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Ingredients 1 cup Royal® Basmati Rice 2 cups water (for cooking the rice) ¼ cup cacao powder ¼ cup toasted sesame oil 5 tablespoons maple syrup Sea salt, to taste 1 cup whole milk or oat milk 1 cup water White sesame seeds, for garnish Candied orange slivers, for garnish Preparation 1.     Place

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY- Vikas Khanna has joined the chef-led meal delivery platform CookUnity, bringing a menu inspired by his New York restaurant Bungalow and the flavors of his hometown, Amritsar, to subscribers across parts of the United States. Khanna said

Ingredients Watermelon Mango Salsa 1½ cups seedless watermelon, small-diced and patted dry 1 cup ripe but firm mango, small-diced ½ cup cucumber, small-diced ¼ cup red onion, finely diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, plus more to taste Salt,

Ingredients 1½ cups Royal® Brown Basmati Rice 4 eggs 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 1 large avocado, pitted and chopped 1 cup chopped mixed green herbs, such as parsley, chives, tarragon, cilantro, and basil ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon fine sea salt Cool water, as

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Kentucky bourbon may soon be making a stronger pitch to Indian drinkers as U.S. lawmakers and trade officials push for greater access to one of the world's largest whiskey markets. The idea surfaced during a congressional

GENEVA-The 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission here has adopted seven standards and guidelines developed under India's chairmanship and co-chairmanship. The Codex Alimentarius Commission has also approved an Indian proposal to develop a global standard for cashew kernels; the move

Ingredients For the rice 1 cup Royal Basmati Rice, washed and drained ¼ cup slivered almonds 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt Black pepper For the steak 1 pint vine tomatoes 6–8 oz sirloin steak or tri-tip steak 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For the chimichurri 1 packed cup fresh parsley, finely

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Padma Lakshmi has spent years tasting food across the world, from judging dishes on ‘Top Chef’ to exploring America’s diverse culinary traditions on ‘Taste the Nation.’ But among the Indian restaurants she considers worth

Ingredients For the Rice 1 cup Royal Basmati Rice, uncooked 2½ cups water 2 tsp ghee Salt, to taste For the Rice Coating 2 cups cooked basmati rice 1 cup grated paneer 2½ tsp red curry paste 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp chili flakes 1 tbsp dried basil Salt, to taste For the

India-West News Desk ANN ARBOR, MI - Domino's will give away up to $1 million worth of free pizza after a U.S. Men's National Soccer Team player received a red card during the July 1 World Cup match against Bosnia and

India-West News Desk CHARLOTTE, NC - A new Indian restaurant here is combining regional Indian cooking with a dining space inspired by the social clubhouses that once served as gathering places across India. Zamindar’s Clubhouse, the 7,500-square-foot restaurant features separate dining, bar,

Photo: Assemblymember Jacqui IrwinIndia-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - For years, the confusing maze of more than 50 different date labels stamped on supermarket packaging has left shoppers playing a frustrating guessing game. Unsure whether a product is merely past its

AGARTALA - Tripura's Queen pineapple has become one of the state's most distinctive agricultural products, transforming a traditional fruit crop into an international export and a symbol of the northeastern state's identity. Pineapple has long been cultivated across Tripura's hills, valleys

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - With more than 70 exhibitors taking center stage at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, India has launched its largest-ever pavilion at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show, North America's premier specialty food exhibition. The

India-West News Desk JERSEY CITY, NJ - For years, New Jersey residents craving an authentic Kolkata ka roll made the trip into New York City. Beginning July 1, they can find one much closer to home. The Ka Roll Company, the Indian

WASHINGTON, DC-Hundreds of visitors queued up at Dupont Circle on June 27 to sample Indian mangoes at the annual Mango Festival, with many calling for wider availability of premium Indian varieties in the United States. The festival, organized by the Embassy

Ingredients 2 packs (8.5 oz each) Royal® Microwaveable White Basmati Rice 3 tbsp canola oil, divided 4 eggs, beaten Pinch of salt and pepper 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 2 tbsp soy sauce 4 green onions, thinly

