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As India shifts to vegan and gluten-free options at the bar, cider becomes popular

Anisha Menezes As young people express an interest in vegan and gluten-free options at the bar, cider — a fermented summer drink made from apples — attracts interest in India

The myriad tastes and cultural influences of iftar

K Jeshi From wobbly china grass halwa to smoked samosas to sabudani ki kheer — Muslim communities around the country bring to the iftar table not just exciting meals but also diverse cultural influences

Athishayapathiri is a spicy, layered pathiri, usually with chicken filling, eaten as snack

In Kerala, one can’t get enough of pathiris during the month of Ramzan

Athira M While even the traditional pathiris vary from one place to another, there are umpteen varieties that are eaten as snacks

Home chefs across India are putting together quarantine hampers with handwritten notes

Nivedita Ganguly Along with a wholesome meal and some healthy desserts, the handwritten notes urge the recipient to get well

Esther David collaborates with Indian Jewish communities to record recipes for ‘Bene Appétit: The Cuisine of the Indian Jews’

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recipes Yes, you can dish up a great meal for less than $1, says chef Shankar Krishnamurthy

Prabalika M. Borah Chef Shankar Krishnamurthy’s new pandemic-inspired e-book ‘The $1 Cookbook’ digs into innovation and frugality in home cooking

Sambar Idli or Sambar Idly, Indian dish

Idli dosa batter goes popular as eating out becomes rare during the pandemic

PRIYADERSHINI S The pandemic has spurred consumer demand for the idli and dosa batter that ranks high on convenience and hygiene

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Mondelēz launched a new variant of its popular Dairy Milk chocolate with 30% less sugar, last month. On the website, they claim the new variant doesn’t rely on artificial sweeteners, colours or preservatives but instead includes more fibre.

India’s chocolate story

105-year-old Pappammal from Thekkampatti village near Coimbatore won the Padma Shri in 2021

Watch | The 105-year-old grandma who was awarded Padma Shri

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Doctors find time to pursue their passion amidst their hectic schedule

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Why the NRAI wants to cut out the middleman of aggregator platforms like Swiggy and Zomato

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Unusual food pairings that Malayalis love

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Cider becomes a fast favourite as a gluten-free and vegan option at the bar and at home

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Bit of a pickle: An Andhra delicacy made with sorrel leaves

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A lazy Sunday biryani

Food colour made from fruits, vegetables and spices

Purée, juice or powder... ingredients in your refrigerator and kitchen shelves can be turned into fun edible colours

In Kerala, one can’t get enough of pathiris during the month of Ramzan

While even the traditional pathiris vary from one place to another, there are umpteen varieties that are eaten as snacks

Home chefs across India are putting together quarantine hampers with handwritten notes

Along with a wholesome meal and some healthy desserts, the handwritten notes urge the recipient to get well

The myriad tastes and cultural influences of iftar

From wobbly china grass halwa to smoked samosas to sabudani ki kheer — Muslim communities around the country bring to the iftar table not just exciting meals but also diverse cultural influences

The humble jackfruit gets its due, its uses are being re-imagined in modern and more contemporary ways

Jackfruit season is upon us, and from seed to rind, no part of this vegetable is going uneaten

Yes, you can dish up a great meal for less than $1, says chef Shankar Krishnamurthy

Chef Shankar Krishnamurthy’s new pandemic-inspired e-book ‘The $1 Cookbook’ digs into innovation and frugality in home cooking

Esther David collaborates with Indian Jewish communities to record recipes for ‘Bene Appétit: The Cuisine of the Indian Jews’

Author Esther David travels across India, collaborating with Jewish communities to learn how to cook traditional, closely guarded recipes for her new book, ‘Bene Appétit: The Cuisine of the Indian Jews’

For COVID-hit families, food is a call away

Home chefs, cloud kitchens and restaurants now ensuring a steady supply of food for those affected

The growing popularity of buttermilk

From election booths to sunlit village homes, the age-old buttermilk still remains one of the most popular summer drinks across the country today

When the buttermilk possibilities are endless...

Plain, spiced or flavoured, the ways to enjoy a glass of buttermilk are almost as diverse as India’s tastebuds

India’s new spice merchants

The focus is clearly shifting to small farmers, fair trade, traceability and provenance. Meet a few people who are leading the change

Chef’s table: spices 101

Seven chefs, seven spices and seven dishes where they are the hero ingredient. Tempted?

