KASHMIRI DISHES
Sonia Gandhi revisits Diwali memories, recalls family traditions with Priyanka
Sonia Gandhi reflected on her childhood Diwali celebrations in a recent video with her daughter Priyanka. They shared memories of family traditions that included diyas and visiting markets for firecrackers. Sonia spoke about the festive food, particularly Kashmiri dishes, which remain part of their celebrations. The conversation highlighted how the festival has historically involved friends and family from various communities visiting their home.
Navratri fasting food goes gourmet as restaurants see demand
Restaurants are stepping into a meal occasion traditionally associated with home kitchens to keep guests observing dietary restrictions at the table. The appetite for outsourcing fasting food is already evident: during September 2025's Navratri, Swiggy delivered more than 100,000 vrat thalis, 99,200 plates of sabudana khichdi and 70,000 orders of sabudana vada, according to its annual food trends report.
Celebrating Sports with Asiad Biryani and Olympic Drinks
Kerala’s Asiad biryani, Wimbledon’s strawberries and cream and the Olympics’ viral chocolate treats show how sports can inspire distinctive food traditions. While athletes usually rely on carefully planned, functional diets, certain foods and drinks have become linked to major sporting events. The tradition stretches from the 1982 Asian Games’ elaborate catering to Helsinki’s Olympic drink legacy, showing how sporting events can leave a lasting mark on food culture.
The last Wazwan cooks? Kashmir's wedding feast faces a generational shift
As autumn arrives in Kashmir, traditional chefs prepare the multi-course Wazwan for weddings. Ghulam Nabi Baba, a Wazwan chef, has nearly sixty years of experience cooking. The number of dishes served at weddings reflects a family's wealth, with an average of 200 kilograms of mutton being used. While the culinary tradition continues, younger generations are opting for restaurant work instead of wedding catering.
How India’s princely states promoted fusion cooking
There are several varieties of gulab jamuns. Extra-fried, baked, stuffed, soaked in coffee and even alcohol, or deconstructed into a trifle or tiramisu.
R Madhavan sneaks into Kolhapur just for a fiery dish that leaves him salivating: ‘You can feel stinging around your lips...'
R Madhavan recently revealed his love for Kolhapuri Misal Pav, especially the fierykatthat he says cannot be replicated outside Kolhapur. Speaking to Yum Yum Kitchen on Instagram, the actor said he sneaks into the city just to eat it. The article also shares a homemade version featuring sprouts, roasted spices, tangy tamarind, chilli and crunchy farsan served with pav.
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Chef Kunal Kapur gives boring paneer a new twist with this healthy, low-calorie paneer lababdar recipe for weight loss
Chef Kunal Kapur has unveiled a lighter, healthier take on the beloved paneer lababdar, perfect for health-conscious Indian households. This protein-rich dish, featuring paneer and antioxidant-packed tomatoes, is presented as an ideal low-calorie option for weight loss dinners and balanced meals. The recipe, shared on Instagram, promises a delicious yet nutritious addition to your culinary repertoire.
Kashmiri Millet Pulao Recipe: How to make this fibre-rich, vitamin-packed dish with simple ingredients, India’s food regulator shares steps
Kashmiri Millet Pulao Recipe: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India introduces Kashmiri Millet Pulao. This dish offers a nutritious twist on a classic, using ancient grains instead of refined rice. It is packed with flavor from aromatic spices, nuts, and dried fruits. FSSAI encourages everyone to try this simple yet delicious recipe for a healthier meal option.
IRCTC to serve Kashmiri vegetarian cuisine on Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train
The IRCTC will introduce Kashmiri vegetarian cuisine on the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train starting in the second week of July. Passengers can enjoy local dishes like ambal kaddu, babru, paneer chaman, and Kashmiri dum aloo. This initiative aims to promote regional flavors on premier trains, with similar plans underway for other routes like Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani and Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat.
Dhamaka: NYC’s culinary gateway to India’s hidden regional delicacies
Dhamaka, located in NYC’s Essex Market, offers a unique dive into India's diverse culinary landscape, specializing in less commonly found regional dishes. From spicy Meghalaya specialties like gurda kapoora and Naga pork to Rajasthani shikaar and Kashmiri gosht champ, chef-partner Chintan Pandya and restaurateur Roni Mazumdar present a feast of rare flavors. The menu also features beloved street foods and a sweet finale with Odisha’s Chhena poda, making Dhamaka a standout destination for adventurous eaters.
