The unexpected and heavy rain has affected standing crops in the onion producing regions in the state, and it is beginning to make its impact felt. It is said that even slight excess in rainfall can damage the highly perishable commodity.
Fearing likely shortage, the government on Thursday said it has made an advance plan to import about 10 lakh tonne higher quality of tur dal via private trade this year to meet the domestic requirement. The issue was discussed in a high-level meeting called by the cabinet secretary to review the prices of essential commodities, especially pulses and onions. Tur production is pegged lower at 3.89 million tonne in the 2022-23 crop year (July-June) from 4.34 million tonne in the previous year as per the initial projection made by the agriculture ministry. Tur is a kharif crop.
Faced with a steep rise in prices and an anticipated shortfall in production, traders across the country have called for a ban on onion exports.
An Irish soup designed for the Indian palate.
A look at the several varieties of Misal Pav you must try.
When you heart would like to throw health to the winds and craves for bite-sized treats that are packed with in unhealthy calories.
It's time for some desi chaat with a burst of hatke flavours.
Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav had the entire Lok Sabha in splits on Thursday as he pleaded his case against the Women's Reservation Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha. "Congress members are telling me, 'please save us as we are being made to sign on our death certificates by supporting this legislation'," he said while speaking briefly on the Bill. In a speech full of sarcasm, he even dubbed the Bill as an onion that will bring tears to the eyes of the members.
Any vegetable, when stuffed in a wheat covering and fried crisp with ghee and served with a dab of white butter, becomes fit for a king's banquet.
Over the past year, Amul has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a dairy-centric entity to a comprehensive foods company. Since 2022, PepsiCo India, too, has embarked on extensive launches in the food category. Not to be left behind, ITC, which has been introducing an average of 100 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products across categories every year, has also launched a number of packaged food items.
Everyone must sample these tiny pan-fried idlis stuffed with onions or vegetables once before they die.
Home chef Suresh Moopanar tells us how to make a good drumstick curry.
Buttered fine capellini with a simply-cooked tomato sauce is a satisfying meal.
Would you take up a food challenge to make chicken momos with healthy ingredients?
Sarson Ka Saag is packed with super leafy veggies and is an ideal winter food. When served with Makke Ki Roti, it is sure to be a winner.
The classical Middle Eastern snack gets a chicken twist.
Treat yourself to Mumbai's favourite street food with a simple homemade recipe by Nadiya Sarguroh.
Cook your meat simply and don't overdo the spices. A little extra ghee works miracles.
Durham paceman Graham Onions has been called into the England squad as bowling cover ahead of the fourth and final test against India starting at The Oval on Thursday.
When in need of a delightful Ramzan dish with a royal touch, make Murgh Musallam.
A summer drink for combatting the heat.
A Mangalorean dish, Prawns Sukka can be had as a starter or served with Neer Dosa and chapatti for main course.
The star of this dish is the delicious chunks of stuffed paneer that rest on a bed of rich gravy.
A staple in most Mangalorean households, you don't need a special occasion to enjoy this dish.
'There are occasions when the prices of individual items like food raise inflation; then supply-side measures must be taken.' 'But if there is continued inflation, it means liquidity is aggravating the situation.'
An investigation team of the Income Tax department on Friday unearthed a hidden stock of 7,000 kg of onions from two wholesale dealers at the state government-regulated mandi (bazaar) in Lucknow.
A stir-fried preparation with gourd and Bengal gram.
Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.
A three-ingredient pasta that's plain but plenty tasty.
Can a Mallu Christmas celebration ever be complete without mutton stew and appam for breakfast?
Preparing a 'vegetarian thali' got dearer by 34 per cent in July as compared to June because of the soaring tomato prices, an arm of a rating agency said in a report on Monday. A non-vegetarian thali was relatively less impacted and the price of preparing one went up by only 13 per cent, Crisil's 'Roti Rice Rate' report for August said. The inflation in the thalis is largely driven by the 233 per cent jump in tomato prices to Rs 110 per kilogramme in July from Rs 33 in June, the report said.
Treat yourself to a batch of homemade dim sum as you ring in the Chinese New Year.
'If prices of everyday consumption don't come down, employment doesn't pick up, 2020 will not be a happy year for anyone but the super rich,' notes Sherna Gandhy.
Summer calls for a light brunch with fresh berries and chicken or grilled paneer.
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