In India, every food has a story to tell, depicting a rich history of the past era. From biryani to egg rolls and Mughlai paratha, every food here has a fascinating story behind its origin, making ...

How To Make Akki Roti: 1. Dry-roast the rice flour on a pan for about a minute. Keep it aside, let it cool. 2. In another pan, heat the oil, add onions, cumin seeds, coriander leaves, green chillies ...

Omar Khayyam penned some memorable lines that talk of a ‘Loaf of Bread, a Flask of Wine’ in the company of the beloved magically transforming wilderness into a paradise. And, there is Nazir Akbarabadi ...

The roti is a perfect example of an amalgamation of pancha mahabhuta, a term used in Ayurveda to signify five elements because of the way we treat the dough. The flour comes from earth, it is kneaded ...

It’s the first question I typically ask when teaching cooking classes. Invariably, the answer is loud and unanimous. But, it’s always wrong. Most are quick to answer “naan.” Their faces fall when I ...

The journey of roti reflects the cultural and historical shifts in India, making it an integral part of the nation's culinary heritage. As roti traveled through different regions in India, it took on ...

Bread and roti are both staple foods in many cultures, but the debate over which is better has been raging for years. Some argue that bread is more versatile and easier to prepare, while others insist ...

Nazir Akbarabadi the 18th-century poet from Agra’s poem ‘Rotiyan’ celebrating bread is considered a classic. Countless phrases in many languages recognize the importance of bread. A man may not live ...

Growing up in Mumbai, Kausik Roy and J.P. Agarwal were raised on the lentils, curries and spices of Indian home cooking. But after moving to the United States, they discovered that bread -- an ...