As the mercury rises, the divine amba pana (better known as aam panna) offers the much - needed respite from the scorching heat. This natural coolant is the ideal offering in the month of Chaitra in Odisha signalling the entry of the season's first raw mangoes. This refreshing preparation is offered to Bhagawan Jagannath as well... Continue Reading →
It is perhaps not known to many that the humble Foxtail millet is not only one of the oldest grains in the universe but also finds mention in several Hindu texts as one of the grains offered in the yagnas in the ancient times. Archaeological excavations have also revealed that the oldest civilizations cultivated Foxtail... Continue Reading →
A delicious innovation found only in Kanpur is gadbad chaat that literally translates to confusing chaat. As the name suggests, this speciality of Kanpur has a variety of flavours and textures thrown into one snack designed to leave you confounded! This five-decade old recipe has pretty much everything a chaat bhandar sells - khasta, papdi, sev, bhoondi, puri and sometimes even a luchi.... Continue Reading →
Thandai, the quintessential summer drink of Banaras makes its appearance on the auspicious occasion of Holi. This drink was first introduced by rich Gujarati and Marwari merchants who settled down in the holy city centuries ago. The thandai prepared by these families on important occasions was made from floral extracts of gulab (rose), ruh bela... Continue Reading →
The geo-climatic condition of Mizoram has contributed largely to the wide variety of rich and assorted flora and fauna seen here. With agriculture being the mainstay of the people of Mizoram, exotic fruits, vegetables, spices, rice and others are grown here using the age-old method of jhum cultivation. Orange, banana, tomato, beans, brinjal, peas, squash,... Continue Reading →
Popularly known as 'The King of Spices' or 'Black Gold', black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is one of the most important spices of India, valued highly for its medicinal properties. India is the largest producer and consumer of this ancient spice that is used in a variety of cuisines, in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines... Continue Reading →
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