Food

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Kolkata's College Street, what started as a hideout for freedom fighters is now a popular place of adda where the delicious 'dam sherbet' is served.

Powdered or whole, fenugreek has spiced up the Indian palate since ages. But soaked in water, it also combats weight issues and promotes health. Here’s how.

Not just healthy but absolutely delicious, traditional leafy greens are the stars of this 'Saag' Map of India. Check out the many benefits of 10 varieties you need to bring back into your kitchen.

Did you know that soluble fibre in 'Bhindi' helps stabilise sugar levels? Here are five other benefits that research shows Okra has

Traditional Indian recipes made from millets like bajra roti, millet upma and millet dosa are excellent choices for managing diabetes. According to scientific studies, they are a great way to reduce blood sugar levels.

Triphala has been used as a decades-old home remedy for chronic constipation, a common health issue for many urban Indians. But does it work? Here's what scientific research says.

Indian pakoras go by many names across different states — tele bhajas, begunis or vengayam pakoras, but they are an emotion wrapped in layers of spiced besan and fried till golden brown.

An expert in gut microbiome, Professor Balamurugan Ramadass's research has revealed that Odisha's Pakhala (fermented rice, also known as Panta Bhat) contains a molecule known to improve gut health, boost immunity and treat malnutrition.

Fairer Foods, a Chandigarh-based venture started by Cambridge University Law degree holder Meher Kairon, supplies freshly-harvested spices that are free of all additives. They claim their spices contain no food coloring, preservatives, fillers or anticaking agents.

Nayana Anand from Karnataka makes banana flour and prepares dishes such as chapatis, cutlets, cookies, and dry gulab jamuns, alongside helping farmers in the state prevent large amounts of wastage of their harvest.