Category Archives: Lifestyle

Dessert of the day: How to make the perfect Malai Kulfi

  It’s very difficult to say no to this sweet and creamy delight, even in winters. The mouth-watering Malai Kulfi can be easily prepared at home. Malai Kulfi Ingredients 1 ltr Full cream milk 1/2 cup (80-90 grams) powdered sugar 8-10 Cashew nuts 4 Green Cardamom 10-12 Pistachios   Method *  Take milk in a utensil and boil. Take milk Read More


People are less likely to trust healthy lifestyle advice from a FAT nurse, study claims

PEOPLE are less likely to trust healthy lifestyle advice from a fat nurse, a study found. Even a cyber-nurse giving advice anonymously online may have more credibility than a real-life fat one, the study said.   ALAMY   People are less likely to trust healthy lifestyle advice (stock image) University of Chichester psychologists quizzed 98 people aged 18 to 85. Read More


Healthy breakfast recipe: How to make Palak Paneer Dosa

When you think of dosa, the first preparation that comes to your mind is that of masala dosa. We can however make our favourite snack healthier by experimenting with its filling. So, if you don’t feel like having plain dosa, but can’t really have potatoes, this recipe is perfect for you. Palak Paneer Dosa Ingredients Dosa batter (2-3 cups) Spinach Read More


Desiya Cafe will take you on a cross-country culinary journey

  An overspill of patriotism led us to Desiya Cafe, recently opened at the end of the lane at Hauz Khas Village. The moment we walked in, what came across were the interiors that were very Indian hipster, a decorative style encompassing Hinglish paraphrased in pop-coloured graffiti, vintage posters and signs, desi bric-a-brac, lanterns and upturned chai glasses serving as Read More


‘Lifestyle and stress impact health greatly’

Sugar check: Padma Mukkamala has been taking pills for the past four years to control diabetes. Padma Mukkamala, a 54-year-old housewife, has been taking medicines to control diabetes for the past four years. Though the disease doesn’t run in her family, her doctor explained that poor eating habits, lifestyle and stress could have been the triggers. Padma said she has Read More


Make this traditional gravy from the temple town of Srirangam

  While sambhar is an important part of a South Indian meal, the thick, tangy vatha kuzhambu is another speciality that is quick to make, especially since it doesn’t include any other form of lentils that need to be boiled to cook it. Vatha Kuzhambu is a tangy, spicy gravy, which is usually served as a side dish for curd Read More


Try this cooling coconut milk curry for summer

There are two things that I always associate with my hometown of Kerala — the sticky, humid summers and the torrential rain. Since we used to end up in Kerala during the lovely rains thanks to the scorching heat of Kuwait, it was only after I started going to college in India that I was exposed to the damning heat Read More


Make this classic Kerala curry: Pineapple pulissery

The first time we tasted pineapple pulissery was probably at my friend Ani’s place, last Onam. Having enquired about the recipe, I decided to try it out. Thankfully, it turned out so well that my boys have asked to prepare only this one when I make pulissery. I have lost count of the number of times, I have made this at Read More


Lip-smacking Bombay Pav Bhaji delight

It is that time of the year when rain showers take up much of the month-long weather forecast. It is the best time to enjoy hot and spicy food. Pav bhaji is a Mumbai street food that you can relish as a rainy day snack or meal. It is a spicy mixed vegetable curry prepared with special blend of spices Read More


Can Overwatch esports work as a lifestyle product?

  When we talk about Overwatch, it often seems as though the game has two distinct quests. First, there’s Overwatch the intellectual property and popular shooter, which is supported by the cinematics, comics, and general lore of the setting. Overwatch is extremely successful in this capacity, garnering over 150 million engagements on Tumblr in just under a year. Overwatch has a fan following that dwarfs traditional media properties, and Read More