Ingredients 1 package Royal Rice Ready-to-Heat Basmati Rice ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ cup breadcrumbs 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup steamed broccoli, finely chopped ½ tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Cook or heat the rice according to the package instructions and let it cool

Ingredients Royal basmati rice, 1 cup Unsalted butter, 1 tbsp Fennel seeds (lightly crushed), ½ tsp Salt, ½ tsp + ½ tsp + ½ tsp Carrots (sliced), 1 cup Zucchini (chopped), 1 cup Red onion (sliced), 1 small Olive oil, 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp Black pepper, ½ tsp

Known as the "King of Fruits," the mango has been cultivated in India for thousands of years and remains deeply connected to the country's culture, traditions, and cuisine. India is the world's largest producer of mangoes and is home to

Ingredients Yogurt Mixture 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 tbsp ginger paste 1/2 tbsp garlic paste Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 tsp turmeric 1 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chaat masala 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 tbsp olive oil Salt, to taste Skewers 1 pack Royal Microwaveable Tikka Masala Rice 7 oz paneer, cut

Photo Credit: X India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO - Hundreds of people gathered in a San Francisco park on May 31 for a free tasting event featuring popular Indian mango varieties, including Alphonso and Kesar. The event was hosted by Indian-origin resident Darshil

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY- Last Diwali, while much of Wall Street was winding down for the evening, Ankish Shetty was overseeing a culinary production spread across three New York City locations, serving 2,800 guests with butter chicken bites, gajar

Ingredients 2 cups rice 1 pinch saffron 1 cup warm water 8 cups water 3 tbsp yogurt 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 4–5 green cardamom pods 4–5 cloves 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 3 tbsp oil, plus more as needed 1 chicken stock cube Fried onions, for layering and garnish Preparation Bloom the saffron in 1

SEATTLE, WA- Indian mangoes are making a renewed entry into the wider US Pacific Northwest, including the Seattle market, following a year-long outreach initiative involving retailers, distributors and consumers. A segment on Fox 13 News program 'Good Day Seattle' highlighted the

Ingredients 1 cup Royal Authentic Basmati Rice 4 cups water, divided (2 cups for soaking, 2 cups for blending) 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener, or to taste 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon,

MUMBAI- Celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, who is currently seen on the cooking reality show 'Laughter Chefs', has spoken about his role in the film 'Love You Loktantra', which is set to premiere on Doordarshan. Harpal, who made his Bollywood debut with

Ingredients 1 lb chicken thighs 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1 1/2 tbsp ghee 1 large onion, finely diced 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1/2 tbsp hot honey 1/4 cup water or chicken stock 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp turmeric 3/4

MUMBAI-Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor said technology is not something to be feared, but something that should be adapted to as part of progress. "Whether it is AI or any other technology, we always need to adapt to it, and we have

Photo: Wikipedia India-West News Desk KOLKATA - In the closing stretch of a heated election season, an unlikely star emerged from the streets of Bengal. A humble paper cone of jhalmuri, long a staple of everyday life in eastern India, has found itself at the

India-West News Desk CHENNAI- South India’s masala dosa has secured a place among the world’s top pancakes, ranking sixth in the May 2026 list of the 50 best pancakes released by TasteAtlas. Tamil Nadu’s paper dosa and regular dosa also cracked

Ingredients ·       2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced small ·       1/2 cup finely diced red onion ·       1 small green bird’s eye chili, thinly sliced ·       2 teaspoons virgin coconut oil ·       3/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste ·       1 pack Royal® Microwaveable White Jasmine Rice Preparation ·       In a pot of water,

CHANDIGARH - Punjab is set to take a major step towards crop diversification and sustainable agriculture with the proposed establishment of a center of excellence for basmati during Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s ongoing visit to the Netherlands. The initiative aims to strengthen farmers’

From Heena Patel, Besharam, San Francisco Ingredients 1 lb shredded paneer 2 lb ricotta cheese 1 lb mawa (milk solids) 1 lb milk powder 1 lb sugar 3 tsp cardamom powder 1 whole nutmeg (for grating) 1/2 tsp rose essence 1/2 lb coarsely crushed cashew nuts 4 oz golden raisins 3 tbsp

