Click on the links below to read my articles featured on Zester DailyPongal - comfort Food for a cold Day
Savory Ven Pongal and Sweet Chakkarai Pongal
Going Bananas with Plantains
A Feast that celebrates Plantains
Cool Summer Drinks with a Dash of Indian Flavor
Paanakam and sambharam
Magic Beans
Healthy Horsegram
The Magic of saffron
Summery saffron seduction in a glass
Re-inventing Oaxacan Food
How Chef Iliana De La Vega reinvents Oaxacan Food
Gulab Jamun
Evolution of a Favorite Sweet
Sweet Temple Offerings
Sweet Offerings fit for the Gods
Fenugreek for Health
Fenugreek works magic on sweet Potatoes
Home-made Wine for Christmas
Wine making for Christmas - a Kerala tradition
Diwali: India's festival of Lights
Sweets to make for Diwali.
Chickpeas move into the spotlight
Chickpeas low in fat and sodium, high in nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, and gluten-free is the new superfood.
A Fresh Touch with Artisanal Jams and Jellies
JJ&B - a one-woman small business making delicious jams and preserves
Chaakara - a Mrine Marvel
It's raining fish - Monsoon brings a boon to South India
Do-it-all Indian Jackfruit
Indian jackfruit Ripe for Global Export
Sweet Honey
Indian Woman Spins Fresh Honey into Sweet Success
Bitter Gourd
Bitter gourd brings a new flavor to spring dishes
Passover Seder In India
Maundy Thursday Pesaha Meal
Relishing Chutneys With Endless Variations
Indispensable condiments of India
Asafoetida: The Story of an Ancient Spice
Strong smelling and sparingly used spice with an interesting history.
Arab Influence Brings Alissa to Kerala
A deeply satisfying dish of spiced meat and creamy wheat
Gluten Free Finger Millet
A life-long health habit in India
Celebrating Legume Harvest wih Bean Salads
At Navarathri, south India thanks the Mother Goddess for the bounty of a rich harvest of pulse vegetables.
Navara - the Medicinal Rice of Kerala
Indian red rice revival relies on organic farmers.
Indian Cuisine in NYC shaped by creative chef couple
Executive chef Hemant Mathur and executive pastry chef Surbhi Sahni, a husband and wife team, are the talents behind Tulsi New York.
Indian cocoa Grown for Swiss chocolate
Swiss Confectioner Chocolat Stella globally released its newest extra dark chocolate, Chocolat Noir, made with cocoa from Kerala, India.
Spring Equinox in India
Colorful food-laden, flower-strewn celebrations mark the start of spring each April in India.
Indian Food on the Rise
Chef KN Vinod explains why he thinks Indian food is poised to be the next big thing in the U.S.
New Vegan cookbooks
Review: Two new books offer accessible, interesting meatless dishes for all occasions.
Christmas In India
Mingling Christian and local traditions, Kerala celebrates with Christmas stars and plum cakes.
Kerala Brahmin Getaway
A retreat in a trendy Indian area reveals nuances of Kerala Brahmin cuisine.
Coconut Oil's Comeback
Mistakenly maligned coconut oil is healthy, flavorful and essential in southern Indian cuisine.
India's Visual Feast
Review: 'Street Food of India' is photographically enticing, if not instructive for Western cooks.
Monsoon Food Rituals
Rejuvenating porridge and rice bran cakes are seasonal treasures in South India.
Essential Curry Leaves
Curry leaves are to South Indian cuisine what basil is to Italian cooking -- indispensable.
India Loves Its Mangoes
Versatile mangoes, used for refreshing lassi drinks, offer a respite during India's summers.
