As the weather turns cooler, a familiar warmth spreads through many communities around the world. It’s the season for Diwali and the bustle as the planning for the festivities gets under way is ...

Quick and easy Indian dinners can be made with minimal ingredients. Whip up dishes like khichdi, aloo jeera, or tomato rice for satisfying meals that won’t take long. For even faster options, consider ...

There’s no better way to learn about a place than through its kitchens. That is especially true of South Asia, a region with complex, meandering cuisines that bear the imprints of a galaxy of ...

I think of this recipe, adapted from my book “Big Vegan Flavor” (Avery Books, 2024), as a spin on a North Indian chana masala with the addition of spinach and coconut milk and a South Indian-style ...

Aimee Levitt is a freelance writer in Chicago. Madhur Jaffrey initially became a cookbook author, she writes in the first line of An Invitation to Indian Cooking, “as a gradual maneuver in ...

Stone flower is a type of dried lichen that grows naturally on rocks and tree bark in moist regions. It is collected and dried before being used in spice blends and gravies across India. At first ...

The kitchen is often romanticised as a space of love and bonding, essential for the family. But in Indian kitchens, more often than not, women do more than men. From decision-making to the physical ...

In terms of home appliances such as microwave ovens, both LG and IFB are considered leading brands. If you are looking for an ...

Hidden calories from everyday Indian cooking, such as excessive ghee in 'tadka' and oil used liberally, are often the primary ...