After Delhi’s first showers, a fresh samosa and a tangy chutney fall into their familiar, playful banter at Sharmaji’s tea stall. Though different in texture and temperament, they realise they’re incomplete without each other. Briefly united on every plate, they create magic—an eternal, irresistible pairing savoured in countless memories.
At a bustling wedding feast, Chutney and Papad lament being placed last, doubting their importance. Through banter, reassurance, and a mischievous act of revenge, they rediscover their value. When guests return to them for relief and flavour, the duo proudly embraces their irreplaceable role as the perfect, inseparable pair.
A charming love story unfolds in a café where proud Coffee and tender Croissant share a subtle romance. Their bond falters when flashy Donut wins Coffee’s attention, leaving Croissant heartbroken. But when a customer seeks warmth and comfort, Coffee and Croissant reunite, realizing true connection lies in quiet companionship, not glitter.
A hilarious ode to the delightful pandemonium of Indian breakfast buffets, this piece captures the chaos, charm, and unspoken social dynamics that unfold between the dosa counter and paratha queue. Equal parts relatable and witty, it celebrates the art of over-serving, over-negotiating, and thoroughly enjoying the most chaotic meal of the day.
In a Kolkata tea shop, Tea Leaves, Water, and Milk simmer in a love triangle of strength, clarity, and frothy indulgence. Their tensions, confrontations, and realizations reveal that true harmony lies not in perfection but in balance. This whimsical chai story celebrates love, acceptance, and the art of blending.
Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is a joyous occasion for Muslims worldwide. This year, celebrate Bakrid with a delicious and authentic Indian Bakrid dish from Deepa Perumal’s kitchen: Coconut Milk Mutton Biryani
An unique invitation to a Bohri Iftar in Dubai, reveals a beautiful culture centered around food, community, and sharing, even including a charitable tradition.
Celebrate Holi with a refreshing homemade Thandai, a colorful Indian beverage made with nuts, seeds, spices, and milk. This flavorful drink is perfect for the festival and comes in classic or fun variations like mango or rose Thandai.
Liza writes about Sankranti celebrations in a typical Assamese household and shares her mother’s recipe of Ghila Pitha, a delicacy from Assam.
‘Poush toder daak diyeche aaye re chole aaye aaye aaye,dala je tar bhoreche aaj paka foshole mori haye haye haye’- these beautiful lines penned down
