Long before protein powders, nutrition labels and high-protein supermarket snacks became part of everyday life, Indian kitchens quietly met the body’s nutritional needs through traditional ingredients. Protein wasn’t treated as a trend or a fitness goal. It simply came from foods that had been eaten for generations, shaped by local climates, seasonal harvests and practical…
Ludhiana: Koom Kalan police have registered cross cases against 27 persons belonging to two rival groups for allegedly engaging in a clash and pelting stones at each other in Chaunta village. The violence is suspected to have been triggered by a dispute over alleged tip-offs to the police regarding drug trafficking activities in the area.Those…
There was a time when summer in India came with its own quiet rhythm. Kitchens turned lighter, grandmothers reached for earthen pots, and meals were built around ingredients that cooled the body rather than burdened it. They were common sense, passed down through habit, memory and necessity. Today, much of that wisdom is slipping away….
Moong dal chilla is a reminder that “old” does not mean outdated. Soaked lentils, ground and cooked on a hot tawa, made a breakfast that was practical, filling and naturally protein-forward. It belongs to that vanishing category of village foods that fed people well without ever needing a branding campaign. What makes these foods interesting…
Patna: Bihar’s beloved summer staples — the humble sattu drink and its famed mango varieties — received a national spotlight on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted them in the 134th edition of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast, bringing the state’s culinary heritage to listeners across the country.While speaking about traditional summer beverages consumed…
