The introductory paragraph to Sonal Ved’s latest cookbook, India Local, describes it as a ‘cross-country culinary adventure’. And rightly so, as the author-journalist brings us recipes of over 90+ classic chaats, and 45+ street food delicacies from across the country. “I started work on this book two-and-a-half years ago,” says Sonal, who was working on … Read more
Pani Puri machines by Penguin Engineering | Photo Credit: Special arrangement In almost every street corner and across several eateries, there is a person cracking a hole on the surface of a small puri to stuff it with mashed potatoes and chickpeas, boondhi or peas and dunking it in a pot of chilled, spiced and … Read more
The gift hampers for Holi have signature goodies including chocolate brittle, whole wheat jaggery and apple crumble tea cakes, among others. (Image credit: Marriott International) It’s that time of the year when festivities begin! Holi and Easter long weekends seem to prove to be a boon for India’s hospitality stakeholders. With the festive spirit, hotels … Read more