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 →
Kanpur Sultani Dal
Sultani Dal, a sinfully delicious Kanpur and Lucknow speciality is a unique preparation of the Awadh region. Though "eminent historians" of the British Raj claimed that this dish was an innovation of the Mughals and later refined by the Nawabs of Awadh, the truth is this dish has been in existence for centuries. Dal... Continue Reading →