Find your flavour: a guide to heirloom spice mixes

Kartha masala to Parsi khara, a guide to heirloom spice mixes that have a following across the country

Windmills, an Indian microbrewery, now has an American address

Bengaluru-based Windmills Craftworks recently opened a branch in Dallas, Texas, becoming the first Indian microbrewery to take its brand to the United States

Sharing ‘Nonbu Kanji’ during Ramzan: Gruel for the fasting soul

Slow-cooked in huge cauldrons, the rice-based nonbu kanji is an integral part of iftar meals, distributed to those in need during Ramzan

These Chennai restaurants take you to Japan, Italy and Turkey, via their takeaway box

Despite a bleak year, there are a burst of feisty openings, determined to keep staff employed in the hope of a better tomorrow. Now, stay home, stay safe and explore the world

Idli dosa batter goes popular as eating out becomes rare during the pandemic

The pandemic has spurred consumer demand for the idli and dosa batter that ranks high on convenience and hygiene

Food in times of the Covid crisis

Many small food operations in Delhi-NCR, like Bhojan, Paanch Phoran, and House of Kitchens are offering simple, healthy meals at affordable prices to tide us through Covid times

This subscription meal service provides home style meals at affordable rates

How a Bengaluru-based techie launched a meal subscription service in Chennai to help out an old friend and assist others rendered jobless by the pandemic

How I learnt to make the perfect Ottu Shavige

‘My ottu shavige dreams were rarely indulged, until I got married, and took notes from my mother-in-law’

Sula’s wine route

While Sula Vineyards is taking wines online and betting big on post-pandemic tourism, quality control issues with local partnerships are a hurdle, says brand ambassador Grégoire Verdin

How about these traditional summer drinks that are loaded with nutrients

Every region in India has that one go-to drink it turns to when the sun shines its brightest. We take a minute to appreciate three such local favourites, beyond the mainstream bounty of mango and watermelon

Chennai restaurants curate Iftar boxes for your dinner table

Restaurants make it easier to participate in Iftar from home this year, offering imaginatively curated boxes packed with everything from traditional haleem to chicken 65 rolls

Order in exotic food for that restaurant experience at home

Staying in this weekend? Recreate a restaurant style dinner at home with takeway dips and DIY doughnuts

Dalgona coffee, gooseberry, fresh fruit... a popsicle for every mood

The popsicle, a nostalgia-inducing summer favourite of the 1980s, returns in easy-to-make, creative avatars

Chennai restaurants keep up with the rising demand for nutritious meals for COVID-19 patients under home quarantine

Restaurants across Chennai pivot to deal with an increasing demand for nutritious meals for COVID-19 patients, serving up everything from creative millet-based pizzas to hearty milagu pongal

Light fare for warm days — home delivered in Delhi

Jain Annapurna Shudh Satvik Rasoi in Delhi home delivers fresh food with minimal processes and spices

Mixing metals in the kitchen

Revival stories from Zishta as it brings its traditional cookware to Chennai

Mojitos by the sea

Mixologist Mervyn Payaso demonstrates the theatre of his craft and brings mocktails out of pubs on to the streets of Kochi

Taste Ukhrul brings the best Manipur’s natural bounty

Leiyolan Vashum and Zeinorin Angkang are bringing the rich natural produce of Manipur’s Ukhrul province to food lovers in various Indian cities, through e-commerce

Chennai’s iconic Spaces now flows into Synck, where culture and coffee collide

Synck has a sprawling cafe offering progressive, vegetarian menus. And cocktails with a Chennai soul

Everything you ever wanted to know about whey protein

Do you really need whey protein to build muscle? Experts weigh in

Celebrating Vishu with ‘Vishukkanji’ and ‘Vishukkatta’

Ahead of Vishu 2021, we examine the popularity of ‘Vishukkanji’ and ‘Vishukkatta’ and how they are prepared at different households in the northern Kerala

Who’s the boss (burger)?

Boss Burger in Delhi delivers veg and non-veg bun delights

Krug’s onion chronicles

When the Champagne maison peeled back the layers with a Chef Encounters stopover in Jaipur and some dishes to celebrate the humble bulb

A shot of hot, Himalayan rasam at Avva’s Cafe in Bir

Bir, the village in Himachal known for its paragliding, has an authentic South Indian café just off the landing ground

A date with dates: How the fruits are an essential part of the Ramzan diet

As Ramzan approaches, dates will again be an unmissable part of feasts across the globe, in its natural form, or as part of innumerable dishes

Hold the alcohol! 2021 will be the year of mocktails

Bartenders across India chat about how the re-emerging bar culture sees bigger demand for more innovative, premium mocktails

Festival of flavours with Noodle Bowl in Delhi

Since it wasn’t safe to step out and mingle around Holi, ordering in some Chinjabi from Noodle Bowl seemed the only option

Monkey Bar comes to Chennai: here’s a first look

The popular multi-city gastropub makes its Chennai debut nearly a decade after its creation

Breakfast most fowl: An Easter treat

After a 40-day dalliance with vegetarianism, Easter was always a time to indulge

How is Ironhill India’s newly launched 2.9-acre microbrewery in Bengaluru?

Ironhill India's microbrewery, which opened on March 27 in Marathahalli, is among the world's largest

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