Turmeric - Different Truths

March 29, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Food

Scrumptious Namkeen, Anyone?

Ruchira tells us about various namkeens, from different parts of India, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Indians are probably the most notorious foodies in the world....

February 16, 2018
Shameena Abdurahiman
Fashion

India has over Eighty Ways of Draping a Sari

There are more than 80 recorded ways to wear a sari. The most common style is for the sari to be wrapped around the waist, with the loose end...

December 15, 2017
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food, Relationship & Lifestyle

Of Wedding Anniversary and Two Yummy Bengali Style Fish Recipes

Sarika tells us about her 13th wedding anniversary, the loving care of her husband, who makes it grand every year and two fish recipes that her man loves. Read more...

November 24, 2017
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food, History & Culture

Of Udaipur, Padmavati Controversy and Yummy Laal Maans, a Rajasthani Dish

Sarika takes us through enchanting Udaipur, its palaces, and forts, the many tales of valour, the controversy surrounding a film, Padmavati. She shares a yummy Rajasthani cuisine, Laal Maans,...

October 6, 2017
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Of Durga Puja, Wedding and Yummy Radhaballabhi

Radhaballabhi makes Sarika nostalgic. She recalls foodie Bengalis enjoy these and other eatables during Durga Puja. Interestingly, it brings back memories of her wedding. Read more, including its recipe,...

September 1, 2017
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Bengali Cuisine: Stuffed Teasel Gourd Fritters, Delicious Accompaniment with Dal-Bhat

Sarika shares a delicious dish from Bengali cuisine, stuffed teasel gourd (Kakrol) fritters that are a hit with dal-bhat (lentil and rice), in the weekly column, exclusively in Different...

May 6, 2017
Parna Mukherjee
Food, Health

A Love Affair with Hot Okra – II

Continuing with her love for Okra, London-based Parna, a nutritionist and fitness expert, shares with us her version of Dhainrosher Jhaal from Bengal, which she calls Baked Mustard Okra....

February 3, 2017
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Mughlai Mutton Curry: A Rich, Finger- licking Soul Food!

Sarika says that she was not cooking properly for some time, as she had so many things on my plate. Two weeks back, Memo, her son, asked her to prepare...

January 14, 2017
Marco North
Multiculturalism, People, Place

Indian Spice in Moscow: Love and Time

Jeeva opened his first spice market in Moscow over fourteen years ago, when he was a student importing bags of curry and turmeric in his luggage. The spices he imported...

January 13, 2016
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Shepherds Pie: One pot Meal

Sarika shares her version of the wholesome Shepherd’s Pie. Traditionally cooked with minced mutton, she changed it to minced chicken. Here’s an Indian version of the English and Irish cuisine. Shepherd’s...

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