Onam, a festival that lasts 10 days and is observed in Kerala, commemorates the harvest period. The festival includes customary dances such as Kathakali and Pulikali, ending with the elaborate Onasadya banquet on Thiruvonam. The culinary expertise of Onam shines through in the Onam Sadhya, a grand banquet featuring 26 carefully crafted dishes that blend […]
Yummy Dosa Goes K-Pop! Get Ready for Korean Fusion Delights and a Chance to Win a Trip to Korea Dubai: Yummy Dosa, the masters of fusion dosa, are spicing things up in 2024 with their boldest creation yet: Korean fusion dosas! Yes, you heard that right. And the fun doesn’t stop there—one lucky foodie will […]
DUBAI: At this year’s expo, several companies from Yunnan, China’s top coffee-producing region, joined forces to showcase the distinctive appeal of Chinese coffee. One trader from the Yunnan Coffee Trading Center mentioned that the Middle East, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, is one of their key markets. “Our coffee beans have already made […]
NEW DELHI: Nearly 12% of spice samples tested by Indian authorities didn’t pass quality and safety checks and standards, based on data from the Right to Information Act. This news comes as several countries have taken steps due to contamination concerns with popular spice brands. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested […]
Explore how Indian and Middle East cuisines have evolved through centuries of shared history and cultural interaction. We highlight the impact of Indian spices on traditional Gulf dishes and reflect on the deep culinary connections between our cultures. As India celebrates its Independence Day today, let’s reflect on the vibrant connections that have shaped Indian […]
NEW DELHI: India has recently introduced 109 new GM crop seed varieties designed to boost crop yields, withstand changing climates, and improve nutritional value. These seeds, covering both agricultural and horticultural crops, aim to increase farm productivity and, ultimately, farmers’ income. These new genetically modified seed varieties were developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural […]
Taste Atlas, the online food ranking page, has released a list of the 100 Best Dishes in the World, featuring the top 50 foods, on Thursday (July 18) this year. Apart from worldwide renowned dishes and cuisine, Indian food once again managed to bag its spot on the list. India’s best dish is ranked on […]
Puck Zaatar Cream Cheese is now available in KSA, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Lebanon for a limited time only, until stocks last Dubai: Puck, the beloved cheese brand, announced today the launch of its very first limited-time flavour jar: Zaatar Cream Cheese. The newly designed, limited edition jars are now available on shelves at […]
World Kebab Day is that day of the year where we celebrate one of the most universally beloved foods: kebabs! From the aromatic Bombay-street-worthy Bademiya seekh kebabs to the tender, melt-in-your-mouth Lucknow Galauti kebabs fit for unravelling a desi feast, there’s a kebab that softens every desi soul like papaya softens meat. These skewers aren’t […]
Dubai: As the part of food industry of UAE, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative journey of Dubai’s food industry. From its humble beginnings to its status as a global culinary hotspot, Dubai has not only embraced diversity but has also elevated it to an art form. Dubai’s ascent as a […]
Sitting around a lot can really mess with your health in the long run, but here’s a fun twist: drinking coffee might actually help reduce those risks, according to a new study. Researchers from Soochow University looked at over 10,000 folks in the US and found that people who drank coffee daily were less likely […]
