One Small Cup of Chai, Please!

Wednesday, 15 July 2015 AT 10:09 PM IST   You know the little tea glasses you get at the roadside tea stalls (now most are plastic, but that’s another story)? These little glasses hold just the right amount of tea that is needed for that morning or afternoon pick up.   The tea is usually strong, milky and sweet giving…

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Six Key Elements for Packing a Dabba

28 June 2015 There is no doubt that a packed lunch from home will save the entire family from adding extra calories and is an overall healthier choice over restaurant foods.Indians are experts at packing food and we have devised the best contraptions to do so. The tiffin carrier is an excellent way to carry our Indian khana. Steel is…

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Should You Buy an Air Fryer?

Wednesday, 17 June 2015 AT 07:46 PM IST The air fryer is the hot, new kitchen gadget in the market today. I love gadgets but was wary of this particular one. I borrowed a friend’s air fryer for this story and after some trial and error cooking, I am convinced that it is something I will get at some point.…

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Is Whole Wheat Pasta Better?

Wednesday, 20 May 2015 AT 09:22 PM IS In a nutshell — yes. But don’t go out and buy it just yet. Before you make the switch from regular pasta to the whole wheat one, read the following points: – How much pasta do you eat? Pasta is not a staple in our Indian diet. If you are eating pasta…

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