The Hungry Notebook

  The ancient winter snack currently taking trends in the wellness industry worldwide. Introduction: If you imagine Indian street food, then surely the first thing that springs to mind is chaats, golgappas and samosas. However, there is one unsung hero in the global health revolution that should be given a front-row seat and that is the Sand-Roasted Sweet Potatoes or as they are locally known Bhujiya Shakarkandi. Not such a distant memory to millions of Indians but increasingly appreciated as a satisfying, naturally sweet, smoke-flavored and nutritiously satisfying root vegetable, this can be found all over the Indian sub-continent, as well as in neighboring countries. You can be refreshing your stroll on India Gate, Delhi or seeking an all-in-one after work food item, this dirt dish enchants it all! The Reason Why It Is Going Viral Now In a world that demands whole food choices, vegan diets, and no-preservative snacks, roasted sweet potatoes are on the uprising. As the world shif...

  “🧀 Move over mozzarella — India’s secret cheese is finally getting its moment.” Introduction: What is Kalari Cheese? You’ll be in for a pleasant surprise if you assume that Indian cheese is just paneer. Discover Kalari Cheese, a wonderful cheese that doesn’t get much attention but is made in the Himalayan valleys of Jammu & Kashmir. Ricotta Salata is dried in the sun, half-fermented and stands out with its hard crust and runny center after frying. When it’s raw, it squeaks, turns into a melty mozzarella texture while cooking and tastes like a bite of bland, buttery, smokey comfort. What makes this even better is that you don’t need a lot of things to make it at home. If you treasure culinary adventure, are a cheese fan or like dishes cooked at home, Kalari Cheese should have a place in your kitchen History and Culture Kalari (or Maish Krej locally) is a style from the Gujjar tribe in Jammu and Kashmir. Nomadic herders originally made it as a way to store milk during cold, h...