5 popular Iftar dishes and ways to foodstyle them
It’s the time of the year when Muslims all around the world fast, as an act of worship and as a way to be compassionate to those in need. Family celebrating Eid The fast or the Roza is broken with dates traditionally followed by an unparalleled gastronomical experience–a spread ranging from slow-cooked meat curries, kebabs, shawarma, haleem, biryani, and desserts like phirini and sheer khurma. A typical Iftar spread This Ramadan make nourishing, delicious and creative Iftar food to lift up the spirits that may have been low because of the ongoing pandemic. Here are five dishes and some tips to style them to make this Iftar
Mother’s Day Special: Mom’s favourite food with a pinch of style
“The kingdom of heaven is not a place but a state of mind” In all likelihood, John Burroughs had hit this epiphany while relishing food cooked by his mom. Mom’s food indeed transcends one to a heavenly state of mind and she achieves this using her secret recipe - A pinch of love, a dash of affection, and a tablespoon of kindness to make that perfect comfort food. This mother’s day, show your appreciation for what she’s done by cooking her favorite dish, but with a slight twist. Do not just be the chef, but be the food stylist of her food. Jazz up her
That emotion called “Maa”
Since the day I was small Till the day I became tall Since I began understanding things Till the day I got my own wings our love has never fallen short You have been my only support I want to hold you tight and hug you I just want to say "Thank you" Māma, ma, mamī…isnt it incredible that the emotion “maa” manifests itself in similar-sounding words even in vastly different languages. Experts say that “m” is the first consonant that babies learn to utter and they
Divided by Corona, United by Food
If there is one thing that has matched (or outmatched) the COVID 19 spread, it’s the furious outbreak of culinary innovations in every kitchen. Scrolling through my Social feed in Quarantine times, I realize that that most of the world is busy acing the kitchen game. While not being able to snatch all that tempting looking food from the screen is bad, the fact that cooking has suddenly become the toast of the town is GREAT!!! The obvious reasons seem not so great though. Maids are on indefinite leave and spouses have gone on a no cooking protest march so not cooking is