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Photo: Reuters/Brendan McDermid CHICAGO, IL (REUTERS) - Fresh onions are the likely source of an E. coli outbreak at McDonald's restaurants that has sickened 49 people and killed one, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said late on October 23, alarming some

India-West Staff Reporter MUMBAI - Kikkoman India has appointed Chef Manjit Gill as an industry advisor. Kikkoman soy sauce is the market leader not only in Japan but also in the United States and many European countries and is now eyeing the Indian

Ingredients                          Wheat flour                            ¾ cup Besan                                      5 tsp Ragi flour                               5 tsp Spinach(chopped)                  ¼ cup Carrot                                    1 medium size Ginger paste                           ½ tsp Garlic paste                            ½ tsp Green chilies                          1 piece Carom seeds                           ½ tsp Black cumin seeds                  ¼ tsp Water                                      ¾ cup Salt to taste to taste Cooked preparation                 6 Method 1.Make dough by

There are as many kheer or payasam varieties as there are languages and regions in India. Some suggestions as the festive season is upon us: The Classic The quintessential kheer, rice kheer is a creamy delight that combines the goodness of rice

Ingredients         Beetroot               1 large Rice                      ¼ cup Carrot                   1 small Onion                   1 medium size Capsicum             1 small Cauliflower          ¼ cup Peas                      ¼ cup Oil                        1 tbsp Soy chunks           10 piece Green chilies        1 piece Cumin seed           ¼ tsp Cinnamon              1 small piece Cloves                    2 piece Cardamom             1 piece Sugar                      ½ tsp Bay leaves               1 piece Salt to

Any festival in India is incomplete without bonding over food. On Dussehra this year, people across India marked the festival by binging on sweets. After nine days of fasting during Navratri, taste buds also deserve a treat, right? A quick

Coconut is a popular tropical fruit that is used in a range of cuisines to add a distinct, somewhat sweet flavor. It is high in fiber, antioxidants, healthy fats, and minerals. It also contains cytokines, which help combat ageing and

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Chef Vikas Khanna’s New York restaurant, Bungalow, has been recognized by The New York Times as one of America’s 50 best restaurants, offering what the publication describes as “a nostalgic journey into India’s vintage clubhouses.” The review

Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, and what you drink can significantly impact gut health. Here are five nutritious beverages to consider incorporating into your daily routine for a happier, healthier gut! Kefir Kefir is a fermented milk drink,

Ingredients                          Spinach                            1 cup Rice                                   ¼ cup Carrot                                1 small size Onion                                1 medium size Capsicum                          1 small size Cauliflower(chopped) ¼ cup Peas                                  ¼ cup Oil                                      1 tbsp Soy chunks                       10 piece Green chilies                   1 piece Cumin seeds                    ¼ tsp Cinnamon                       1 small piece Cloves                               2 piece Cardamom

From Akshaya Patra What we eat can influence our bodies and our minds. We know that nutrition happy meal can make us powerful or feeble, but it can also help or hurt how we think and feel. Nowadays, people are more

Photo: @suvirsaran Suvir Saran is the author of three celebrated cookbooks: Indian Home Cooking, American Masala, and Masala Farm. His recipes have been featured in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many more.

Ingredients                           Capsicum 1 big size Carrot 1 medium size Cabbage

MIAMI, FL (REUTERS) - Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, succumbing to mounting losses amid poor demand for its once-iconic food storage containers. The company's popularity exploded in the 1950s as women of the post-war generation held "Tupperware

Ingredients For the orange butter sauce: 1.5 cups orange juice 2.5 tablespoons unsalted butter For the orange biscuits: 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 2 cups bleached all-purpose flour plus more for kneading 1 2/3 tablespoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup milk whole recommended 1/4 cup orange juice Preparation For the orange butter sauce: Boil orange juice for 5 minutes or until reduced in half. Add butter

Photo: Reuters/Danny Moloshok India-West News DeskLOS ANGELES, CA - Padma Lakshmi, the former host and judge of Top Chef, is teaming up with former NBCUniversal content chief Susan Rovner for a new cooking competition series on CBS, according to Deadline. The

Ingredients                                  Carrot 1 small size Tomato 1 small size Onion 1 small size Corn starch 2 dsp Cabbage small piece Capsicum ½ small size French beans 4 piece Oil 1 dsp Tomato sauce 1 tsp Coriander leaves 1 bunch Soy sauce ½ tsp Garlic paste ½ tsp Ginger paste ½ tsp Chili sauce ½

