Ponga in Tamil means to ‘boil over.’ One of the most popular harvest festivals celebrated in South India, ‘Pongal’ derives its name from this very tradition of cooking the newly harvested rice until it overflows from an earthen pot.
Apart from the usual suspects such as palak, methi and chaulai, few people know about the rich culinary repertoire of local and seasonal edible greens that grow across India.
These 14 unusual spices from the heart of India will add some complexity to your cooking. And yes, even though they might take a bit of work to find and get used to, your taste buds are sure to thank you for bringing something new to the table!
Every country has a unique identity of its own; one that it passes on its people. In this article, TripHobo lists ten things that are synonymous with India and all Indians.
Are you a foodie? Well, some believe that Indian food makes a foodie out of anyone. And if you are a foodie who loves to travel, you can have a blast here. Because all of our famous tourist destinations are backed by at least one special dish which we MUST try out when visiting. With this beautifully animated video, explore the 'Delhicious' food map of India.