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Butter chicken idlis outrage netizens as bizarre fusion dish combining idli and butter chicken goes viral
A butter chicken-stuffed idli introduced by food delivery startup Swish has sparked a debate on social media, with many users criticising the fusion dish while others have defended it. The creation went viral after a user shared it on X, prompting jokes about the unusual combination and comparisons with other stuffed foods.
Delhi government announces Rs 1,370 DBT for MCD school students to buy uniforms, bags
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that Rs 1,370 has been transferred directly to students' bank accounts. This initiative aims to assist with purchasing uniforms, shoes, and school bags. The direct benefit transfer system promotes transparency and ensures eligible children receive their entitled funds. Gupta also highlighted a mobile science learning initiative equipped with laptops for students.
Oat cookies, sambar rice on menu as MCD schools revamp mid-day meals
New Delhi's Municipal Corporation is set to enhance mid-day meals for children in its schools. Starting in November, new vendors will introduce diverse and appealing meal options like oat cookies and fruit. The menu will retain popular dishes, with additional variations to encourage healthier eating habits. Nutritional standards, requiring specific calorie and protein intake, will be maintained by regulated food checks.
Bloating after breakfast? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 7 easy morning meals for a happier gut
A nutritious breakfast is key to managing bloating and maintaining energy throughout the day. According to Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gut doctor, there are 7 breakfast options ideal for those prone to bloating. These include oats topped with chia seeds and blueberries, eggs paired with sourdough, and a simple dosa. Additionally, he suggests lactose-free Greek yogurt with strawberries and oatmeal mixed with banana and walnuts.
Bengaluru man used to make tiffin for his daughters. Years later, he became a MasterChef India finalist. How a father’s love for cooking set off a remarkable journey
Growing up in a gender-neutral household, Bengaluru man Harish Closepet learned the art of cooking as a shared family responsibility. When his daughters were born, he began crafting their lunchboxes with imaginative and appealing meals, transforming traditional recipes to delight their taste buds. His creativity captured attention after a video of his lunchbox creation went viral, paving the way for his audition on MasterChef India 2023.
Monkey kicks and kills elderly woman outside home in Karnataka; incident captured on CCTV
A 91-year-old woman tragically passed away in Karnataka following an attack by a monkey. In a separate incident, a woman in Vijayawada died after falling into boiling sambar during a Ganesh Chaturthi annadanam programme. Authorities are conducting thorough investigations to determine the circumstances leading to these unfortunate accidents.
ITC expects Aashirvaad brand to double consumer spends to Rs 20,000 crore in 5 years
ITC's Aashirvaad brand expects consumer spending to double to twenty thousand crore rupees. This growth will occur over the next five years as the brand expands. The company is strengthening its core atta business and entering new food categories. These adjacencies include ready-to-cook foods and frozen snacks for wider appeal. Aashirvaad aims to address consumer needs through innovation and differentiation.
Junk out, khichdi in: ‘Healthy’ food made mandatory in Maharashtra govt offices
Maharashtra government mandates healthier food in all state canteens and official events. The directive promotes millet khichdi and sprouts curry while reducing processed items. Guidelines from ICMR-NIN and FSSAI will shape the new healthy menu options. This initiative aims to boost health awareness and reduce non-communicable diseases. Government departments must now include healthy menu provisions in catering contracts.
‘Your gut will unfollow you’: Gastro doctor issues warning against deep-fried idlis, shares 3 simple ways to make the South Indian staple healthier
A gastroenterologist advises against deep-fried idlis, highlighting their negative digestive impact. He suggests using whole black urad dal for enhanced nutritional value in idli batter. Incorporating fresh vegetables into the batter boosts micronutrient content and antioxidants. Serving idlis with vegetable-rich sambar offers complete protein and aids digestion. These doctor-approved twists maintain idlis' traditional health benefits for a happy gut.
'Dosa, Idli, Sambhar, Chutney': CSK vs RCB rivalry intensifies as Thala's team files complaint with BCCI over DJ's song choice. Full controversy explained
Dosa, Idli, Sambhar, Chutney song: The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) intensified after DJ played the song 'Dosa, Idli, Sambhar, Chutney'. The CSK has filed a complaint with the BCCI that the song was not in good taste and mocked the identity of Tamil Nadu. Earlier, RCB player Jitesh Sharma sang the same song ahead of a match that drew backlash from the CSK fans.
Goa's tourist dip: Is idli-sambar the culprit? BJP MLA Michael Lobo thinks so
BJP MLA Michael Lobo has linked the sale of idli-sambar at Goan beach shacks to a decline in international tourists. He emphasized that the tourism sector needs to address several issues, including the ongoing conflicts affecting Russian and Ukrainian visitors, to revitalize foreign tourist arrivals.
Dead mouse found in Ahmedabad eatery's sambar sparks outrage: Health officials respond
A customer found a dead mouse in sambar at an Ahmedabad eatery, sparking outrage on social media. This incident follows recent food safety concerns, including a human finger in ice cream and a dead mouse in Hershey’s syrup. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) issued a notice to the restaurant, highlighting severe health violations. Food safety officer Bhavin Joshi urged local businesses to maintain strict hygiene to prevent such incidents.
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Top 10 richest politicians of Phase 5
On Monday, 49 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories will vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, determining the fate of several prominent leaders. This phase includes seats in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Among the wealthy candidates are Anurag Sharma, Nilesh Bhagwan Sambare, and Piyush Goyal. This round covers the fewest seats in the seven-phase elections.
India's masoor imports to surge as restaurants look for alternatives to replace expensive arhar
As arhar dal prices rule between Rs 150-200/kg, restaurants and canteens have shifted to using masoor dal (red and yellow lentils) to replace arhar partially or fully to prepare dal and sambar. When eating dal or sambar at a restaurant, the chances are high that it is made either fully or partially using masoor dal instead of the traditional recipe of using arhar dal.
Divergent tales of two lizards where one ended up in amber and the other in a bowl of sambar
Both lizards received wildly different reactions to their discovery.
USFDA finds Salmonella bacteria in MDH sambar masala
Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses.
Dholes kill sambar at Sattari
The dholes (Asian-reddish brown forest dogs), on Wednesday killed a sambar after chasing it in the jungle of Ghotgache Pani, on the border of Sattari between Shiroli in Goa and Talekhol-Virdi of Maharashtra.
Six including poacher arrested, leopard skin seized
Six persons, including a poacher, were arrested and a leopard skin and horns of nine sambars seized from them near Similipal wildlife sanctuary in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district today.
Sambar battles tigers, crocodiles for 24 hours
It was a reality show that depicted jungle life at its most thrilling. On Friday, tourists and wildlife students witnessed a sambar being hunted by two tigers at the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve near Nagpur.
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