The Dal Story By Harpal Sokhi - November 24, 2018
Dal has been a staple food from centuries. Dal is a soup like preparation made from different pulses. The word dal derives from the Sanskrit verbal root dal- “to split”. The common used pulses are Moong...
Pulao to Biryani By Harpal Sokhi - November 24, 2018
Pulao and biryani are two most loved dishes in the Indian cuisine. However there is always confusion between the two delicious rice preparations. The history tells us that the dish...
Extraordinary Food Stories – Food ATM By Harpal Sokhi - November 10, 2018
The best thing I like about my job is the travel bit and tasting food. It has a flip side too, food across the country is so yummy that if...
Diwali beyond sweets. By Harpal Sokhi - November 6, 2018
When you hear of Diwali the first thing that comes to your mind is lights, sweets, and fire crackers. Diwali is indeed a day of celebration. There are many legends...
Legend of Rice By Harpal Sokhi - October 29, 2018
Rice has been a staple food across the globe, mainly in the Asian continent. Rice is also known to be one of the most ancient cereals. Etymologically rice is derived...
History of Honey-The Golden Nectar By Harpal Sokhi - October 29, 2018
Has anyone tasted nectar ?? Hearing this first question will be where do you get the nectar ? The real nectar is honey, says ancient Greek mythology. Honey reassembled nectar...
The Legend of Tea By Harpal Sokhi - October 29, 2018
We all crave for our morning tea, without which the day seems incomplete. A steaming cup of tea during a breezy or rainy day seems so pleasurable. Tea is one...
Secret of “Namak Shamak” By Harpal Sokhi - October 20, 2018
On this International Chef’s Day, I am revealing my Chef’s secret. You have often seen me singing dancing and creating a fun environment while I cook. Ever wondered why? Here...
Indian food Persian story By Harpal Sokhi - October 10, 2018
India is a secular country and has always been so. India has always been open to adapting cultures and cuisines that the travellers brought with them. One such adaption was...
The Pakora Story By Harpal Sokhi - August 1, 2018
A lot can happen over a coffee, but Much more can happen over Chai and pakora. A Cruncy bite of a pakora and a sip of Adrak wali chai will...
Know Popular Indian Ingredients- Origin, How to Select, Store, Cook and know about the Health benefits of various Ingredients. By Harpal Sokhi - May 9, 2018
Know Your Ingredients- Channa Dal How to Select, Store, Cook and know about the Health benefits of Chana Dal: Description Chana dal is baby chickpeas that has been split and...
Mustard seeds and Truth of Life By Harpal Sokhi - March 3, 2018
Mustard seeds are the smallest seeds of all seeds. They are also very important spice especially in Indian cuisine. They are popularly known as Rai or Sarson India. Mustard is...
4 Lip-Smacking Accidents By Harpal Sokhi - December 29, 2017
When we see leftover food, half-empty fridge, and terribly lazy to cook. You just want to dump everything on a pan and manage to cook whatever turns out. The dish...
The Sandwich Story By Harpal Sokhi - November 16, 2017
Life is so busy and everyone has time management issues. People are so busy that they do not have even the time to eat. When you are engrossed or busy...
7 unknown facts about Khichdi By Harpal Sokhi - November 7, 2017
A great feat was achieved on 4th of November; India made Guinness world record by preparing 918 Kg of Khichdi at a three day World Food India 2017 Event. When you talk about Khichdi,...
Celebrating Khichdi By Harpal Sokhi - November 4, 2017
When I think of this in general I get a feel of an unaccomplished task. A task turned into a mess. While as a Chef when I think of someone...
Diwali-A Rendezvous with my Childhood By Harpal Sokhi - October 23, 2017
Diwali takes me into a flash back into my childhood every year. As I child how excited I used to be and most of the preparations would be begin almost...
SURAT – The Diamond City By Harpal Sokhi - September 25, 2017
It will take one whole life to travel all across the country however if you want to cover the best of India then Surat is a must addition in your...
Food Capital Of India – Amritsar By Harpal Sokhi - August 24, 2017
Food Capital Of India – Amritsar As a child I always cherished memories of travelling to Amritsar either during my summer vacations or winter vacations. Winters for me were more...
