'They say our mothers lay the early foundation on which we build our dreams and lives. This holds true for me.' Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Uday Kotak tells us about his mom's wonderful cooking.
In a series titled 'Khavanu, Pivanu, Rate Karvanu' GT's social media team got the lanky Tamil Nadu spinner to taste some staple Gujju treats from a popular snack store in Ahmedabad.
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
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Putting an end to all speculations regarding the menu of the dinner to be served to Chinese President Xi Jinping who will be coming to Ahmedabad on his maiden visit on Wednesday, the state government has said the food will consist of only Gujarati delicacies.
Adrika Anand delves into the world of Bohri food to learn how to make the mutton-in-porridge Khichada and the nut-based mutton curry.
From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite
The star batter put his taste buds to the test in the 'Gujarati Taste Challenge', trying local favourites like thepla and gathiya.
Micro dramas -- typically 30 seconds to one to two minutes long per episode -- are designed for mobile-first audiences.
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'
Indian cuisine is remarkably popular in Poland with various Indian restaurants catering to the growing demand for the rich flavours and Polish diners visiting them say the dishes like dosa and butter chicken remind them of their travels to India.
'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'
Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.
A mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies were served at the lunch hosted by PM Modi in honour of visiting US President Barack Obama.
Amit Shah's visit on June 26, 2019, was already touted to be a precursor for a dramatic announcement and "I got a call at 2 am in the morning, informing me of a meeting with the home minister at 7 am", Dhillon said in his book.
'Why can I not access all these things -- Bhut Jolokia, Dalle, Kaachu, Bhakri, Ghari and everything else -- more easily?' asks Aakar Patel.
Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have been tough when Sachin was back in Bombay between tours. Had she worked in private practice as Dr Anjali Tendulkar, she reckoned she would be consulted for her name rather than her expertise. Anjali is an all-or nothing person and she couldn't have just dabbled in doctoring. Moreover, she wanted to devote herself to keeping her husband in the right frame of mind to play his best cricket. A fascinating excerpt from Annabel Mehta and Georgina Brown's book, My Passage to India.
Before winter ends, it's time to give undhiyu a try!
Gujarati popular dish kela methi nu shaak, mouth-watering chicken chettinad from Tamil Nadu, Punjab's dal makhani and Bengali dish Potol Dorma will be served at a private dinner hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee for visiting foreign dignitaries on Monday.
Presenting the most-viewed recipes this year.
'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'?'
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday night hosted a dinner for visiting South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the guests were treated to a variety of dishes drawn from various parts of the country.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who kicked off his India visit on Wednesday from Gujarat, visited the Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad where Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted him a copy of the Gita written in Chinese language.
This simplest of lentil recipes had with rice and some crispy onions makes for a deeply-satisfying meal.
When MasterChef India judges Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Pooja Dhingra start talking, you can be sure it will be a masaledaar conversation.
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The fans were constantly chanting 'Garam Garam Seera Neeraj humara heera' and 'India-India'.
We're fully in winter mode and it's recommended you try out this traditional Gujarati dish with warm rotis and have a feast.
Presenting the best food pics we received from our readers.
Making ravioli is slightly more time-consuming than rustling up pasta, but the results are unbeatable, taste-wise.
Is there a winter recipe you swear by? It's time you shared it with us.
The addition of green tomatoes make this dish tangy and different, while the extra green chillies pep it up.
While the filmmaker didn't vouch for the authenticity of the dish, he did vouch for the taste.
A sumptuous meal of Dal, Bati, Churma or Jodhpuri Kabuli pulao, followed by a lip-smacking dessert of Bikaneri ghevar or Jodhpuri mawa kachauri.
Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.
Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.
Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.
Chef Parameshwar shows us how to cook the traditional Gujarati delicacy.
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