Indians love to boast about their unique yet varied cuisine. Why shouldn’t they be? After all, India has a very diverse and rich culinary tradition, with some dishes enjoying universal familiarity and others shrouded in general obscurity. As for tourists, Indian cuisine is the top attraction along with Bollywood and tourist destinations. Surprisingly, several meals … Read more
While travelling to new places, enjoying local food at a humble eating joint is usually one of the most recommended experiences. Traditional food served without fuss in a spot frequented by people from the region allows you to understand the finer points of a foreign culture. On social media, we often see people from other … Read more
The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, recently visited India with his wife and children. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the United States, spoke about their home life and revealed some of the dishes that her husband likes to cook. Mrs Vance is of Indian origin, … Read more
Pani puri is hands down one of the most loved street foods in India. It has got that perfect combo of flavours: spicy, tangy, fresh and addictive. You get those crispy little puris (those hollow fried balls of joy) filled with mashed potatoes, chickpeas, onions and a dash of masala. And then comes the best … Read more
Food shows up in more places than just our kitchens. It is tied so deeply to our lives that even our everyday expressions are full of food references. That is where Hindi idioms, or ‘muhavare‘, come in. If you studied Hindi in school, you probably mugged up hundreds of muhavare just to get through exams. … Read more
Once upon a time, every Indian household had a charpoy full of papads drying in the sun. However, with changing lifestyles, the art of making papads at home is fading, and store-bought versions have taken over. Despite this, papads remain a beloved crunchy accompaniment that can elevate a simple meal or serve as a quick … Read more
An American man has sparked outrage on social media after insulting Indian cuisine. Hunter Ash called Indian food “subcontinental pound-of-spice slop,” drawing backlash from food lovers. The controversy began when Hunter shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that enjoying Indian food was merely a sign of “PMC striverism”—a term used to mock professionals … Read more
Neha Kakkar sometimes gives us candid glimpses of her foodie side. The Indian music sensation recently shared a delicious update on Instagram. Ahead of her performances in Australia this weekend, Neha posted an array of photos from her flight cabin. What caught our eyes was the lavish meal laid out in front of her. In … Read more
TIME Magazine recently unveiled its selection of ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2025. Three Indian establishments – two hotels and a restaurant – have made it to this prestigious list. The latter is none other than Papa’s – the acclaimed culinary hotspot in Mumbai helmed by Executive Chef Hussain Shahzad. The intimate 12-seater restaurant is said … Read more
After a long and tiring work week, all we look forward to is the weekend. Oh, the joy of waking up late, staying in bed and binge-watching our favourite shows – now that sums up the perfect Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, weekends are for satisfying our foodie cravings. And let’s be honest: when you are … Read more