CHENNAI-Shiv Ratan Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Bikaji Foods International, died on April 23 here after suffering a heart attack. He was 74. Agarwal had travelled to Chennai with his family for his wife’s medical treatment. According to sources, his wife

India-West News Desk MIAMI, FL - Ashoka, a longstanding staple in the international Desi food market, has officially unveiled a new packaging identity designed to “modernize its global presence while doubling down on its commitment to cultural authenticity.” Announced on April 22,

Photo: American Pistachio Growers India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - The global pistachio trade, long dominated by a handful of countries, is undergoing a dramatic shift as tensions surrounding Iran reshape supply chains and market dynamics. At the center of this transformation

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – Asha Bhosle, the iconic playback singer who defined the sound of Indian cinema for over seven decades, has died at 92. Beyond her unparalleled musical legacy, Bhosle was also a celebrated culinary enthusiast whose passion for

Ingredients 1 cup basmati rice 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cubed 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp sugar 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 tbsp coconut oil ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios Preparation In a large saucepan, combine the rice and 2 cups water. Bring

Ingredients 1 pouch Royal Mexican Style Street Corn Rice 2 chicken breasts Salt, to taste ½ packet taco seasoning 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 8 small tortillas Oil or butter, for brushing To Finish: Crema Fresh lime juice Chopped cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry and season

MUMBAI- 'Kundali Bhagya' fame Ssanjay Gaggnani, who will be seen in the web show 'Hotspot', shared how he had a deep spiritual experience that led him to turn vegetarian. Talking about what urged him to take this decision, Ssanjay shared that

Ingredients 2 cups Royal® Chakki Atta 1 packet active dry yeast ½ cup warm milk 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp oats 2 tbsp honey Salt, to taste Oil (for kneading and frying, if deep frying) 1 tsp baking powder  Preparation Place the warm milk in a bowl, add the yeast and sugar,

Photo: (Top): Molly Irani and Meherwan Irani (Source: Instagram)Photo: (Bottom): Ayesha Thapar, Srijith Gopinathan (Source: Instagram) India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - The James Beard Foundation has announced several Indian American culinary leaders and establishments as finalists for the 2026 Restaurant and Chef

Ingredients For the phirni: ¼ cup Royal Basmati rice ¼ cup milk (for grinding rice) 1-liter full cream milk 3–4 tbsp warm milk + 8–10 strands saffron (soaked and crushed) ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste) ½ tsp cardamom powder 1 tsp kewra water (optional) 2–3 tbsp chopped pistachios For

Ingredients To pulse: 1.5 cups rice 2 tbsp toor dal 1 dried red chili 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp black pepper To temper: 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp urad dal 1 tsp chana dal 3 dried red chilies (broken) ¼ tsp asafoetida ½ cup grated coconut (thawed if

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Hansal Mehta, who originally revolutionized television with the iconic ‘Khana Khazana,’ is returning to the world of food with a futuristic twist. His latest project, ‘Khana Dil Se – An AI Journey Through India’s Kitchen,’ is

Ingredients For the chicken: ·       2 large chicken breasts ·       Avocado oil ·       2 tbsp taco seasoning ·       For the bowl: ·       1 pouch Royal Ready-to-Heat Cuban Black Beans & Rice ·       1 large sweet potato, cut into wedges ·       ¼ cup pickled onions (for topping) ·       Fresh cilantro (for garnish) Seasoning blend for chicken: ·       1 tsp salt ·       ½ tsp

MUMBAI- Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna says that culinary art never stops evolving, unlike a framed painting.  “I think cuisines are forever evolving, they are never going to be stagnant and framed like the Mona Lisa has become framed. Cuisines are alive,

Picture: The Idaho Potato Commission This egg and mashed potato omelet combine classic flavors to create a satisfying breakfast that helps keep hunger at bay well into midday. Ingredients ⅓ cup egg substitute 2 egg whites 4 tablespoons prepared mashed Idaho® potatoes 1 heaping tablespoon fat-free

MUMBAI - Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar has once again shared his belief that agriculture is the essential foundation of all traditions and cultures. He explained, “So, what impacts food eventually? Agriculture. It comes down to you will cook what you get.