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10 Simple Ways to Keep Chicken Moist and Flavorsome

May 22, 2017 Loknath Das10', and, chicken, Flavorsome, Keep, Moist, simple, to, Ways

Someone has rightly quoted, “Cooking is an art” and we couldn’t agree more. Unlike other artistic mediums, it has the ability to engage all senses. A dish can be made in more ways than one and yet taste differently. However, one mistake can make the whole dish tasteless and unappetising. Hence, it is imperative to know the technique to perfect a delicacy. One of the most common dishes where technique can make or break the dish is chicken. You definitely wouldn’t want Tandoori Chicken or Grilled Chicken to be parched…

7 Tips You Must Remember to Order and Drink Whisky Like a Pro

May 22, 2017 Loknath Das7, a, and, Drink, Like, Must, Order, Pro, Remember, Tips:, to, Whisky, You

This golden liquid is a favourite at bars. On-the-rocks, with chilled water or a splash of soda – everyone has their own preferences, but the art of drinking whisky can be tricky. On World Whisky Day which is celebrated every year on the third Saturday in the month of May (this year it falls on 20th May, 2017), we’ve got you some great tips to drink and enjoy whisky like a pro. Here are some of the first few things that every aspiring malthead should learn. 1. Know your whisky…

6 Secrets to Travel Better When on the Flight

May 20, 2017 Loknath Das6, Better, Flight, On, secrets, The, to, travel, When

There’s no greater joy than traveling to new places, discovering new cultures, cuisines and traditions. Some travel simply because they love to. Some travel due to various professional or personal reasons. It’s easier now to travel to far off places than ever before. Multiple airline choices and great connectivity have, to an extent, eased long distance travel. But with having the leisure of traveling by air comes a string of comfort issues. Some people complain of dehydration on long haul flights, while other complain of catching a sniffle every time…

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…