Some food historians believe idli was derived from some steamed rice preparations from Indonesia.
This festive season, put on your apron and whip up exquisite, progressive desserts, MasterChef-style.
'In one mansion we visited, I was told the doors in the back courtyard had to be kept closed because to have the front and back doors open at the same time would result in Chettiar wealth flowing away,' notes Rahul Jacob after a memorable visit to Karaikudi.
Indrani Roy shares 4 traditional Bengali preparations for the festive season. You can share yours too!
Harnoor Channy Tiwari tells you just where you should be heading if you're in the Capital.
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