST
Meet the Plumeria, an early summer plant with a delicate fragranceSometimes the flowers themselves are edible, though trees rarely invest in making their flowers worth eating.
26 Mar, 2023, 09.26 AM IST
Picking up profits: Making the best use of windfallsAcross the world the agricultural roots of our societies are shown in how myths and folktales feature disputes over wandering cattle or que...
12 Jun, 2021, 06.31 PM IST
An ode to the timeless asafoetidaA resin-like extract from a plant of the celery family native to Iran and Afghanistan, hing or asafoetida is an ancient spice.
24 Aug, 2019, 11.20 PM IST
From spiced mango to drumstick pith: How Usha Prabakaran's book changed the way we tasted pickles'Usha’s Pickle Digest' shares 1000 traditional and off-beat recipes of pickles.
04 Aug, 2019, 11.04 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
Mango pickle: A childhood memory with its many avatarsThe very mention of aam ka achaar triggers a physical response — lips puckering at the recall of brine and teeth teetering on tanginess — b...
14 May, 2017, 12.36 AM IST
Dussehri is suited for a specific kind of soil & micro weather conditions which are best found in Uttar PradeshLow-hanging fruit’ is a cliche used to describe tasks that are easily achieved — whoever coined it hasn’t savoured the Dussehri mango.
05 Jun, 2016, 09.39 AM IST
Food fables: The multifaceted benefits of zedoaryThe old ladies who sell the creamy coloured roots in the market today still tell you of its virtues, but most people have forgotten about z...
05 Nov, 2014, 03.42 PM IST
- Fruits to cost more during Christmas
The country’s fresh fruit basket for Christmas and New Year will be smaller and dearer, thanks to the unseasonal rains and the delayed wint...
07 Dec, 2010, 01.11 AM IST
- ADF stores emerge as one of the largest processed foods companies
The Rs 101-crore ADF Foods has 200 to 300 ethnic Indian food products under brand names like Ashoka, Camel, Aeroplane, Khansaama and Truly ...
25 Aug, 2010, 01.28 AM IST
- Mirch Masala takes the West by storm
Walk in to any large retailer in the UK or US to pick up your favourite Indian ready meals and pickles.
06 Jun, 2007, 01.57 PM IST
- On a spicy trail: Mirch masala storm the West
Patak’s going native (ie becoming Brit) may not have meant much to the average desi in India where the UK-based brand has negligible recall...
06 Jun, 2007, 12.02 AM IST