Cook the rice with salt and whole spices. Drain the water once cooked and discard the whole spices. Keep aside. Grind the soaked cashews and poppy seeds with water into a fine paste. Heat mustard oil ...

Ever wondered why dishes are placed in a particular order on a banana leaf? Discover the traditional serving method, from sides and pickles to curries, rice and desserts, and the cultural logic behind ...

On Onam, you can't say no to a hearty Sadya, but what is served in this typical meal served on banana leaf? Here's what you need to know.

Wrapping a whole snapper in banana leaves keeps the fish super moist—and turns the dish into a total showstopper. Banana leaves will lend a sweet, slightly floral flavor to the fish while it cooks, ...

Planning to head out for a delicious Onam Sadhya? Here's your handy guide to identifying the dishes served on the banana leaf including rice, sambar, avial, olan, thoran, erissery, kaalan, pachadi, ...

Bibingka is a cake made of rice flour, so it’s naturally gluten-free, chewy but tender throughout, with a soufflé-like fluffiness. It’s traditionally cooked in a clay pot over and under hot coals, a ...