What Did Indians Eat Before Potatoes and Tomatoes? A Look at Old Indian Food
Today, it is difficult to imagine Indian food without potatoes and tomatoes. Potatoes appear in samosas, aloo parathas, curries and snacks. Tomatoes form the base of countless gravies, chutneys and modern Indian dishes. But neither ingredient is native to the Indian subcontinent. So what did Indians eat before potatoes and tomatoes became part of everyday […]
Thekua: The Crisp Bihari Sweet With a Story Behind Every Bite
Some Indian sweets are made for celebrations. Others become celebrations themselves.Thekua belongs to the second kind. Golden, crisp, deeply aromatic, and made with simple ingredients such as whole wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee, this traditional Bihari sweet carries far more than sweetness. For generations, Thekua has been closely associated with Chhath Puja, where it is […]