Paranthas

Before the morning light reached the streets of Amristar the sight of a tandoor drew us across the street to a small dhaba advertising paranthas. The only customers so far this early morning, we sat to have chai and salivated at the thought of breakfast. Not just any breakfast. This chef had already heated up [...]

Park Balluchi

Unique Cuisine Amid the Green Our driver had never been to India’s most awarded restaurant; Park Balluchi, located in Haus Khaz, inside the beautiful Deer Park. After circumnavigated the neighborhood a bit he let us off at the end of the street where we then walked down the lush lane to this hidden gem of [...]

How Do I Stay Well?

For most of us who can control our physical wellness by lifestyle choices, the rules for wellness are quite simple, though difficult to follow. Even for the small fraction of people who need to consult physicians to find ways to health, all can benefit from these pointers. 1. Get your nutrition from food: A diet [...]

Cooking Lessons: Learn North Indian Vegetarian Cooking with Teresa & Jasprit

Jasprit grew up eating the healthy Punjabi diet, prepared with loving devotion daily by his mother—and his father stepped in, too, preparing special tandoori roti for his growing children. The simple Punjabi diet of dal (lentils), subzee (spiced fresh vegetables), raita (yoghurt salad), and roti (loosely-used term for flatbread or even used to denote a [...]