PARATHA
Move on from fafda, paratha and cater to international quality: Food Processing Secy tells industry
Anita Praveen, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, says the time has come to start manufacturing products that appeal to everyone's taste globally.
Paratha made with diesel? All you need to know about this viral video
Diesel Paratha Viral Video (Google Trend): This bizarre cooking method has drawn widespread criticism. Social media users have expressed disgust and concern, tagging India's food safety regulator, the FSSAI, urging them to take action. While the video has garnered attention, it serves as a reminder to be wary of unverified food trends online. For personalized dietary advice, it's recommended to consult a registered dietitian or healthcare professional.
Left behind at airports, Parathas to Varmala, the unusual stories of forgetful flyers
The lost and found section at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has been busy this year, with a surprising range of items left behind. From food-filled containers to gold jewelry and whisky bottles to religious idols, there have been many forgotten possessions. Passengers have misplaced items at various locations within the airport, including security counters and retail stores. In the past 90 days alone, 3,515 passengers have left belongings behind, with more incidents on weekends and holidays.
Janmashtami 2023: Nine important fasting rules you shouldn't forget
As Janmashtami approaches, devotees are advised to eat fresh fruits to maintain energy levels and strengthen immunity. Donating food is considered honorable, while drinking milk and curd is essential. Savory snacks like sabudana papad and samak rice are recommended. It is important to avoid meat, onions, garlic, tea, coffee, alcohol, and oily foods during the fasting period. Following these dietary guidelines will ensure a meaningful and healthy celebration of Lord Krishna's birthday.
Odia singer-actress Ruchismita Guru found dead at her uncle’s home
Guru reportedly suffered from depression and had attempted suicide before.
Book 'Calcutta On Your Plate' chronicles the evolution of Kolkata's culinary culture
In her seminal book, Nilosree Biswas explores the socio-cultural context of Bengalis' love affair with food.
Vicky Kaushal's parents refer to Katrina Kaif as "Kitto," and her mother-in-law insists on parathas
Katrina Kaif revealed that Veena Kaushal, her mother-in-law, includes sweet potatoes in her diet and calls her Kitto.
Packed, frozen paratha 'quite different' from roti/chapatti; attracts 18% tax: GST Appellate AAR
Such parathas, whether named Malabar, Mixed vegetable, Onion, Methi, Alu, Laccha, Mooli or Plain, have ingredients like margarine, salt, emulsifying agent, oil, potato, peas, cauliflower, coriander powder, bread improver and water, apart from wheat flour, which make 'quite different' from plain roti or chapatti and hence are not eligible for 5 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate, the ruling said.
Remembering the East African Indian expulsions: How food came to the rescue of people going through displacement & loss
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown’s book is a memoir of growing up in Uganda and then becoming part of the diaspora of Indians expelled by Idi Amin, the country’s despotic ruler.
Janmashtami 2022: What to remember while observing fast?
Since Janmashtami is a very auspicious festival for Hindus, it is imperative to know exactly what to eat and what to avoid while fasting.
Ola scales down food business, looks to integrate it with 10-minute grocery delivery
Ola’s cloud-kitchen business under Ola Foods has nixed its expansion plans as it looks to sell most of its kitchen equipment at up to 30-50% discount, people in the know said.
The debate on GST rates for roti and paratha refuses to die down. Here's what is new
Paratha is not a defined product under GST, which is why companies making ready-to-cook parathas have approached AARs seeking that the paratha should be put in the same category as roti, and be taxed at 5% instead of 18%.
Covid Boom: Ready-to-cook food sales rise as India gives stay-at-home advise
In the three months to end-June, fresh packaged food brand iD Fresh Food has seen paratha sales rise by 60% compared with the previous quarter, while meat products and seafood brand Licious has seen a more than 300% jump in sale of ready-to-eat meat spreads, a two-fold increase sale of ready-to-cook kebabs, marinated meat and seafood.
Delhi & Ahmedabad like to add extra butter to their dal fry; men like fat in their food more than women
Almost all non-vegetarian food items have high amounts of 'added fat', the ICMR study revealed.
Family, failure, parathas: Virat Kohli pens letter to his 15-yr-old self 'Chiku'; includes notes to navigate through life
The Indian skipper turns 31 today.
From Ladakh to Chandni Chowk: Dig into the most-popular street treats of India
In Kolkata, a popular meal would include the kathi rolls — tender chicken wrapped in buttery paratha with a film of egg.
From crispy 'parathas' to flavourful 'qormas': Debunking the many myths of Mughlai cuisine
The crispy paratha parcel with a filling of egg and minced meat is enjoyed with potato sabji and salad or with meat.
After a Texan Deepika dosa; should we now ask for a Ran-beer?
To a red-hot dosa, won’t the right accompaniment be cool Ran-beer?
Shepherd’s pie with chicken 'rogan josh' filling: Bengaluru is adding a local twist to classic Christmas dishes
Chefs are exploring cuisines from different parts of the world to curate special menus.
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