'Laapataa Ladies' is a film that captures the chaos and calm of train stations, where the story of brides switching places unfolds amidst the hustle of travel. The film paints a vivid picture of train station life, from the bustling crowds as trains arrive to the quiet moments once they depart. Amidst this backdrop, the aroma and allure of bread pakoras, a common street-food snack, stand out. These triangular delights, filled with spicy potato mix and deep-fried, are a staple at Indian train stations.
Craving comfort food? Look no further than the humble brinjal! Chef Kunal Kapoor, recently divorced, helped us discover the surprising history of brinjal curry, dating back 4,000 years. Learn about regional variations, health benefits, and a traditional recipe for this timeless dish.
Ayodhya’s traditional cuisine | A laddu which is anything but sweet and jalebi topped with yoghurt and served in a kulhad. Puffed kachoris stuffed with daal, and reduced milk and cream: sweet and savoury dishes to try in Ayodhya.
Amla (Indian gooseberry) buttermilk
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Sangeeta Khanna
Plain, spiced or flavoured, the ways to enjoy a glass of buttermilk are almost as diverse as India’s tastebuds Mention the word buttermilk, and fans of this common pro-biotic drink will begin gushing. Especially during summer, it is hard to find anyone who would refuse a glass.
Buttermilk or
chaas is the go-to-drink in many households, as it is quick to make and easy to flavour (all you need is a sprinkling of ready-made
chaat masala).
An everyday buttermilk has salt and roasted cumin powder. Another favourite ingredient is roughly crushed ajwain seeds.
Pouring aromatic lemon balm tea into cup on wooden tableShutterstock
Right now, more than ever, caring for your respiratory health is top of mind. Thanks to pollution and smog, as well as bacteria and viruses swirling around, your lungs, nose and throat could be going through the wringer. Here are the herbs and plants that you can add to your diet to bolster it now.
1. Vasaka
Vasaka has been considered very therapeutic in Ayurveda for respiratory health, says nutrition consultant Sangeeta Khanna. Vasaka, also known as Malabar Nut, is a potent plant revered in ancient wellness texts for its curative properties. “The leaves are rich in phytochemicals such as tannins, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids and have anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and expectorant benefits which soothe sore throat, clear nasal congestion and sinusitis, control asthma triggers, relieve upper respiratory throat disorder,” says Khanna. It works to soothe bronchial inflammation, loosening phlegm and thinning bronchial secretions. You can look for vasaka supplements or prepare a tisane by brewing vasaka leaves in hot water to ease respiratory infections.
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