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5 Lesser-Known Pearl Millet Dishes To Relish This Winter Season

Pearl millet—or bajra—as it is most commonly known, is a winter staple grain that is vastly consumed in simple forms of rotis or khichdi. The nutrient-dense grain, which is associated with multiple health benefits, can also be extended in its consumption during the season, by incorporating it across a variety of preparations that go beyond the quintessential.

5 min read
Oct 23, 2025

The Science Of Food Addiction: When Eating Behaves Like A Drug

From sugar highs to dopamine rushes, new research shows that ultra-processed foods may hijack the brain’s reward system much like nicotine or alcohol — raising critical questions about how we define addiction itself.

7 min read
Oct 22, 2025

Chhath Puja Special Thekua Recipe Gets An Air Fryer Twist

Considered to be the traditional offering snack of Chhath Puja, the Bihari thekua is a delicacy that is also native to Uttar Pradesh and Nepal. Traditionally deep-fried, the mildly sweet, cookie-like texture can also be achieved with lesser ghee by using an air-fryer technique for golden-brown results.

4 min read
Oct 22, 2025

Prawn Chips: Know More About The Must-East In Kolkata

When it comes to all cuisines on a plate, the city of Kolkata never fails to showcase its culinary prowess. From baked roshgolla, kathi rolls, biryani to street food like phucka, jhalmuri, ghoti gorom, it keeps on going. Among a few must-east snacks is prawn chips; crunchy, looks like a blooming flower in white with a slight orange-ish border. It’s a snack that you’ll see anyone and everyone munching on when they order Chinese food or have a drink.

7 min read
Oct 22, 2025

Govardhan Puja 2025: The Meaning Behind The Annakut Feast

Annakut is made using different ingredients. All ingredients are counted, including salt. Annakut translates to ‘mountain of food.’ Annakut or Govardhan Puja is a day when Hindu devotees prepare and present copious amounts of food in devotion to Mount Govardhan. Observed in many parts of India, each community contributes its own special flair and traditions to the celebrations.

5 min read
Oct 22, 2025

Bhai Dooj 2025: Mithai Recipes To Pamper Your Sibling

With all family members getting together at the same place to celebrate Diwali, it can be a little hard to say goodbye. Making the last day of the festivities warmer, Bhai Dooj is observed before you conclude the annual Diwali rituals. To add a personal touch to Bhai Dooj, why not make mithai at home and surprise your sibling?

5 min read
Oct 22, 2025

Bhai Dooj 2025: Chef Shivesh Bhatia Shares Pistachio Recipes

For Bhai Dooj 2025, Chef Shivesh Bhatia gives pistachios the spotlight with two easy, festive desserts. These recipes can be prepared easily at home and still feel like you’ve done something special for the occasion.

4 min read
Oct 22, 2025

Post-Diwali Ingredients That Mark The Arrival Of Winter

After Diwali, Indian kitchens undergo a natural transformation. The heavy sweets and festive snacks slowly give way to foods that offer warmth, strength, and comfort. Ingredients such as til, gur, peanuts, methi, and bajra begin to dominate regional kitchens across India, shaping dishes that are rooted in tradition, nutrition, and a deep understanding of the season.

6 min read
Oct 22, 2025

Enjoy A Morning Coffee By Upgrading It Using These 6 Interesting Tips

Most busy days involve getting in a quick cup of coffee before taking on whatever is in store—leaving one with barely any time to brew anything but an instant blend. Although it isn’t always the most gratifying sip, it definitely gets the job done. Upgrade your beverage from basic to refined with ideas that make it taste better than the average cuppa Joe.

5 min read
Oct 22, 2025

Deep Frying Food? Here Is A Complete Guide To Batter And Breading

Most of us have been victim to the drawbacks of deep-frying food and landing up with oil-laden dishes that would’ve otherwise seemed great as an idea. Or worse, potentially set a cooking space on fire as a result of being apprehensive of coming in close contact with hot oil. Either way, the technique of how to dredge, batter or bread directly impacts how well or badly food is fried - thus influencing its taste and texture.

5 min read
Oct 21, 2025

Using Aluminium Foil In The Kitchen: Safety Measures For Healthy Cooking

In an Indian kitchen, a roll of aluminium foil has utilitarian value that borders nostalgia. Think of warm parathas snuggled into tiffin boxes to maintain separation from sabzis and pickles, or even sandwiches that were cut into perfect triangles for picnic lunches and mid-day breaks. However, how safe is it really to use in the kitchen—more importantly for what purpose?

4 min read
Oct 21, 2025

5 Best Cheesecake Spots To Try Out In Kolkata

As a city that prides itself on sweets and mishti and everything that gives a sugar rush, Kolkata also has a few spots that offer cheesecakes like no other. These range from Nutella cheesecake, matcha cheesecake, mishti doi cheesecake, pistachio cheesecake and so on. Recently, the popularity of cheesecakes in Kolkata has allowed a bunch of restaurants and cafes to open up and serve this dessert in exciting ways.

6 min read
Oct 22, 2025

South Indian Neer Dosa, A Bread Rich In Legacy And Flavour

When it comes to South Indian comfort meals, dosas have a soft corner in many people’s hearts. Dosas have a variety of ways in which it can be prepared, such as rava dosa, masala dosa, set dosa, benne dosa and finally neer dosa. Usually, neer dosa pairs well with a lot of main course curries and stews. Neer dosas are also very easy to make; they’re healthy as well, hence the popularity.

7 min read
Oct 21, 2025

Shaadi Season Incoming? Use These Tips To Plan The Perfect Wedding Bar

Aside from the bride and groom, one of the points of attraction at weddings is an open bar—complete with signature cocktails and an aesthetic sense worthy of remembering. Given how expensive it can get to pull off the special occasion, creating a balance of design to value requires nothing but a few simple tricks.

5 min read
Oct 21, 2025

6 Post-Diwali Meal Ideas To Recover From The Binge Eating

Although the general justification to binge eating during the festive season alludes to special occasions arriving once a year, the grease and sugar loaded treats can take a toll on the body, along with the consumption of alcohol. Easing the digestive system back to normalcy does not mean compromising on nutritious food which is also delicious and comforting; in fact, it forms the very foundation of how to restore gut health in a sustainable manner.

5 min read
Oct 21, 2025

How Indians Are Balancing Flavour And Health This Diwali

This Diwali, India’s festive tables are embracing balance over excess. From mithai made with jaggery and millets to roasted snacks and digestion-friendly herbs, flavour now meets wellness. Chefs, brands, and home cooks alike are redefining indulgence through mindful ingredients, sustainable practices, and smarter cooking. The celebration of light has become one of intention—where health and tradition beautifully coexist.

5 min read
Oct 21, 2025

The Devi, The Devotee & The Gift

The 'sarvabhuk' goddess, Kali's appetite is insatiable, and her vast bhog repertoire stands testimony to that. There are no complex recipes involved, yet the food takes on profound spiritual and philosophical interpretations.

7 min read
Oct 20, 2025

How Diwali Hampers Are Getting A Sustainable Makeover

This Diwali, gifting takes a mindful turn as luxury meets sustainability. From handwoven packaging to artisanal treats and eco-conscious design, brands are redefining indulgence with purpose. These hampers celebrate craftsmanship, ethics, and authenticity—proving that true luxury lies not in excess, but in thoughtful, beautifully responsible giving.

7 min read
Oct 20, 2025

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