Watercress is now available in India. It is part of the nasturtium family and has a mild peppery flavour that is delicious. It is most...

Thai cuisine draws influences from all of its neighbours. Thailand was at the crossroads of trade, so traders settled nationwide,...

Chutneys are an Indian concept that has existed for centuries. They were used to preserve fruit and vegetables. The British carried them...

The origins of filo, also spelt as phyllo, are debated furiously. One theory suggests that it was invented in Greece during the Byzantine...

Green mangoes are commonly used in cuisines all over India. They are used as a sour agent, adding tartness to the dish. They are prized...

Ice cream is a favourite in Afghanistan during summer and helps the mountain folks cool down from the heat. Small shops called "shir...

The French forst entered Vietnam in the 17th century as missionaries. Later in 1887 they colonized Vietnam, cambodia and Laos and ruled...

Pasta with ham is a classic combination. It combines the saltiness of ham with the delicacy of pasta, and I crave it often. This dish...

Fritters are a common Indian snack. They are enjoyed primarily during teatime with a warm cup of sweet tea. There are numerous versions...

This decadent ice cream highlights summer with the Alphonso mangoes. Most importantly, it is absolutely delicious. There are several...

Green mangoes are common in Sri Lanka. They are used in curries, sambols, and other dishes, mainly for the sourness they impart to the...

Okra is a staple on the Indian table, and every community has several variations on how it is cooked. It is most commonly stir-fried, but...

Asparagus is a newer vegetable in India. Originally, it was native to the Eastern Mediterranean and parts of Asia. The Romans made it...

Purslane, known locally in Hyderabad as kulfa, is a favourite. It is a seasonal crop and floods the market during the summer months when...

The Green Goddess dressing was not named for its pretty green colour; instead, it was named after a play by the same name. During the...

Summer is about fresh tomatoes, and in Bangalore, we see some lovely cherry tomatoes grown on local farms. The local farmer's markets are...

Summer is all about tomatoes - bright, colourful, and juicy. Tomatoes come in hundreds of varieties and sizes. Here, I focused on the...

This is a derivative of the English dessert, the Eton Mess. It is composed of three ingredients: fruit, meringue, and cream....

A maseeyal is a traditional dish of mashed greens, spinach being the most common. This unique style is specific to Tamil Nadu and, more...

As a child, I learned to love sardines in boarding school. One of the treats we occasionally got was cans of sardines in oil. We would...