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Karnataka Bhawan (Karnataka Food Centre): From Maharaja Thali to Bisibele Bath

May 18, 2017 Loknath DasBath, Bhawan, Bisibele, Centre, Food., From, Karnataka, Maharaja, Thali, to

The perks of living in the capital city is that whenever the urge to try different regional Indian cuisines kicks in, you can just head to one of the State Bhawan canteens or restaurants and enjoy a hearty meal. They are among the best places to savour traditional dishes and learn a great deal about the various regional cuisines. So after a ‘fulfilling’ experience at the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Bhawan Canteen (read here), which is considered as a food institution in Delhi, the following weekend we headed to the…

Summer Special: How to Make Infused Water and Beat the Heat

May 17, 2017 Loknath Das'Special, and, Beat, heat, How, Infused, Make, summer, The, to, Water

The arrival of the summers has cropped up the need for refreshing drinks and icy smoothies to stay cool and hydrated. On one hand, aerated drink manufacturers are trying to lure people to their beverages through marketing techniques, while on the other hand, health conscious people are resorting to natural ways to make summer refreshment at home, particularly infused water. Although it’s not a new concept, infused water has gained immense popularity in the recent times. As people look for refreshment with nutrition, its better to prepare infused water at…

Everything You Should Know About the Bihari Delicacy Litti Chokha

May 15, 2017 Loknath DasAbout, Bihari, Chokha, Delicacy, Everything, Know, Litti, Should, The, You

Littis dripping with pure desi gheeteamed up with baingan and aloo ka chokha reminds us of the typical Bihari culinary experience. Litti-Chokha is a special delicacy from Bihar that is famous everywhere across India. The flavours represent the earthiness of Bihar and you can find it at street stalls and even in fine-dine restaurants. Here’s a little back story on how this much-loved regional dish evolved. What is Litti Chokha? Puja Sahu who runs PotBelly Cafe that serves Bihari cuisine in New Delhi tells us, “Litti is a dough ball stuffed…

6 Easy Homemade Body Scrubs For All Skin Types

May 11, 2017 Loknath Das6, All, body, easy, for, Homemade, Scrubs, skin, types

What comes to your mind when you think of pampering your skin which suffers due to the harsh sun’s rays or to get rid of the dullness caused by the dust particles blocking your skin pores or the heavy pollution that steals the glow away from your face? Beauty experts will tell you that exfoliation is the best way to remove dead cells, rejuvenate your skin and bring back your natural glow. Another piece of good news is that you can do it easily by using homemade body scrubs made with natural ingredients. Due to…

L&T Realty to ink deal with Nirmal Lifestyle to develop Mulund land

May 11, 2017May 11, 2017 Loknath DasDeal, Develop, ink, L&T, Land, lifestyle, Mulund, Nirmal, Realty, to, With

Nirmal Lifestyle, which builds malls and corporate offices apart from residential projects, has been in talks with several developers to monetise its land parcel to repay debt, which stands at over Rs1,000 crore. Mumbai: L&T Realty Ltd is close to signing an agreement with Nirmal Lifestyle Ltd to jointly develop a 16-acre plot at Mulund in Mumbai. As part of the deal, L&T Realty would pay an upfront deposit of Rs400 crore to Nirmal Lifestyle, which owns the land, according to two people aware of the development. The land parcel…

3 Simple Ways to Remove Bitterness from Cucumber

May 5, 2017 Loknath Das3, Bitterness, Cucumber, From, Remove, simple, to, Ways

Don’t you hate it when you bite into a bitter cucumber? This refreshing summer vegetable may look perfect for a salad or a snack, but can be deceiving as far as taste is concerned if proper care is not taken. A bite of bitter cucumber can ruin your appetite and how! Cucumber is a super healthy food ingredient belonging to the gourd family, with high water composition along with numerous minerals, vitamins and electrolytes. Known for being a classic cooling food, cucumber also helps in maintaining body’s water balance in…