Category Archives: Desi Totkay

Why is Hemp used on Holi?

From “Bhang ka rang jama ho chaka chak” to “Zara si aur pila do Bhang”, there are enough Bollywood scores dedicated to this Holi-special drink. Holi is not only the most colourful festival of our country but undoubtedly the most fun one as well. The day of Holi witnesses large public gatherings, where people gather with friends and… Read More »

Hyderabadi Bagara Baingan Recipe

Bagara Baingan is a flavorful, tasty curry made with small eggplants in a tangy, creamy gravy made with coconut, peanuts, sesame seeds, tamarind, and Indian spices. This vegan and gluten-free eggplant dish is a specialty of Hyderabadi cuisine and is often served with any number of different Biryani recipes. Bagara is the Hyderabadi word for tempering or “tadka,” which is simply… Read More »

She used to make 40 parathas at a time

A paratha (“parotta” in south India) is a coiled flatbread with multiple crispy layers. Think puff pastry transformed into a softer, flavorful flatbread. Parathas are commonly eaten in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, with some variations. The north Indian lachha paratha (meaning coiled paratha) or khasta paratha (crispy paratha) is made with whole wheat flour. The south Indian… Read More »

Jannat Mirza’s surprising revelation of getting an offer in the drama Parizaad

In response to the trolling and to address the situation, Mirza took to social media and stated, “Never wanted to explain myself here or share personal chats here on social media because I find it disrespectful, but things were getting out of control. “She also mentioned that she plans to take action against cyberbullying and defamation from certain… Read More »