Thekua: The Crisp Bihari Sweet With a Story Behind Every Bite 

Traditional Bihari Thekua sweets made with jaggery and wheat flour on a festive plate  

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 […]

Makhana Recipes: 5 Healthy and Delicious Ways to Eat Fox Nuts 

Five healthy makhana recipes made with roasted fox nuts 

Makhana recipes are a delicious way to turn crunchy fox nuts into quick snacks, breakfast options, and light meals. Also known as fox nuts or lotus seeds, makhana has become increasingly popular in Indian kitchens because it is versatile, easy to prepare, and works beautifully with both sweet and savory flavors.  From crispy roasted makhana […]