food history

Looking for the best places in Kolkata for Bengali sweets? From amazing rosogollas to traditional sandesh, these iconic heritage eateries will satisfy all your sweet cravings.

In 1963, Minakshi Jhaveri started Swati Snacks to sell snacks like bhel puri. Today, the eatery has scaled up to multiple outlets in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Here's the story behind the iconic eatery.

The Swadhin Bharat Hindu Hotel in Kolkata, started by Mangobindo Panda, is a century-old pice hotel where Indian freedom fighters like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose would enjoy Bengali delicacies.

In India, the festival of Holi and gujiyas [sweet dumplings] have gone hand in hand for ages. But some theories suggest that this Indian delicacy may have a Turkish connection. Learn more!

What started as a seasonal business by Haryana farmer Kirorimal Mohanlal eventually evolved into an iconic kulfi brand in Old Delhi — Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi.

Ratna Café was established in 1948 by Jaggilal Gupta, a former resident of Mathura who moved to Chennai. Steeped in nostalgia, the franchise is known for its sambar that is drunk by the litre.

Whether it’s decadent desserts, rich curries, or lipsmacking snacks, it’s no secret that India has given the world some of its most iconic foods. We picked 10 historic favourites and the fascinating stories of how they came to be.

The science of the tandoor came about during the Indus Valley Civilisation, but was brought to popularity by Shri Kundan Lal Gujral, the founder of Moti Mahal. We map its expedition across history.

From North India’s jalebi to the Bengali Jilapi and more, the jalebi is historic, versatile, and downright delicious. Watch this video to learn its intriguing history.

Dodha burfi, one of the most popular sweets in the country, was the result of an experiment by Punjabi wrestler Harbans Vig in the 1900s.