What The Food

The Sweet Streets of Bikaner: The Halwai Culture of the Desert

Bikaneri jalebis are delectable. 

Northeastern Cuisine Is As Vibrant And Alluring As Its People

Witness the vibrant food culture of Northeast India. 

Alessio Mamo’s ‘Dreaming Food’ Was Definitely in Bad Taste

One of the images by photographer Alessio Mamo shared by World Press Photo on their Instagram.

My Gulab Jamun is My Gulab Jamun, Not Your ‘Indian Fried Doughnut’

Did they just call <i>Gulab Jamuns</i> ‘Indian Fried Doughnuts’?&nbsp;

Tribute: When Anthony Bourdain Discovered the ‘Colours’ of India

Anthony Bourdain leaves behind a legacy.&nbsp;

Summers, Raw Mango and the Magic of Indian Kitchens

<i>Pachmanga meen</i> curry from Kerala’s Thrissur uses raw mango to create a winner.&nbsp;

World Food Day: Chuck Videsi Burger, Try Be-Desi Burger!

The burger has introduced Indian palates to the fast food of the world.&nbsp;

The Anatomy of a Pakoda: What Really Goes Into This Desi Delicacy

The<i> pakoda</i>, in all its avatars, represents what it means to be #Basic when it comes to <i>desi</i>-ness.

World Food Day: When in Old Delhi, Have Chai ‘Ek Bata Do’ Style

Malo Tea Stall is the oldest tea stall in Chitli Qabar which serves ‘Ek Bata Do’ <i>chai</i>.