Why Harsh Goenka thinks Odia cuisine is India’s most underrated food. Viral praise for Odisha's traditional dishes is making internet crave dahi bara & chakuli pithaHarsh Goenka recently praised Odisha’s traditional food after enjoying a homemade Odia meal, saying the cuisine “deserves a much bigger pla...
11 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Why health freaks never skip these 5 moringa recipesMoringa recipes: Moringa, the "drumstick tree," is a global superfood trend, celebrated for its rich vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. ...
07 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Zappfresh in talks for majority stake in GM FoodsZappfresh is in discussions to acquire a majority stake in GM Foods. This move aims to expand Zappfresh's product offerings. The company is...
06 May, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Non-vegetarian thali cost drops 1% in March; Vegetarian thali prices remain stable: Crisil ReportThe cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell 1% year-on-year in March 2026, while vegetarian meal costs remained unchanged, as cheap...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
What’s on a Kerala wedding menu? London-based food vlogger finds outA UK-based food vlogger, Julius Fiedler, was captivated by the extensive vegetarian spread at a South Indian wedding in Kochi. The elaborat...
25 Mar, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Prices of veg, non-veg thali decline 5% in Feb: CrisilThe cost of vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis decreased by 5% in February due to lower prices of vegetables and broilers. Fresh arrivals...
10 Mar, 2025, 06.52 PM IST
Mango curries and missed opportunitiesThere is almost no tradition of making and cooking paneer in Goa, though it’s cropping up now to cater to Indian tourists.
28 May, 2023, 08.05 AM IST
Now, get audited, certified veg meals from IRCTC kitchens as it ties up with veg standards council“The certification ensures a truly vegetarian, and by extension, a vegan experience by not just ensuring the food is pure vegetarian, but b...
15 Nov, 2021, 09.19 PM IST
Vegetarian cuisines of India: The food of the Sheherwali Jains from MurshidabadAs the hyperlocal cuisine of the Sheherwali Jains of Murshidabad goes gourmet, it is a turning point for India’s vegetarian dishes.
27 Jul, 2019, 11.30 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
France’s most acclaimed chef Alain Passard explains how vegetables remain his 'passion and love'This chef went vegetarian in the heart of haute cuisine — Paris — and lived to retain his three Michelin stars.
04 Mar, 2018, 10.59 AM IST
Go vegetarian but in moderationCoastal communities harvested abundant small shrimp and minor fish and dried them to use through the monsoons, cooked with the leafy vegeta...
31 Dec, 2016, 10.23 PM IST
Make non-vegetarian cooking optional in hotel management courses: Santosh Kumar GangwarBJP's new dilemma: can students pursuing hotel management opt out of non-vegetarian cooking that is a mandatory part of their coursework no...
26 Jun, 2015, 03.04 AM IST
Pakistan's Shan Spices taste success in IndiaSpices for shahi haleem mix, Bombay Biryani, chappli kebab mix, Lahori fish and nihari are some of Shan's products that have found their wa...
23 Dec, 2014, 11.59 AM IST
MasterChefs greenlight veg MasterChef IndiaIndia has an extraordinary diverse vegetarian food culture. For the viewers it will be a pleasant surprise to see how vegetarians can creat...
20 Nov, 2014, 09.33 AM IST
Why did Amul and Adani-sponsored MasterChef go all vegetarian?Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, defended fully vegetarian MasterChef, saying it’s contestants’ ability under pressure and not recipes that’s...
18 Nov, 2014, 12.19 PM IST
- Indo-Pak culinary divide: A bridge too far?
In Sheila Dhar’s book of essays on life, food and Hindustani music Raga ’n’ Josh (silly title, delightful book) she recalls how Khan once s...
09 Jun, 2007, 02.41 AM IST