Shabana Azmi documenting her journey in memoir, but says it's too early to talk about itThe actor joins the ever-expanding list of film personalities who are turning authors with their life stories.
21 Nov, 2019, 06.26 PM IST
Is Indian food a collation of regional styles of cooking or is there a thread of commonality?If we seek to define Indian as a civilisational entity, how far do you go back in history to seek 'authenticity of cuisine'.
03 Nov, 2019, 10.02 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
Medieval Mughlai: New translation of Nuskha-e-ShahjahaniThe mere mention of it conjures up images of robust gravies, heavy meats and over-spiced dishes.
11 May, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
From ordinary omelette to Nawabi delicacy 'nargisi kofte', here's how eggs evolved on India's platterThe Nawabi delicacy from Lucknow has boiled eggs enclosed in mince.
14 Apr, 2019, 08.36 AM IST
Western chefs are turning scent composers but Indian cuisine has always recognised its importancePerfumery was one of the key ways in which a rich man’s food differed from dishes cooked for the masses.
09 Mar, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
Butter chicken: Various versions of the classic dish is being served to attract the millennialsButter chicken’s place within Indian culinary history has always been guaranteed. Its popularity remains undiminished.
03 Feb, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
Oberoi New Delhi Reopens: The favourite of Delhi’s swish set is same yet differentAfter a Rs 600 crore makeover, the Oberoi in New Delhi opens its doors to subdued aesthetics, an intimate cigar room and a fine-dining rest...
07 Jan, 2018, 11.41 AM IST
How the galouti kebab assumed mythic proportions in the City of Nawabs, LucknowLucknow’s legendary 'nawabi' sensibilities, often exaggerated and caricatured, have been on a decline.
26 Feb, 2017, 11.34 AM IST
2016's 10 unforgettable dishesHere are some of the dishes that stayed in our memory, including those by chefs you may not know yet.
25 Dec, 2016, 08.23 AM IST
Nawabi, Nizami, Mughal & Maratha: How kebabs represent a triumph of imaginative, inventive cookingNawabi, Nizami, Mughal and Maratha kebabs are back on fashionable menus. The story of dorrey & chapli, pathar & Bihari, and the mythic 300-...
30 Aug, 2015, 04.05 AM IST
Nawabi heritage: Bhopali food, neither sour nor rich, yet very distinctBhopali food is neither sour like Hyderabad food nor rich like Lucknow; it is laden with influences from Malwa, yet is very distinct.
29 Mar, 2015, 06.07 AM IST
Indian Railways to bring back its forgotten flavoursRailways has been known for its bland food, shabby coaches and erratic schedule - in that order. But the 160-year-old institution is set fo...
05 Mar, 2014, 09.26 AM IST