G20 Summit: World leaders to savor abundance of traditional vegetarian delights
World leaders attending the G20 summit in India will be treated to an extravagant all-vegetarian menu, inspired by the "sharad ritu" or season of abundance. The menu, curated by ITC Hotels, features dishes that highlight diverse ingredients from across India during the autumn season. Lunch options include tandoori aloo and paneer tilwala, while dinner will feature millet leaf crisps and a jackfruit galette. The menu reflects the summit's theme of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is a family) and aims to showcase India's diverse culinary traditions.
Why young chefs, mostly women, are creating hyperlocal, highly individualistic dishes
A new generation of Indian chefs is creating a gastronomic movement focused on local ingredients and sustainability, moving away from imported ingredients such as truffles and chocolate. The movement is characterised by feminine leadership and storytelling, producing dishes with no traditional antecedents that rely on fermentation and foraged ingredients. These chefs, including Niyati Rao and Vanika Choudhary, are creating highly individualistic dishes but face questions on a lack of profitability. However, their exposure to audiences through catering and small dinners, as well as their stories and personal journeys, may prove popular enough to make these restaurants commercially viable.
Lockdown menu: Age-old culinary ‘jugad’ dishes to see you through difficult times
Wastage is a luxury for the affluent and the good times. It is about time we look back to our hundreds of already existing 'jugads' for crisis food.
Soon India will become largest country where every household has TV set: Prakash Javadekar
The minister gave credit for the spread of TV across the country to the introduction of cable TV.
What's on the menu at PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony? Kebabs, 'kormas' and 'Dal Raisina'
The dal, which will be served tonight, has reportedly been in process since Tuesday.
2019’s biggest food trend may see chefs bringing their own culinary cultures to restaurant kitchens
'Maa ke haath ka khana' will go from homes into restaurants.
David Cameron orders Indian spicy food for 'last supper' as UK PM
Kennington Tandoori in central London tweeted last evening that it had delivered the soon-to-be-former-prime-minister's "last supper".
Vegetarian diet no trouble for PM Narendra Modi abroad
For PM Modi, a strict vegetarian, it has been rather smooth during his several foreign trips since May 2014 even in countries where veg food is otherwise a tough choice.
Narendra Modi's favourite dish among other delicacies at Nawaz Sharif's home
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's favourite dish 'Saag' was among other vegetarian delicacies prepared for him during a lunch-cum-dinner at Jati Umrah residence of his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif.
Gujrati corn dhokla, Kashmiri Kahwa at dinner hosted by PM Narendra Modi for top CEOs
Chef Vikas Khanna served up a five- course meal for over 50 CEOs, presenting 26 dishes based on 26 festivals of India.
Dhokla gets a Michelin makeover for PM Modi's dinner with CEOs in US
The meal he's hosting for CEOs of Fortune 500 companies at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on September 24 is no different.
Well-heeled migrants add regional flavour to Bengaluru's restaurant business
Regional cuisine is thriving in Bengaluru mostly because of social media, with foodies encouraging friends to try treats beyond Punjabi, Mughlai and Bengali dishes.
Travel to Nagaland this monsoon, feast on its unique cuisine
Much like a treasure box, Indian cuisine is set to surprise the traveller in you, again and again...
Poke Me: The BJP has managed to make Kashmiris nervous about their future
For starters, PM Modi can apply a fresh coat of paint to the flood-ravaged high court building in Srinagar. The Valley needs the healing touch.
Haak Ke Saag, kebabs at President Pranab Mukherjee's dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin
The starters included Badam Shorba which is a soup made of almond, besides dishes of Mushroom, cottage cheese and vegetable cooked in Onion seeds.
Food trail across India: Sugar, spice and all things nice
It’s festival time and this means celebrations, parties and a whole lot of good food. What better time to delve into India’s varied cuisines than now!
Barack Obama to taste Himalayan delicacies prepared by Indian-origin chef Vikas Khanna
Barack Obama will partake the Himalayan delicacies at a fund-raiser event at the Rubin Museum of Art, with the food prepared by Indian-origin chef Vikas Khanna.
Airlines bank on food to woo Indian passengers
The British Airways flight to London used to be the least preferred by Jain passengers because of the absence of Jain food on board.
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