The controversy over the goods and services tax (GST) rate on food products refuses to die. Now, the Gujarat-based authority of advance rulings (AAR) has ruled that 'parathas' would attract 18 per cent GST. The applicant, Vadilal Industries, sought to know whether various kinds of 'parathas' supplied by them would attract five per cent GST in line with 'khakhra', plain chapati or 'roti'.
Any time is an excellent time to eat moringa or drum sticks. Considered one of those wonder foods, it's good for blood sugar and is an anti-inflammatory and an anti-oxidant.
From naans to parathas, flatbreads are an essential part of Indian everyday meals. Not surprising that so many Indian versions feature in Taste Atlas' Bread category.
After losing 18 kg, fitness coach Ambika Jain shares her story to help others understand that healthy living doesn't mean starving yourself or never eating out.
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
An extra large paratha, it comes with an extra dose of butter!
"Do you want to see real bunnies?" Parisa gasped in surprise. "Real ones?! Yes please!" So off they went, giggling, to the pet shelter behind one of the homes.
Dr G Padma Vijay's latest book has recipes for all.
The hit jodi of aloo and palak with a delicious tadka of garlic! What's not to love?
Reshma Aslam tells us how to prepare an ideal Indian breakfast.
Quick, flavourful, wholesome... This egg recipe is a lifesaver when you come home on an empty stomach!
Tomatoes, before they ripen, make a great sabji.
A Pune restaurant is serving thalis named after famous Indian celebrities.
Star batter Virat Kohli supported the presence of players' families on tours
Not all gravies for palak paneer need to be packed with onions, tomatoes. Try a methi-flavoured milky gravy.
A no-onion, no-garlic potato dish for Pitru Paksha.
Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.
An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.
Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.
Three scrumptious rainy-day recipes.
Three quicky recipes for your office dabba.
'When a young Indian family who had recently moved into my locality found out that I live here, the lady volunteered to send food; she said that since she was going to cook for three people anyway, she had no problem cooking for me as well.' 'Thanks to her kindness, I get one home-cooked meal every day.'
Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer
The use of freshly-made mango pickle makes all the difference to this recipe for a yum paneer starter.
Street foods of Delhi
Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.
When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.
Have you ever eaten as satisfying a breakfast as potato fried up with tapioca pearls?
Delicious Tamarind Rice, Palak Parathas and Zingy Canned Fish Melt Sandwiches to pack for lunch at work!
Reader Urmimala shares her mother's recipe of making Alu Parathas without the hassle of stuffing.
A quick side-dish that's a good addition to the dal-chawal combo.
Chicken cooked up in a charred masala is a rural Maharashtra treat and tastes divine with rice or bhakri.
Try this simple and wholesome sabji recipe of ridge gourd with Bengal gram.
'Earlier, the comedy track used to run parallel to the main story with songs et al.' 'Nowadays, it's just once one scene here and there.'
Give a healthier and tastier upgrade to your regular thalipeeth.
More wonderful greens for a hearty monsoon meal.
This humble sabzi makes for a nutritious meal with warm rotis.