Photo: Reuters/Daniel Becerril SHARON, ND (REUTERS) - Shifting drinking habits, particularly reduced alcohol consumption and the rising popularity of alternatives like hard seltzers, are reshaping the US beer industry. With Americans drinking less beer and gravitating toward beverages like hard seltzers, ready-to-drink

SACRAMENTO, CA (ANI) - As pistachios gain recognition as a global superfood, California’s pistachio industry is setting its sights on India's rapidly expanding market. Sumit Saran, the India representative of American Pistachio Growers - a group representing over 865 growers

Ingredients                Potato                        4 medium size Coriander leaves       1 bunch Ginger paste              1 tsp Chat masala               ½ tsp Lemon juice               ½ tsp Green chili                  1 piece Garlic paste                 ½ tsp Salt to taste to taste Method 1.Grind chopped coriander leaves with spices and salt to prepare chutney. 2. Boil, peel and slice potatoes. 3.

Ingredients           Cabbage                ½ cup Onion                    1 small size Gram flour            2 dsp Rice flour              1 dsp Oil (absorbed)       1 dsp Green chili             2 piece Ginger paste           ½ tsp Garlic paste             ½ tsp Cumin seed powder ¼ tsp Carom seeds             ¼ tsp Red chili powder      ¼ tsp Turmeric powder        ¼ tsp Salt to taste

Ingredients                  Semolina ¾ cup Onion 1 medium size Oil As neededs French bean 5 piece Capsicum 1 small size Cabbage ½ small size Carrot 1 small size Groundnut 2 dsp Green gram 1 tsp Urad dal 1 tsp Green chili 2 pieces Mustard seed  ½ tsp Water ¾ cup (approx.) Curry leaves  A few Salt

Ingredients          Refined flour 1/3 cup Onion 1 medium size Tomato sauce 2 tbsp French bean 6 piece Rice flour 5 tsp Carrot 1 small Capsicum 1 small Beet root Half small Chilli sauce 1 dsp Soy sauce 1 dsp Refined oil 1 dsp Black pepper powder   ¼ tsp Water (as required) 2/3 cup

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Chef Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant 'Bungalow' recently received a three-star rating from The New York Times. It is after "almost 25 years," that an Indian restaurant has achieved such a rating. Earlier this month, the Michelin-star

Photo: Reuters/Rupak De Chowdhuri CHENNAI, (REUTERS) - Indian snacks maker Bikaji Foods is "not for sale" and is instead on the prowl itself, aiming to cash in on the growing appetite for savory brands in the world's most populous country. The Indian

Photo: Wikipedia Ingredients                 Eggs 2 Onion 1  Bell pepper ½  Carrot ½  Tomato ½  Green beans 3  Oil 1 tsp Green chili 1 piece Coriander leaves  a few sprigs Black pepper powder ¼ tsp Salt to taste  Method 1. Chop finely all vegetables and blanch except coriander leaves. 2. Beat eggs till frothy, add blanched

Ingredients              Rice flour                  ½ cup Ragi flour                   2/3 cup Water (as required) Fillings Onion                        2 small size Cabbage (Chopped) ½ cup Capsicum                  1 small size Carrot                       1 small size Beans                        6 piece Potato 20 g               1 small size Oil 20 ml                  2 dsp Black pepper powder 1 tsp Green chili                 1 piece Ginger paste

By Nicole Presley Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti, cook al-dente according to box instructions 1/2 cup broth (vegetable or fish) 1 chipotle pepper and 2 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce + additional pieces of chipotle pepper for garnish 3 tablespoons olive oil 20 large shrimp 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon

Photo: Reuters/Anushree Fadnavis HYDERABAD, (REUTERS) - Nearly 12% of tested spice samples failed to meet quality and safety standards, according to data obtained of tests by Indian authorities after several countries took steps over contamination risks in two popular brands. The Food

Batter Ingredients: Bread – 6 slices Bengal gram flour: 100 g (1 cup) Refined oil (absorbed): 50 ml (5 dsp) Curd: 10 g (1 dsp) Green chilli paste: 4 g (1 tsp) Coriander powder: 2 g (1½ tsp) Ginger paste: 2 g (½ tsp) Garlic paste: 2 g

Get ready to plate up some tricolor dishes this week. Here are some mouth-watering recipes to add a twist to your breakfast or lunch to remember the mother country. Paratha Add some dash of tricolor to your aloo or gobhi parathas in

By Alia A Ingredients: 1 tbsp. cooking oil, plus more for the baking pan 2 small bell peppers, one green and one red, diced 1 small onion, finely diced 1 small tomato, diced Salt and pepper 2 tbsp. breadcrumbs 1 8.75-oz. can corn, drained 3 cups cooked rice 1 5-oz.

