food history

Loaded with herbs and spices, these age-old 'pisi loons' from the mountains are not just super healthy, they are delicious enough to liven up any meal!

Beyond the interesting flavours and textures and its significance as a fasting food, Sabudana has a long winding history of saving millions of lives. Here's how.

With a deep commitment to preserving Rajasthan's food traditions, Dipali Khandelwal is documenting and sharing lost recipes, giving these flavours new life while connecting generations through food.

Dr Tarana Husain Khan was part of the team that compiled essays by food writers across South Asia in an attempt to highlight the 'Forgotten Foods' of India and how they shaped present-day culinary practices.

Discover the history behind Delhi’s love affair with chole bhature, from its origins during Partition to its status as an iconic comfort food.

Laxmishanker Pathak and his wife, Shanta Gaury, were pioneers of the food revolution that made Indian cuisine one of Britain's most popular cuisine.

Searching for the best kebabs in Delhi? Next time you’re visiting NCR, make sure to stop by these 8 iconic eateries that serve the most delicious kebabs.

The popular street food pav bhaji was invented during the American Civil War as a meal for struggling cotton mill workers.

Dubai’s Avatara restaurant made history as the world's first and only vegetarian Indian restaurant to receive a MICHELIN Star. Here are nine other Indian restaurants that have been honored with this prestigious award by the MICHELIN Guide.

A fan of no-fuss eateries that can cook up magic in a humble space within seconds, Chef Sanjyot Keer lists his most-frequented street food places in Mumbai while taking a walk down memory lane.