Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.
Election results may be shifting the political landscape in Bihar. But the state's culinary legacy stands firm. As the new government prepares to take charge, let's look at the timeless flavours and a few recipes that define Bihar.
While the filmmaker didn't vouch for the authenticity of the dish, he did vouch for the taste.
Lauki's high-water content makes it the perfect summer vegetable.
Jackfruit curry is an unsual dish to make and keeps both vegetarians and non-vegetarians happy.
A creamy raita made with grated bottle gourd, hung curd and spices.
It's hard to believe that something as nutritious as Sai Bhaji can taste so good.
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Soup up this north Indian household staple with a chatpata ingredient.
As with biopics these days, Kangana Ranaut's films may be less about telling the story of a dark chapter of Indian history and more about giving fodder to those who seek to defend or justify government highhandedness today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.
'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'
The RJD polled the highest vote share in Bihar, but it was not reflected in the number of seats it won.
There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.
What is most troubling is that not a single party that is part of INDIA has talked about any kind of reform and economic sense, argues R Jagannathan.
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Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha emphasised that the brand name has both sentimental and economical value.
'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.
'But that does not make him weaker than his adversaries.'
Policy discussions now should urgently focus on the road map for serious economic and institutional reforms to put India on a sustained high growth trajectory like the Chinese economy, says Jayanta Roy.
'The reason why Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have attended the President's iftar was not merely to break a fast with the faithful, but more importantly to broker an understanding with India's second largest set of citizens,' says Shehzad Poonawalla.