Ankit Jindal

If you grew up in India, chances are your happiest street food memories are linked to the chaos of chaat stalls—the sizzling sound of a tawa, the burst of tangy chutneys, and that unmistakable mix of...

There was a time when black til (black sesame seeds) only came out during winter in my house—usually in the form of laddoos, til chikki, or as an offering during Makar Sankranti. As a kid, I didn’t...

I never thought white sesame seeds—something I used to ignore at the back of my spice drawer—would become the star of my kitchen. But then came the day I ran out of coconut for chutney, and in a...

You’re seriously underestimating your masala dabba if your biryani masala only sees the light of day when you’re making biryani.Let me tell you something that changed the way I cook: Biryani masala...

Makhana for Kids: A Nutritious and Tasty Snack OptionWhen my daughter turned three, snack-time turned into a daily battle. She wanted something crunchy, I wanted something healthy. She wanted flavor...

If you’ve ever wondered why some curries look like they belong on the cover of a food magazine—radiant, deep red, and irresistibly tempting—it often comes down to one secret ingredient: Whole Kashmiri...

If you’ve ever wondered why some curries look like they belong on the cover of a food magazine—radiant, deep red, and irresistibly tempting—it often comes down to one secret ingredient: Whole Kashmiri...

If you’ve grown up in an Indian household, you probably remember the sound of crackling curry leaves hitting hot oil. That sharp, earthy aroma instantly fills the kitchen and somehow makes even the...

Turmeric, the golden spice of India, is renowned not only for its rich flavor and color but also for its medicinal properties. Among the numerous varieties of turmeric cultivated in India, Lakadong...

If you’ve ever found yourself raiding the kitchen at 4 p.m. wondering what you can snack on without derailing your fitness goals, let me introduce you to my absolute go-to Chukde roasted chana. It’s...