[ad_1] It is hard to imagine Indian cooking without heat, yet the chilli itself is a later arrival. Native to the Americas, chilli peppers reached India through Portuguese trade routes in the 16th century during the Columbian Exchange. Before their arrival, Indian kitchens relied on black pepper, long pepper, ginger, and mustard for heat. But…

[ad_1] A good mango smells fresh, green and clean. It should not have a fermented smell, a sugary scent or any sign of rot. Hold it, inspect it, compare it. Pickling rewards attention. The mango you choose will decide not just the taste of the achar, but its texture, shelf life and final mood. In…

[ad_1] Actor, author, podcaster, Soha Ali Khan wears many hats. But the one she saysgrounds her most is being mother to daughter Inaaya. In an Exclusive interview with Sidhi Kapoor forMother’s Day, she opens up about the chaos and calm of modern parenting, whyshe doesn’t engage with trolls, and how her new podcast lets her…