Every year summer comes with delicious treats like homemade Kulfi. Kulfi is an Indian version of ice cream. This frozen dairy dessert originated during the Mughal empire in the 16th century. It is popular across India and other neighbour countries and widely available in subcontinental Indian restaurants […]
Indians have had a history of welcoming other cultures with warmth. Food is a significant aspect of any culture and here we are with some global dishes that have found their way in the Indian palate. But yes, they have a different form and a […]
Hot foods with intense flavours and rich textures tend to give us a sense of well-being on cold winter days. We can feel the effect of good food cruise through our cells, warming the body and putting a content glow on the face! Just the thought […]
Lucknow is particularly loved for its meaty delights – especially its succulent kebabs (Galouti, Tunde, Boti and Chapli). The love affair between kebabs and Lucknow city goes back centuries in time. Historians believe that minced meat wonders were relished as a staple breakfast in 14th century Awadh. But it […]
The origin land for Awadhi Cuisine or Lucknowi Cuisine is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow and its nearby places. In the early stages, the British termed Awadh as “oudh” which was derived from “Ayodhya”, a region in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This region […]
Sharad Navratri 2018 is almost here, and one look around is enough to tell how eager all are to welcome the season of festivities. The word ‘Navratri’ means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit. It is that festive time of the year when many pray, observe fast and […]
Jalebi is a crispy, crunchy, juicy Indian dessert that can be best described as funnel cakes. This sweet street food can beat the taste when dipped in cold curd and it will surely make you run for a single bite, jalebi is found across India […]
Special Satvik Food is prepared and offered to the ‘Brahmins’ during Shradh/Pitru Paksha period; it is believed that whatever is given to them reaches to our grandparents. Shradh, also known as Kanagat in North India, begins on the last full moon day of the Hindu month of […]
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. Originally it was associated with the states like Maharashtra and Karnataka but now it is celebrated all over India. Lord Ganesha, the lord of wisdom and prosperity, remover of obstacles and sorrows is welcomed with […]
On August 15, 1947, India became independent, thus ending a great struggle that kept on for years. Since then, 15th August is celebrated as Independence day to commemorate Indian freedom. This is India’s 72nd Independence Day. Today, India has 29 states and 7 union territories, […]