Food
How Indian states revel in the goodness of jaggery
Prabalika M. Borah Meghna Majumdar PRIYADERSHINI SHARMA Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri... no harvest festival in the country is complete without the use of ‘gud’ or jaggery. Fans know that the texture and taste of this traditional sweetener differ from region to region, lending a distinct flavour to festive dishes. Travel around India with us to sample some well-loved heirloom recipes
Food
How Tamil Nadu’s farmers revived heritage rice varieties over decades
Chitra Deepa Anantharam The past two years have seen a surge in the demand for heritage rice in the State. This Pongal, we look at the decades-long movement behind this revival, and the farmers, researchers and entrepreneurs who affected change at the grassroots
Hyderabad
Mrs Mage, Hyderabad, offers a delicious sojourn with cocktails, chilli pork and baos
Divya Kala Bhavani
Hyatt Gachibowli’s latest fare of fusion delicacies from the East include tempting pork fry and indulgent baos, all enjoyed in an intimate al fresco setting