Are there any crops in the world quite as important as rice? It’s estimated that this tiny, deceptively simple grain serves as a staple source of energy for more than half the globe’s population. Few foods can be said to fuel humanity on quite the same scale as this humble plant. Nowhere is this more…
Category: Indian Dishes
Keeping It Plant-Based, Bengali Style: 14 Must-Try Bengali Vegetarian Dishes
You don’t have to look far on a Bengali menu for mouth-watering, traditional vegetarian fare. Although the Ganges Delta from which the cuisine originates is rightly famed for its freshwater fish dishes, there are also a whole host of plant-based options available. The fertile river plains that have given rise to Bengali cuisine have also…
Kickstart Your Morning Bengali Style: 11 Bengali Breakfast Ideas for You to Try
Bengali cooking has a long, rich, and vibrant history, leading to a cuisine that stands today as a pinnacle of Indian culinary excellence. On the international stage, Bengali dishes are known for their depth, variety and spice. Bengali breakfasts are no exception, with a broad and nutritious spread of options for you to reinvigorate your…
A Brief Introduction to Bengali Cuisine: 14 Dishes You Have to Try
Deep, rich, spicy, and world-renowned – Bengali cooking has travelled a long way from its birthplace within the Ganges delta and now holds its own as a prized international cuisine. The variety and complexity of dishes that make up this broad tradition have evolved out of an equally varied and complex history. Today, we’re going…
A Beginner’s Guide to Chaat
Chaat plays a central part in India’s bustling culinary life, and you’ll find lip-smacking variations of it on every street corner the length and breadth of the nation. So what is it exactly? Difficult to define but impossible to forget, chaat essentially refers to a range of savoury snacks and morsels that you can grab…
14 Indian Breakfast Ideas to Supercharge Your Day
Indian Food for Breakfast? British Indian cuisine isn’t necessarily the first thing you think of when you rise from your bed – sauce laden curries, fiery chillies, huge portions of rice and buttery naans. Delicious, but not always the sort of thing you reach for as soon as the alarm clock sounds. However, Indian cooking…
8 Popular Indian Chutneys & Pickles
For many, a trip to an Indian restaurant or takeaway just isn’t the same without tucking into crisp poppadoms slathered in chutneys and pickles. But far too often, the same selection is served up again and again. Chutneys and pickles (achaar) are condiments found in every kitchen across India, and every single region has their…
13 of the Best Indian Desserts to Try at Home
In the UK, it’s all too common to enjoy a delicious starter and main at an Indian restaurant, only to reach for the dessert menu and be disappointed by a selection of generic, pre-made puds. This has led many to believe that India simply doesn’t have a good dessert culture – which couldn’t be further…
12 of India’s Most Delectable Street Foods
When you visit India, you’re rarely more than a couple of streets away from some incredible street food. Whether it’s chole bhature in Delhi, kathi rolls in Kolkata or vada pao in Mumbai – the variety available across India’s 29 states is truly dazzling. Virtually all of the dishes have one thing in common, however:…
8 Best Dal Recipes To Try at Home
Every country has its favourite comfort food, and India is no exception. Dal, a dish made from split lentils or pulses, is incredibly popular across the subcontinent, and every region has a unique way of flavouring and serving it. Dal is commonly enjoyed as a side for lunch and dinner, pairing well with meat, chicken…