Summer Coolers
Wednesday May 31, 2006
There's nothing like a tall glass of something cold when the temperatures begin to rise. In some parts of India where the heat can often border on unbearable during the ... Read More
It's very good for you...
Monday May 29, 2006
The word Saag is mostly used in connection with leafy greens like spinach,
fenugreek, mustard greens and dill. In India, Saag is not just cooked by itself
but often combined ... Read More
Sugary Talk
Sunday May 21, 2006
Sugar syrup is used in a lot of Indian sweets and desserts in varying consistencies. In fact, what would Rasgullas, Gulab Jamuns or Jalebis be without it? Terms like one- ... Read More
For Mother With Love
Friday May 12, 2006
It's the time of year again when we're all
thinking of ways to show our Moms how
much we love them. Mother's Day is just around the corner! Given that moms ... Read More
More Mishti
Tuesday May 9, 2006
If the popularity of Rasgulla (pictured at left), Sandesh and Mishti Doi is anything to go by, the Bengalis from Eastern India sure know a great deal about sweet making. ... Read More
Sweet traditions
Saturday May 6, 2006
In India, sweets are used to welcome, celebrate, congratulate, express gratitude and appreciation.... Clearly, they have an important place in Indian tradition. Every state and region in India has its ... Read More
Preparing The Essentials
Wednesday May 3, 2006
They form the backbone of any Indian dish. Without Masalas (powder and paste spice mixes) what would Indian food be? Bland, boring, tasteless.... Since Masalas are an integral part of ... Read More