New Delhi: Shawarmas, Shawayya, Al-Faham and Mandi have become part of Kerala’s everyday vocabulary. The names might seem familiar yet confusing for those in the Arab world, but in Kerala, this is ...

A few days ago, I overheard a friend say that pho is his all-time favorite food, be it for celebration, comfort or sickness. I understand why — chicken soup is beloved around the world, and Vietnamese ...

Egg curry is a classic, simple dish that's perfect for days when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. It's hearty, flavourful, and pairs beautifully with rice or roti. Kerala-style ...

Instructions: In a shallow stockpot, heat the coconut oil over high heat. Pop the mustard seeds, then immediately add the kari leaves and onion. Turn the heat down to low, cover the pot, and cook for ...

Every year, the lush green state of Kerala in southern India bursts into color during Onam, the harvest festival that honors the mythical King Mahabali. At the heart of this joyous celebration is the ...

Yogesh Sivakumar, a software engineer who lives in Falls Church, gets desperate DMs all the time on his Instagram account, @jaggus_cafe, which boasts more than 300,000 followers. US-based ...

If there’s one place in India where breakfast feels like a celebration, it’s Kerala. Every morning here begins with the aroma of freshly steamed rice, roasted coconut, and fragrant curry leaves ...

The late C.A. Joseph, Professor (Plant Breeding) and former head of the Kerala Agricultural University’s Rice Research Station at Mankombu, who developed Uma, Kerala’s most popular rice variety, has ...

When traveling in most regions of India, you’ll find local restaurants serving thali — a platter offering the choicest dishes specific to that region. But thali is much more than just a part of the ...