'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'?'
Though physically distant, the spirit of gaonwali diwali keeps her connected to the mystic hills of Uttarakhand
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday that India's general government debt (comprising both central and state government debt) could exceed 100 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the medium term. It also cautioned that long-term debt sustainability risks are high due to the significant investment required to meet India's climate change mitigation targets. The Indian government, however, disagreed, arguing that risks from sovereign debt are extremely limited as it is predominantly denominated in domestic currency.
In a major development, India and the US have agreed to end six trade disputes at the WTO through mutually agreed solutions, while New Delhi will remove retaliatory customs duties on certain American products such as almonds, walnuts, and apples.
Amboli is a quintessential Malvani dish prepared with rice and mixed dal batter, soaked and grounded, then left to ferment overnight.
India's recent move to remove additional 'retaliatory' duty on eight products from the United States (US), including apples and walnuts, would not have any negative impact on the domestic producers, the government clarified, even as the issue threatened to snowball into a political slugfest between the ruling and Opposition parties. The move would, in fact, result in competition in the premium market segment, ensuring better quality at better prices for consumers, especially for apples, a senior government official said. "There were certain concerns that were being raised on the mutually agreed solution that has come in, more specific to seven-eight agriculture products where we had levied additional import duties in retaliation to the steel and aluminum measures (imposed by the US)," Peeyush Kumar, additional secretary in the commerce department, told reporters in a briefing.
Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.
Try this traditional recipe with a delicious raw mango and coconut chutney.
'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'
Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.
Inspired by Mumbai's famed Mohammed Ali road fare, Chef Shadab Ahmed's Minara Masjid Wali Gali Ke Shami Kebabs are soft, flavourful and cooked to perfection.
A savoury snack for Diwali of fried rice flakes, roasted lentils, peanuts and spices.
You can make fruits appealing by serving them in fancy shapes, says Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
The humble Indian dal has found itself in Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eatlist. Here are some exciting dal recipes you can try.
A flavourful, very simple Maharashtrian meal that's easy to make.
Get ready to rustle up a banquet for your sibling on Raksha Bandhan.
The interim free trade agreement between India and Australia will come into force on Thursday, providing duty-free access to thousands of domestic goods such as textiles, and leather in the Australian market. The agreement will help almost double the bilateral commerce to $45-50 billion in around five years, according to exporters and industry players. The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which was signed on April 2, would provide duty-free access to Indian exporters of over 6,000 broad sectors, including textiles, leather, furniture, jewellery and machinery in the Australian market.
A traditional homemade Bengali sweet, Rosh Bora is rarely found in sweet shops.
Recipes by chef Sabir Khan, banquet tandoor chef at Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort, Noida.
Dig into soft Chef Saby's soft Dahi Vadas for Raksha Bandhan.
When Twinkle Khanna asked her celebrity friends what was in their dabba, everyone wrote in and sent their recipes as well. What does Bhumi Pednekar like to include in her dabba? She tells us here.
Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the BJP's poll promises in Bihar.
Candice Pinto shows you how to make the classic lentil curry at home.
To celebrate the new trade deal with India, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday took to Instagram to post a picture showing him preparing khichdi, his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi's favourite dish.
The decision to increase the MSPs (Minimum Support Prices) was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. MSP is the rate at which the government buys the grain from farmers. Currently, the government fixes MSPs for 23 crops grown in both kharif and rabi seasons. Sowing of rabi (winter) crops begins from October immediately after the harvest of kharif (summer) crops.
An Indian cuisine classic, this recipe uses everyday ingredients.
Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the answers.
Every year Indians consume about 22 million tonnes of lentils
Find comfort in this quick and yum poha and mung dal khichdi.
Get transported to Bengal with this simple, yum meal.
Make your tea-time extra special with these crispy snack recipes.
Dense to very dense fog engulfed the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Delhi, for the second morning on the trot on Tuesday, lowering visibility to 50 metres in the city and affecting road traffic and train movement.
The move came a day after Parliament approved two agriculture sector-reform bills which have been bitterly opposed by the opposition parties like Congress and TMC.
A plain dal-chawal can be turned into a wholesome set meal bowl of veggies, seeds, lentils, rice and herbs when tweaked, suggests Radhika Iyer. Talati.
This creamy, buttery gravy goes well with jeera rice or roti.
These crispy masala vadas are called Chattambade in Karnataka.
Ramapriya Suresh shows us how to make a traditional Pongal recipe.
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