Food

Discover winter’s best snacks with recipes from chefs across India, featuring treats like mirchi bajji, kadhi pakoras, and indulgent banoffee pie. These dishes promise warmth and flavour for every craving!

Meet Kolkata’s momo king, Rinchen — once forced to give away free momos when no one ordered, he now draws crowds from across the city eager to taste his creations. He was mocked for his accent, but his remarkable rise is filled with lessons for every aspiring entrepreneur.

This winter, explore the diverse world of Indian chai beyond the classic ‘adrak wali chai’. From Kerala’s sweet-sour Sulaimani to Bengal’s tangy Lebu Cha, each tea tells a story of culture, history, and warmth.

From mawa gujia to Tirunelveli’s ukkarai, these traditional Diwali recipes once filled Indian homes with the aroma of ghee, cardamom, and celebration. Here’s a look at five festive favourites worth reviving — complete with easy recipes to try this season.

Started in 1953, Elloras has lived on Dehradun’s Rajpur Road for so long it's become one with the landscape. It serves stick jaws, plum cakes, and more.

Old Fashioned Gourmet is a labour of love by a woman who dealt with adversity at a young age. This legacy is now being furthered by her daughter.

A century-old tea stall in Serampore, West Bengal, runs entirely on trust. With no paid staff, this humble stall is kept alive by a group of locals who serve tea out of love.

Chef Radhika Khandelwal’s dishes tell a story of roots, resilience, and reinvention. At Delhi’s Trouble Trouble at Fig & Maple, wild indigenous produce meets contemporary imagination.

Near Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s a farm-to-table dining experience you mustn’t miss. Palaash uses the open-fire techniques of cooking to bring a modern twist to desi classics.

Started with just Rs 15000 in Odisha, Dahibara Express now pulls in Rs 1.8 crore, with 12 outlets across India and international expansion underway. Read how authenticity, flavour & franchise model fuelled its journey