Food

From baby mangoes in Kerala to bamboo shoots in Nagaland, these 5 recipes for homemade monsoon pickles from across the country blend tradition and flavour in every jar.

There’s something special about fruits that arrive with the rain. Tangy, juicy, and rooted in tradition, these seven monsoon fruits — from jamun to amla — bring back memories of carefree bites and purple-stained tongues. Here’s a guide to seasonal flavours you won’t want to miss this rainy season.

We love Chennai for its dosas, idlis and sambar. But why is no one talking about the sabha canteens, the Burma Market and the gilli biryani?

The increasing migratory population has also worked in favour of this venture as people are open to new experiences and willing to step out of their comfort zones.

Indulge in India’s monsoon flavours with delightful dishes like Kerala’s immunity-boosting Karkidaka Kanji, Karnataka’s savoury Pundi Gatti, Tamil Nadu’s crispy Egg Bonda, Arunachal Pradesh’s aromatic Paa Saa soup, and West Bengal’s comforting Khichuri with brinjal fry. Perfect companions for rainy days!

Long before fridges and fizzy drinks, Indian kitchens had a remedy for the summer heat — simple, cooling foods that nourished, refreshed, and healed from within.

At Chatti in New York, Chef Regi Mathew has created ‘touchings’ — bite-sized appetisers commonly seen across Kerala’s toddy shops, cocktails and authentic Kerala specialties.

On International Tea Day, read about a century-old tea stall in Sampoore, West Bengal, that runs entirely on trust. With no paid staff, this humble stall is kept alive by a group of locals who serve tea out of love.

A flavorful tradition, now protected! Discover the magic behind Rajasthan’s GI-tagged Sangri and why it’s more than just a dish.

As temperatures rise, India turns to its time-honoured culinary wisdom to stay cool. From the sweet tang of Panakam in the South to the chilled comfort of Odisha's Pakhala Bhata, explore traditional Indian dishes and drinks that offer relief from the heat and bring families together.