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It was in Lucknow some years ago while riding a rickshaw to our favouite joint in Aminabad, that I realized the significance of Biryani in a common man’s life. The rickshawallah who was lugging my husband and me to Aminabad that evening had overheard our passionate discussion on biryani and had felt compelled to contribute more...

It was sometime in 2001 that I first tasted phirni, deep inside the winding lanes of Shahjananabad where I had gone with some friends. A vegetarian then, I had only two choices of food that evening: arhar-dal-roti and phirni. more...

Lucknow. City of history, art, culture and food. As far as the food is concerned, there is no limit to what you can eat because everything is finger-licking. One such decadent dish from the Lucknow kitchen’s repertoire is the Galouti Kebab. more...

The perfect summer drink DOES exist. Take the richness of a chilled milk and adorn it with nuts, fennel, cardamom and saffron and you get the amazing Thandai. Cool, tasty, and chockfull of nutrients. What’s not to like? more...

The tale of Bakarkhani is popular in Bangladeshi folklore. But what does the history of Bakarkhani entail? Legend has it that Aga Bakar, a general in the army of Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah in the 1800s, fell in love with a courtesan named Khani Begum, who was also the love interest of a rival general. more...

It has almost become an instinct to associate Hyderabad and biryani together. The history of Hyderabadi Biryani traces back to the royal kitchens of the Nawabs of Hyderabad. more...

This Chilli Sauce recipe is almost like an heirloom because Neha's mom, Meenu used to make it when Neha was growing up and passed it to her, who now prepares it and keeps it handy for her boys. more...

Leena's mom, Rita has always made the weekends special for the family preparing a mini feast for them. Rita's Mutton Kofta Recipe was always Leena's favourite though since childhood, and she always ate the most of the dish. more...

Both Faria and her mom Shagufta are excellent cooks. However, Faria always gives Shagufta the due credit for handing down her expert tips to enhance Faria's culinary skills. more...