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The Humble Onion: A Tribute to Vincent van Gogh and the Flavours of Dal Onions are a fundamental ingredient in many Indian recipes, including dal. But have you ever stopped to think about the significance of onions in our cooking? From adding flavour and texture to representing health and wellness, onions play a vital roleContinue reading “Onion”

Uncovering the Geography and Heritage of India’s States Dear readers, We are thrilled to have completed our culinary journey through India’s states, with our last dal post from Telangana going live last Wednesday. This epicurean adventure took us from the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh to the southern state of Telangana, and what a fascinatingContinue reading “Beyond the Dal Recipe…”

Located in south-central India, Telangana is aptly nicknamed ‘South of North and North of South’. Situated on the Deccan Plateau, it shares borders with Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh to the north, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the south, east, and northeast. The vibrant city of Hyderabad serves as the capital of Telangana. Telangana, India’s youngestContinue reading “Dal from Telangana”

Tamil Nadu is located in the southern part of India, on the southeastern coast of the Indian Peninsula. It is bordered by the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, the state of Kerala to the west, and the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to the north. The capital of TamilContinue reading “Dal from Tamil Nadu”

The union territory of Puducherry consists of four regions, namely Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam and Mahe.  All these regions are geographically located separately from each other. Puducherry and Karaikal are in Tamil Nadu state on the eastern coast and surrounded by Bay of Bengal, while Yanam is also in the eastern coast of Andhra Pradesh andContinue reading “Dal from Puducherry”

Lakshadweep, a union territory of India, is a group of islands situated approximately 400 kilometers off the southwestern coast of India, in the Arabian Sea. Its capital is Kavaratti. Lakshadweep, a tranquil and stunning group of 36 coral islands with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs, is a tropical paradise, perfect for relaxation, snorkeling,Continue reading “Dal from Lakshadweep”

Kerala is located in the southwestern region of Inda. It is bordered by Tamil Nadu to the east, Karnataka to the north and Arabian Sea to the west. Thiruvananthapuram (also known as Trivandrum) is the capital of Kerala.  Kerala is a tropical paradise renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality.Continue reading “Dal from Kerala”

The state of Karnataka is in southwest India.  Its capital is Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore).   Karnataka was earlier known as Mysore state. The state is bordered by Lakshadweep-sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast and Kerala to the southwest. Karnataka is known as the “SiliconContinue reading “Dal from Karnataka”

Andhra Pradesh a state in the southeastern part of the country.  Its capital is Amaravati. The state is bordered by Bay of Bengal coastline in the east, Tamil Nadu in the south, Karnataka, Telangana in the west, Chhattisgarh and Odisha in the north. Andhra Pradesh is a beautiful state that has a mix of majesticContinue reading “Dal from Andhra Pradesh”

Southern India is bounded by Indian Ocean in the south, Arabian Sea and Goa in the west and Bay of Bengal in the east, and Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha in the north.  Lakshadweep Islands which are also a part of South India lies in the Arabian Sea to the west. South India, comprising the statesContinue reading “Dal from Southern India”