Food

Entrepreneur Sanandan Sudhir has built the On2Cook, a cooking device that combines the wonders of a microwave and cooking stove to help make the process faster. His innovation has now been valued at Rs 100 crore.

Jodhpur couple Rajnush and Vedika Agarwal have turned their ancestral land into an experiential farm named MharoKhet, where they not only grow several organic exotic vegetables, but also deliver the freshest produce within hours of harvest.

Here is the origin story of nolen gur, a kind of jaggery made from the sap of date palm tree and the star of many Bengali desserts, known for its woody, caramelly texture as well as its health benefits, especially during the winter.

Inspired by their school holidays in Kolkata, brothers Ani and Ayan Sanyal have opened the Kolkata Chai Co in New York City, with the aim to take authentic desi chai to a global level.

Jaipur sisters Swati and Sanyogita Rathore quit their jobs to turn their grandfather’s old home into a quaint, vintage cafe named O’Baque Jaipur, which offers a mix of modern dishes with hints of nostalgia.

Apart from adding taste and colour to our food, turmeric or haldi is also used widely for its medicinal properties. From boosting immunity to battling dandruff, it offers a plethora of benefits.

A T Basheer is among the few in Kerala who still make ‘panjara paalu mittayi’ or sugar candies. These delights are made on a traditional firewood stove and involve tedious processes and remarkable skill.

With proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, calcium, iron and Vitamin A, kala chana or black chickpeas is a storehouse of health benefits.

Himachal Pradesh resident Himanshu Sud quit his engineering job to open Himachali Rasoi in an attempt to revive the ancient dham, a cooking technique passed down from generations.

After closing their community kitchens where they served nutritious meals to more than 1,500 children daily, the Foodshaala Foundation began programs in schools across India, empowering students from low-income families to give up junk food and improve their diet.