Indians and their love for biryani needs no introduction. From family dinners to lavish feasts, it is a regular feature in almost every single event that there is. In fact, many would agree that we ...

Made with flavourful rice and aromatic spices and herbs. Made with flavourful rice and aromatic spices and herbs, biryani can win over a million hearts in a matter of minutes. It is not just popular ...

This week, the spouse persuaded me to watch MasterChef Australia, the cooking show that is so beloved to a certain kind of Indian. She does not really cook but loves MasterChef. I cook regularly but ...

Mandi Afandi is a Mississauga restaurant that does rice dishes like no other in the GTA. I was introduced to it during a conversation at Crown Pastries — a Syrian baklava shop across the street. The ...

Biryani vs mandi is a legit debate in Kerala today. Over the past decade, the subtly flavoured yet satisfying Yemeni dish has crept into the Malayali food scene and has now acquired the status of “an ...

A visit to the Barzan Towers, the historic landmark watchtowers built in the late 19th century, and a traditional Arab Mandi lunch, with Chef Alan Hughes. Enjoy this episode of Curiosities of a Chef ...