Ever wondered why Indian food is so flavorful? And why every Indian craves for some amount of spiciness in their food? Well… While India is home to a plethora of spices and herbs, with every state having its own special mix of spices, there are also different types of chillies that are grown in each region that adds the ultimate punch to regional dishes. Arguably the hottest ingredient in the kitchen! Some kinds of chillies rank mild on the heat scale whereas a few innoce

Biryani is a rice dish that is highly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among the Islamic community. It is regarded as one of India’s signature dishes and are widely served in Indian restaurants across the globe. Biryani’s distribution has since expanded to other regions, such as the Middle East, Pakistan, Persia, as well as Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore) UK and United states. In Indonesia, biryani is identical with nasi kebuli, a si

We Indians ensure that spices form the base of any dish. Don’t we all? We are not satisfied with just a dash of salt and a squeeze of lime, we need the rich blend of spices! It is no secret, that Indian spices have been the soul of global cuisine since time immemorial. Indians have been very well versed with the culinary and medicinal applications of spices much before the rest of the world. It was the lure of these spices has led to various historic wars and conquests but st