by Dipali Bhasin | Oct 17, 2018 | Food, Recipes
It was on the eighth day of Navratri or Ashtami, that the divine weapons were worshipped by the Gods and handed over to Ma Durga to annihilate Mahishasura, the buffalo-faced demon. This is the reason why Ashtami is also called Astra Puja. Kanjak puja forms a crucial...
by Dipali Bhasin | Jan 25, 2018 | Food
Dal is ubiquitous in India.In fact, it is as common as pasta is to Italy. An emblematic feature of Indian cuisine, dal is an integral part of every Indian thali. Perhaps it’s the closest India has come to a national dish. And why not? It’s readily...