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Manipur Food: A Beginner's Guide and 3 Delicious Recipes to Try

August 18, 2016 | Food

A friend of a friend once wondered aloud why people from Manipur always talk about food. That person could not understand our obsession. It's true that food, perhaps like in some other communities, is an integral part of life in Manipur. So much so that food veers around every conversation. It's an ice breaker and […]

The Story of Momos: What Makes This Tibetan Dumpling So Popular?

April 20, 2016 | Food

Have you ever wondered about the journey of momo? Come to think of it, the momo has probably travelled the farthest of all foods. That, it is now quite at home on the streets of Delhi, as it is comfortable at posh five-star eateries, only confirms how these stuffed dumplings (either with meat of one’s […]

The Tale of Thukpa: What Lends Flavour to this Comforting Noodle Soup?

February 16, 2016 | Food

In many ways, thukpa is quite synonymous with momos. Both are comfort food that needs no special occasion for anyone to indulge in. The many trips one has made to Majnu Ka Tilla, the Tibetan refugee colony in North Delhi, back in college days, only confirms the popularity of this soupy dish which is filling, […]

The North-East Sweet Platter: Sesame Ladoos, Sticky Rice Treats and More

February 3, 2016 | Food

People in the Northeast of India have an appetite for anything that’s spicy and fiery. That is, when it comes to food. But when it comes to desserts or sweet dishes, they go slow and prefer to skip it altogether. This is because sweet dishes are never really an intrinsic part of their culinary idiom. […]

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