Indian cooking uses spices to awaken the flavor of foods, and to make even the simplest dishes taste vibrant and dimensional.

BENGALURU: This summer, the price of Bengaluru’s all-time favourite natural drink—tender coconut—is going north. As of Sunday ...

In this easy recipe from Chetna Makan’s “Classic Indian ... fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, green chilies and a whisper of cinnamon. “The light spicing works beautifully with the coconut ...

It makes all the difference. For that unmistakable South Indian flavour, use mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves. Sizzle them in coconut oil at the right temperature to bring out their aroma.

Dr Krishnamurthy commented, “Overrated drink. If you have a coconut tree at home or farm, drink it. Otherwise, there is no ...