We live in turbulent times – as one British academic found out when he denounced an Indian snack online. Idli – a fluffy South Indian rice cake – is loved and appreciated as comfort food by many ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fourteen-year-old Taniya Patel knows how to make idli step by step. From fermenting the rice to making the batter to using a butterknife to scoop them out of the idli maker, ...

Steaming is one of the most popular and healthiest methods of cooking. This method not just keeps the nutrients intact, it also keeps the natural colour of dishes in place and is easy to eat as well.

Noise level: Moderate, punctuated by the occasional sound of intriguing sizzling entrees. For my money, the best ethnic restaurants are the ones that go above and beyond offering a predictable menu of ...

Every week, we spotlight a different food blogger who’s shaking up the blogosphere with tempting recipes and knockout photography. Today, we chat with baking blogger Sonali Ghosh, who infuses her love ...

South Indian idli, a fermented rice and urad dal dish, is celebrated for its gut health benefits and versatility. Beyond its ...

The following recipe is adapted from “Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu” by Alamelu Vairavan (Hippocrene Books, 2016, $19.95). It pairs well with almost any main dish. Rinse and drain rice two or ...

Chef Anumitra Ghosh Dastidar fondly remembers her father's love for rice — and his insistence on having specific kinds of rice — with each special meat or fish dish cooked in their kitchen. She even ...

We live in turbulent times – as one British academic found out when he denounced an Indian snack online. Idli – a fluffy South Indian rice cake – is loved and appreciated as comfort food by many ...

Noise level: Moderate, punctuated by the occasional sound of intriguing sizzling entrees. For my money, the best ethnic restaurants are the ones that go above and beyond offering a predictable menu of ...