By Ericka Sanchez Ingredients: 1 cup Real California Milk Crema Mexicana 2 (canned) chipotle peppers in adobo, seeds removed 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Adjust salt if necessary. Transfer to a

TORONTO, (IANS) - Actress Preity Zinta is a true “desi” at heart, as she shared that “nothing compares” to Indian food and vibe. Preity took to Instagram, where she shared a reel of herself attending a food festival in Toronto, which

Photo: @marisolcooks By Marisol Chancellor Ingredients: – 4 bolillo rolls (birote, telera or any other crusty bread) – Olive oil – 3-4 cups seasoned, refried beans – 10 oz. Real California Asadero, Oaxaca or Quesadilla cheese, coarsely grated For the pico de gallo: – 3 ripe Roma tomatoes,

Photo: idahopotato.com Ingredients: 6 medium Idaho potatoes, well-scrubbed 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, cut in 1 1/2-inch chunks 3 medium onions, peeled, quartered and separated into slices 3 medium green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 pieces 6 1/2-inch slices of fresh pineapple, cored

SINGAPORE, (REUTERS) - At Singapore's House of Seafood restaurant, the fish-head curry comes with a side of crunchy crickets, the tofu has bugs crawling out of it and the patrons can't get enough. The seaside restaurant is the first eatery to

India-West News Desk If you love idli-sambar, there's a viral video that will surely captivate you. Artist Rucha Limaye recently shared a realistic painting of this popular South Indian dish on her canvas, garnering widespread admiration online. In the video, Rucha is

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Shipra Khanna, one of India’s most celebrated culinary figures, has profoundly impacted the country's food scene. Her televised cooking journey began with her triumphant win in the second season of ‘MasterChef India,’ propelling her into the limelight

Photo: Trans America Institute Ingredients 1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ⅛ teaspoon cayenne 2 5-ounce fish filets (such as trout, snapper, or flounder) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 cups mixed greens 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil Salad 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 4 cups mixed greens 1 teaspoon

Photo: Leela Palace India-West News Desk BENGALURU - In a live awards ceremony held in Hong Kong, the much-anticipated list of Asia's 50 Best Bars for 2024 was unveiled. Only one Indian bar has made it to the list, which is led

From The Baby Carrot Association Of America A baby carrot is a carrot sold at a smaller size before reaching maturity. A baby-cut carrot is a small piece cut from a larger carrot; baby-cut carrots are often marketed as "baby carrots,"

India-West Staff Reporter SAN FRANCISCO, CA - In partnership with Chef Tony Gemignani, the renowned 13-time World Pizza Champion, Princess Cruises has set a new Guinness World Records title for the "World's Largest Pizza Party." This milestone was achieved simultaneously across

Ingredients ½ cup precooked or frozen brown rice to quinoa ½ cup cooked black beans ⅛ teaspoon cumin ⅛ teaspoon cayenne ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder ½ cup red cabbage, shredded 3 ounces shredded or chopped leftover chicken or extra-firm tofu ⅓ avocado, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh salsa Directions If using frozen rice, cook according

Finding ways to stay cool and refreshed is essential, and one delightful way is by incorporating kiwi into your diet. This nutrient-packed fruit is perfect for a variety of dishes that can tantalize your taste buds and keep your cool.

From California Growers Tomato Association SACRAMENTO, CA - There are an incredible number of differences between store bought tomatoes and tomatoes that are processed for canning and sauces. One of the first and most important is that processed tomatoes are harvested ripe

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi has shared some biryani cooking hacks taught to him by Ustad Habib Pasha, emphasizing that it is one dish that represents the country. Harpal shared, "I think biryani is a complete food in

Whether you're a dedicated vegan athlete or simply exploring plant-based options for your fitness routine, refueling with protein after a post workout meal is crucial for muscle repair and recovery. Here are five delicious and protein-packed vegan Post-Workout Meal ideas

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – Loca Loka, the vibrant new entrant in the international alcoBev scene, has announced an innovative fusion of Indian and Mexican cultures through their premium Tequila Blanco and Reposado. Crafted entirely from 100% Agave in

Ingredients 1 cup strawberries halved 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos 3 cloves garlic crushed 2 tsp fresh ginger grated 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp cornstarch 1 15.5 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tsp avocado