Journey through a Naga spice trail

Naga food available at Nagaland House in Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Birthday lunches tend to be heavy affairs — full of special dishes cooked in elaborate ways. And that is why I remember in particular a birthday meal with a very simple menu hosted by a friend many years ago. She had invited…

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A look at Chennai’s Iftar trail this Ramadan

Abid’s Abid Zahid, the proprietor of Abid’s, has made elaborate arrangements for Iftar and Salah (prayer) this Ramzan. The buffet features flavours from Hyderabad, West Asia and Kerala, offering a variety of juices, snacks, kebabs, biryani, mandi, nombu kanji, and an assortment of desserts. New additions to this year’s menu include fried chicken, bun kebabs,…

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CFTRI to host network meeting on probiotics and fermented foods in Mysuru

The event will focus on the latest advancements, innovative applications, and emerging trends in probiotics, including their role in gut health, immune support, and overall well-being. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, Central Food Technology Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, will be organising a network meeting on probiotics, postbiotics, and fermented…

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