Abstract: Honey adulteration is a growing concern in the food industry, compromising its authenticity, nutritional, and medicinal values. The addition of popular adulterants from C4 based plants such ...

The healthy version of Strawberry Shrikhand uses hung curd and fresh berries for a protein-packed delight. Enjoy a creamy twist on a classic tradition today!

One of the more interesting features of the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent is its regional nuance. The same dish can be prepared in different ways and is known by different names in this diverse ...

Thin or fluffy, rolled or risen, pancakes come in all shapes and sizes and everybody has their way come Shrove Tuesday. For many, it’s hard to look beyond the gentle simplicity of a traditional crepe, ...

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, jaggery—locally known as gur—is more than a sweetener. It is a seasonal rural industry that connects sugarcane farmers ...

From fluffy buttermilk stacks to cinnamon-jaggery pancakes, London restaurants are marking Pancake Day with special menus and indulgent treats this February.

Heritage and local know-how are what qualify a food item to be called by a certain name. You can’t take Nolen Gur from Bengal and claim that it is Kavindapadi Nattu Sakkarai.

At dawn and sunset, Ananda, 63, climbs towering Caryota urens trees to collect the sweet, milky sap that is boiled into treacle a caramel-coloured syrup with a pleasant aroma that enhances the flavour ...

Jaggery has sweetened Indian lives for centuries. Made from concentrated sugarcane juice or palm sap, it is widely used across India and other parts of Asia as a traditional alternative to refined ...

Makar Sankranti is observed at a time when the winter crops in many parts of the country are ready to be harvested, making it an occasion for thanksgiving to the Sun as the sustainer of life, and to ...

Rice has always been central to Indian cooking, and rice cakes are one of the most creative ways this staple grain is transformed into something special. Found across regions, they are not only ...

Lemon and jaggery are two ingredients that are commonly used in vegetarian cooking. The tangy flavor of lemon and the sweetness of jaggery can make any dish delicious. They can be used in a variety of ...