Idiyappam, The Indian Rice Pasta By Harpal Sokhi - September 8, 2021
The history of pasta is difficult to trace for several reasons. The word pasta is generally used to describe traditional Italian noodles, which differentiates it from other types of noodles...
Gulab Jamun By Harpal Sokhi - September 8, 2021
This classic melt-in-mouth Indian desert is relished in parties, festivals and weddings and perfect for any occasion. This soft and moist deep fried sweet dough is dipped in sugar syrup...
When Rajma Chawal becomes America’s Favorite. By Harpal Sokhi - September 7, 2021
Rajma Chawal Recipe needs no introduction across northern Indian region and is a most popular dish across North India and mainly it’s a Punjabi cuisine made with red beans (rajma) and...
Dahi Chiwda By Harpal Sokhi - September 7, 2021
In the present time, when people love to relish on processed breakfast items this one is a natural cereal, made without any chemical intervention. There is a section of society...
Chenna poda By Harpal Sokhi - September 7, 2021
Cheesecake has always been a western thing, it is believed to have originated in ancient Greece .With the Roman conquest of Greece, the secret fell into Roman hands. They were...
Butter Tea By Harpal Sokhi - September 7, 2021
Indians love their food with extra butter, be it kulchas, bun, sandwich or Pav Bhaji. But have you heard of tea with butter. We have had teas with extra cream...
Bubble tea By Harpal Sokhi - September 7, 2021
Tea is one of the oldest and most popular beverage that is consumed in many forms, many people love their tea Hot, But there are also people who love it...
Appam By Harpal Sokhi - September 7, 2021
Food in temples has always fascinated me and why not, it is especially prepared with best of the ingredients by priests and offered to the god, and the taste and...
Amla the sacred fruit. By Harpal Sokhi - September 7, 2021
In winters people India relish lush green Amla fruit or Indian Gooseberry. Amla is a very special fruit with innumerable benefits. Amla or Indian gooseberries not only enhances immunity but...
How Pineapple got its name By Harpal Sokhi - May 2, 2019
We all relish Pineapple, this tropical fruit is cultivated only in few regions of the world. It takes five to ten month for a pineapple to flower and further six...
Temple that serves food without salt By Harpal Sokhi - May 2, 2019
Food without salt is certainly incomplete. Salt plays very important role in enhancing taste, texture and also balances the food. Even if there is less salt we find the food...
Foods innovations of Bombay By Harpal Sokhi - May 2, 2019
Mumbai the city of dreams, that has contributed not only to the entertainment and financial world but, also played a significant role in shaping the nation’s culinary palate with its...
Jigarthanda- Falooda of South By Harpal Sokhi - May 2, 2019
Madurai is a blessed town, and that’s not only because it has an agglomeration of temples. For a temple town, it also has some of the most delectable and viscerally...
Food in Vijaya Nagar Empire By Harpal Sokhi - April 23, 2019
Vijayanagara Empire Founded in 1336 in the wake of the rebellions against Tughluq rule in the Deccan, the Hindu Vijayanagar Empire lasted for more than two centuries as the dominant power...
Kheer Story By Harpal Sokhi - April 19, 2019
We all love a bowl of delicious Kheer. This delicacy is cooked especially during festivals. This sweet is known by many names across the country. It is known as meetha...
The Marayoor Jaggery By Harpal Sokhi - April 12, 2019
Kerela’s Marayoor has one of the finest Jaggery, Marayoor is a place in the Idukki district of Kerala, towards north of Munnar. Best known for its extensive sugarcane cultivation, with...
Rogan Josh By Harpal Sokhi - March 13, 2019
Mughals brought many Persian dishes and their love to explore places gave many delicacies to the regions of India. The kitchen entourage would consist of 50 camels and 200 men...
Appam By Harpal Sokhi - February 2, 2019
Food in temples has always fascinated me and why not, it is especially prepared with best of the ingredients by priests and offered to the god, and the taste and...
Two strange combination that are simply irresistible. By Harpal Sokhi - January 22, 2019
Ros Omlette of Goa Omelette itself is a popular comforting street food , made with beaten eggs, onions tomatoes, chilli and spiced with Indian spices. The omelette is relished throughout...
Exotic Winter Foods By Harpal Sokhi - January 2, 2019
What do you think of when someone mentions Winter season? The woollen clothes, the cold shivery weather, and mouth-watering winter delicacies. In the winters people depend on food largely to...
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...
