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Pickles and chutneys are integral to Indian culinary tradition. The recipes may vary but pickles remain the source of adding in the sour/tangy-spicy element to food. In some parts of India, as in Punjab, boiled seasonal vegetables are sometimes tossed in oil tempered with spices and flavours. Down South, a paste of curry leaves with […]
A healthy breakfast isn’t only beneficial to your body and helps mental health, but it also makes the perfect way to kick start an active day. Now, we all want that healthy, outgoing, energetic personalities ready to face the day head-on. And according to studies, a healthy breakfast is the key to not being a […]
Indians can’t imagine a function, might it be marriage or office celebrations without the fluffy, soft, white matter, called Cottage Cheese or Paneer. But, how expensive can this paneer be? Turns out, a lot. Made from Donkey’s milk, Serbian cheese costs around Rs 70,000 for 1 Kg of cheese. This paneer is fluffy and delicious […]
With Manchurian Frankie and Pan-Puri Pizza among many others, food experimentation trends are ongoing like crazy. In one such endeavor, a man in Bhavnagar took it one step ahead altogether by creating a weird heart sandwich made from cheese, jam and ice-cream. For passionate foodies, this would be the time to avert their eyes, before […]
“May your coffee kick in before reality does. ” speaks for a delicious hot cup of coffee that helps you focus on work, while “Love is in the air and it smells like coffee” demonstrates people’s love for this bitter iced drink. Might it be a refreshment or a necessity to give you a daily […]
A healthy diet and a regulated lifestyle are the key to keeping away from obesity, heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and certain cancers. However, the “freshness” quotient of the food must not be discounted for. Some reports even suggest a link between ultra-processed foods, food consumed after its expiry date and chronic illnesses, including a […]
Stress Busters are not limited to doing things that take your mind off the preoccupation. It also extends to food. Certain foods are known to come fortified with chemicals that foster the “happy hormones” while lowering the levels of depression and anxiety triggering hormones. Remember, these are all physiological workings, and monitoring the food intake […]
Ahmedabad is known for its rich and varied food culture, where people are willing to explore different cuisines and styles of preparation. People in this city welcome new experiences, at least as far as food is concerned. This is the reason why one can not only find traditional Gujarati food places, but also a mix […]
Juicy, succulent cubes… a little charred and overdone. Flavorful and spicy, the ubiquitous Chicken Tikka Masala goes back a long way. Debating on its origins is like uncorking a regional debate. Tagged under North Indian cuisine, chicken tikka, as we know it now, evolved in India after desi spices gave a whole new lease of […]
Food is known to trigger metabolism, which in turn, is the breaking down of nutrients into its component chemicals and nutrients. While nutrients are essential to regular physiological working, it is the chemicals that maintain the electrolyte balance, which is key to hormonal functioning. Research has established the role of hormones as the key to […]
The dense fog dancing above a boiling cauldron hits the nose. Soaking its way into the nasal passage, it satiates that carb craving. What’s seething below is a thick full-bodied potent serum of sorts and embedded within are the pasta shapes of preference. Cloudy at times, glistening for sure and laden with minerals, the starchy […]
Health is wealth. And this post-pandemic milieu will, no doubt, vouch for it. Nothing beats a healthy immune system and to raise awareness about this precise surmise, “World Nutrition Day” is marked by medics on May 28. The intent of participating institutions (Spanish Federation of Societies of Nutrition, Food and Dietetics (FESNAD) leads from the […]
The Chicken Sandwich is a light-filled dish that originated in Europe. However, the Indians eat the chicken sandwich with great pleasure. Every country in the world has its version of the chicken sandwich. Recently, our favourite non-vegetarian dish has come into the political limelight in Gujarat. Thus, Team VOI brings recipes of the winner of […]
Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation and used to be part of the erstwhile Soviet Republic. The Uzbek’s culinary repertoire is vast. Food being an intrinsic part of any nation’s culture, in Uzbekistan, the recipes are a delicious blend of Eastern styles of cooking with South Asian herbs and spices, all put together in the […]
India’s favorite fast-food chain, McDonald’s, has announced on Thursday that it would now display Allergen & Nutritional Information. It would be available on the entire menu and the McDonald’s App (South and West regions). The company believes that this change will enable its customers to make the best possible food decisions. According to a statement […]
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation against top food delivery platforms, Zomato and Swiggy. CCI ordered the probe over the illegal and unfair business practices regarding their dealings with restaurant partners. The Director-General of CCI will investigate the issue within 60 days. In July 2021, the National Restaurant Association of India […]
Ever feel like wearing a Sombrero and gorging on a taco on the beach? Or craving something that isn’t Italian, Indian or Chinese? “Mexicano By The Bay” is the new address in Amdavaad for vegetarian Mexican delicacies. This resto-cafe at riverfront house promises to leave you asking for more. The ambience, menu and feel have […]
Aruna Raghuram Jars of pickle have few takers these days. Palates have gone exotic. Meals consist of hummus and toasted pita bread. Or, Mexican rice and guacamole. Or, Thai green curry and noodles. The humble pickle is fading from family memory. Let’s jog the collective memory with some pickle tidbits. The art and science of […]
The twin impact of the pandemic and heightened awareness of climate change in the past couple of years has led to several new and renewed food trends. It remains to be seen how many of these will become enduring trends, and how many are just fads that will wither away. Here are a few trends […]
In this column, I often fulminate against recipes. I believe that recipes have as much of a charm as a doctor’s prescription, minus the bad handwriting. Recipes instruct you to add one teaspoon of this, and two cups of that, and fry this for five minutes, and voila you have an exact replica of what […]
