Shradh, also known as Pitru Paksha, is a sacred period in Hindu tradition dedicated to honoring ancestors. It is a time when families perform rituals, offer food, and pray for the peace of departed souls. Food plays a central role in Shradh — not for indulgence, but as a medium of remembrance and gratitude. The …
Tapioca chips are a type of snack food made from thin wafers of deep-fried cassava root. These delicious, salty snacks can be found in South India and Sri Lanka as well as Indonesia where it is known only by its Indonesian name: kripik singkong (cassava chips). The dish is prepared using raw cassavas that have …
In Hong Kong, mango pudding is a very popular dessert. It’s also found in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand where it’s often served as a dim sum at Chinese restaurants. The fresh variant consists of agar or gelatin, mangoes, evaporated milk, and sugar which are added to the restaurant by the eatery itself.[5] Fresh fruit such …
The Indian dish Baingan Bhaji is a must on any dinner table. It’s full of flavour and texture, with the roasted aubergine combining well with onion, garlic, ginger and other aromatic spices to create an incredible taste sensation! Do you love brinjal bhaji but haven’t a clue how to prepare it? In this recipe when …
Instant Tomato Pickle is basically a cooked tomato concentrate, spiced with pickling spices for a fresh taste. the most common ingredients used in this recipe are asafoetida, red chilli powder, turmeric and fenugreek which give it that extra kick of sourness from ripe tomatoes. The best part about making instant tomato pickles is you can …
A fruit salad is a dish consisting of various kinds of fruits, sometimes served in liquid. A fruit salad can be an appetizer or dessert and made with fresh or canned ingredients.
A cookie is a type of food that’s been around for centuries. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they always contain flour mix with sugar or some type of other sweeteners like honey to flavor them up! Some popular additions might be raisins or chocolate chips depending on your preferences.
Patakas or leafy vegetable preparations in India are known to be some of the most flavorful dishes. Palak ki dal is one such dish with deep flavors derived from spinach and aromatic spices which go well with simple white rice. This recipe, adapted by me from my friend’s sumptuous cooking style involves simmering tomatoes for …
Fried rice is a dish that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan and is usually mixed with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables, seafood, or meats. This food can be eaten alone but it’s also used to accompany other dishes from many different cultures like East Asian Southeast Asia and South Asian …
Idli is a traditional Indian dish that consists of savoury rice cakes made from fermented black lentils and rice. It can be eaten for breakfast or as an evening snack in Southern India or Sri Lanka, alongside chutney (which may range from sweet mango to spicy chilli). The fermentation process breaks down the starches so …
