Tea is the elixir of life – Lao Tzu
The ancient Chinese philosopher brewed the philosophy of Taoism the way we try to brew the perfect cup of tea. So, what can be so extraordinary about the most mundane of activities – drinking chai?
Find out as you make this must-do...
Mumbai: My foodie affair with Chinese cuisine goes a long way back. As my initial schooling years were spent in Kolkata (Calcutta of yore), I was introduced to Chinese fare by virtue of occasional visits to eating joints like Peiping and Chung Wah (they no longer exist). Hence, it was...
Holi – that wonderful festival that conjures up images of rang, bhaang, gulal, abeer, and water pichkaris. It also reminds one of the childhood days, the complete abandonment with which kids play Holi and their oblivion to any notions of health or environment, as may be the case.
In India,...
During our recent visit to Welcome Heritage’s Bal Samand Lake Palace in Jodhpur, I had the good opportunity to dine at their hugely popular open-air restaurant Kebab Korner. The lawn area where chipmunks, peacocks and other creatures frequent during daytime gets converted into a cosy, romantic candle-lit restaurant by...
“Chai aur baarish are soulmates” - thus goes the tagline for the new launch of the signature tea set by Kettlery and Vicky Ratnani. What better season to launch it than the monsoon? And what better season to try their new teas than now - to perch on the...
Chef Manish Kusumwal, the Corporate Chef at Keys Hotels, shares special Onam recipes with India Beckons readers.
Malayalis around the world are celebrating Onam as it is a harvest festival, one of three major annual Hindu celebrations along with Vishu and Thiruvathira, and it is observed with numerous festivities. The...
Being big thali food freaks, we decided to visit Maharaja Bhog in Goregaon. At all its five outlets (in Goregaon, Malad, Juhu, and Lower Parel), Maharaja Bhog’s thali is a sell-out for the unlimited, healthy, and hygienic platter that it puts forth and it is my favorite thali place...
Here's a recipe for all you gastronomes who like everything cooked in their own kitchens. Once you make this pickle at home, you certainly would not want to buy pickles from the market.
This is a very easy recipe - but time consuming, as all pickles are. So you could...
Padharo Mhare Des! This literally translates to ‘please come to our country’. With a tagline that is so warm and convivial and a welcome that is even more warm-hearted, Panchavati Gaurav offers so much more than one of the best thalis in the country!
Being a vegetarian and a big...
Vanilla Bundt cake with coconut filling, topped with chocolate ganache
Ingredients for the vanilla cake
290 gms flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
110 grams butter
2 tablespoons castor sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tin sweetened condensed milk
80 ml milk
1/2 tbsp vinegar
150 ml soda
Making the vanilla batter: Add salt, baking powder and baking...
The 21-day lockdown has made us do our own chores. The lack of domestic help has made us cook and clean. The limited availability of groceries has made us think if home-cooked meals are beyond - chawal, roti, sabzi every day. Worry not. We bring you five delicious yet...
It is the month of Shravan and the atmosphere is resplendent with devotees thronging temples, offering obeisance to their favourite Lord Shiva, also known to be quick to grant wishes or bholenath. Men and women offer water, milk, honey, bhasm, fruits, dhatura, flowers and garlands to the shiva lingam...
Do you ever find yourself rummaging for a certain ingredient that your recipe requires, but to no avail? More often than not, we tend to miss out on ingredients that seem to make a difference to the entire dish but always double-check the recipe if you can find an...
To make your Christmas and holiday season celebrations cheerful, Chef Ranveer Brar shares recipes for decadent treats and mouthwatering desserts using Hershey India syrups and spreads.
Chocolate Fruit Cake with Hershey's cocoa powder
Prep time: 30 minutes + three hours soaking
Baking time: 45 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For soaking:
¾ cup dry fruits and nuts...
Mashed potatoes are simple yet an exquisite addition to dinner for meeting all your carbohydrate needs. They make a decent dinner idea when you don't feel like indulging in elaborate cooking and want a quick and light meal.
I often make a complete meal out of it when I am...
