If you’ve ever walked into an Indian kitchen and seen five different spatulas hanging on the wall, you might have …
Why Indian Non-Veg Dishes Have Specific Vegetables (And It’s Not What You Think)
If you’ve ever wondered why there are potatoes in Kolkata biryani, or why your grandmother insists on adding drumstick to …
Makar Sankranti on a Plate: How India Celebrates the Harvest Through Food
There’s something beautiful about a festival that’s celebrated with food first, rituals second. Makar Sankranti is exactly that—a day when …
New Year Party Menu Ideas for a Perfect Celebration
Hema SubramanianUpdated on Leave a Comment on New Year Party Menu Ideas for a Perfect Celebration10 min readPlanning a New Year party can feel overwhelming. What should you make? How much? Will vegetarian guests feel left out …
India’s Biryani Map: How Rice, Region, and Ritual Shape the Nation’s Most Celebrated Dish
Walk into any Indian celebration—a wedding in Hyderabad, an Eid feast in Lucknow, a birthday party in Kolkata, a Sunday …
Christmas Recipes of India by Region
Christmas in India tastes different everywhere you go. Sure, we all agree on the basics: the dense plum cakes wrapped …
Healthy Indian Kids Birthday Party Menu: Complete Recipe Guide
Planning a healthy yet fun birthday party for kids doesn’t mean compromising on taste or excitement. This comprehensive menu features …
South Indian Chicken Recipes: The Complete Guide to Authentic Flavors From Hema Subramanian
South Indian cuisine is a celebration of bold spices, aromatic curry leaves, and complex layering of flavors that transforms simple …
Indian Comfort Food Abroad: Street Food, Rasam & Chai Hacks
Ask any Indian abroad what they miss most — and it’s usually street-side chaat, Amma’s rasam, or a hot cutting …
Crispy Delights: 7 Vada Recipes Every South Indian Snack Lover Must Try
Some snacks just have a chokehold on your memory. For me, it’s vada. Hot, crispy, and served with a generous …