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How To Make Easy Mutton Tikka Masala

If you plan on serving mutton tikka masala, you must first bear in mind that a dish this flavourful will always be the highlight of your dinner table. Chapatis, naans and jeera rice make for the perfect accompaniment because these dishes will not overshadow the mutton tikka.

Yogurt: The marinade essential

When it comes to the conjugation of meat and marinades, there is hardly a precursor, so to say, in the culinary scheme of things. Whether it is a few chicken thighs to be thrown on the grill, or a hunk of meat to be barbequed on a hickory altar, or […]

The Story of the Hilsa

The Ilish, also known as Hilsa, is a popular food amongst the people of South Asia and in the Middle East, and especially with Bengalis. It is the national fish of Bangladesh. Bengali fish curry is a popular dish made with mustard oil or seed. It is also popular in […]

Food Seasoning: A Peppery Tale

Yesterday, we took a look at the history and origins of salt, and today, as promised, is pepper’s turn. Unlike salt, which can be found or made practically anywhere in the world, black pepper is indigenous only to the great and spicy state of Kerala,. References to pepper appear in […]

Malayali Marvels – A Boon From The Backwaters

One of the most unique and beloved styles of Indian Cuisine is the one served up by the Malayalis. Every foodie loves the fabulous food coming out of the coconut lined coast of Kerala. The cuisine of Kerala is linked to its history, geography, demography and culture. It offers a […]

Chicken – Who Ate It First?

Chicken is ubiquitous across the plates of almost all kinds of cuisines across the globe. Its beautiful tenderness is appreciated in a myriad of ways. Its white goodness serves almost every kind of non-vegetarian palate. Looking at the culinary popularity of chicken today, it may come as a surprise to […]

CHOP TILL YOU DROP!

Aaaah…lamb. Such a delectable taste for so humble a creature. Lamb is a very versatile meat and it’s succulent excellence can be indulged in a variety of different ways. In the 17th Century,  Steakhouses in London started cooking different sections of meat and the incredible idea of cooking different cuts […]