Makar Sankranti is around the corner, and it is that time of the year when festivity can be felt in the air. In Bengal, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Poush Shankarnati, and to ...

This bamboo rice cake from Assam is a festive indulgence as a wholesome blend of protein, carbohydrates, and essential nutrients. Traditionally cooked inside bamboo, this sticky rice cake carries a ...

Winters call for sinful indulgence. This is the time of the year when we keep our health consciousness at bay and give in to the delicacies around. And one such delicacy is the fresh jaggery that one ...

When it comes to winter snacks, it's hard to beat a good pitha. Sweet or savoury, no matter your preference, there's a pitha out there for everyone. And of course, the best place to buy these ...

Kakara Pitha is a traditional Odia deep-fried sweet dumpling, often made during festivals and special occasions. It is stuffed with a sweet coconut filling and flavoured with cardamom. It can be ...

India is a country of so many cultures and cuisines. Yet, there's always a touch of similarity. So we find South India's Idli replicated in Assam's Pitha. They look the same but taste so, so different ...

“In isolation I’ve leaned hard on the everyday Bangladeshi food my mother cooked when I was growing up,” says Sohla El-Waylly. “It makes me feel safe in a way grilled cheese or fried chicken just ...

1. Soak rice and urad dal separately in water for 6–8 hours. 2. Soak flattened rice in water for 5 minutes, if using. 3. Strain and grind dal until smooth. 4. Add strained flattened rice if using and ...