Organised by the Bengali community in Mumbai, Durga Puja pandals offer an extraordinary devotional experience for worshipping Maa Durga. A special bhog is offered to the goddess and distributed as prasad to all the devotees each year. More than 30,000 people take bhog in this pandal each year and cooking at such a large scale is not easy! The scale of cooking is huge and the responsibility is even bigger - but year by year - tirelessly in all devotion - the bhog is cooked and served with love and consumed by thousands in the spirit of Joi Maa Durga! In this episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explores what goes into making the bhog at Powai Sarvajanin Durgotsav 2024. Take a look.
10 October,2024 08:00 PM IST
Tanya Maniktala, who recently wowed audiences with her role in the action thriller Kill, is a hardcore foodie. In an exclusive chat with mid-day.com, the actress revealed that while she can do many things, dieting is not one of them. From discussing the food the Kill cast enjoyed in Amritsar to revealing the biggest prankster on set, from talking about Mumbai monsoons to choosing pakoras over vada pav—catch Tanya Maniktala unfiltered, only on mid-day.com. #tanyamaniktala #raghavjuyal #kill #entertainment #exclusive #lakshya #interview #exclusiveinterview #food #pizza #paratha
13 August,2024 07:35 PM IST
The festival of Holi 2024 is witnessing the preparation of a lot of delicious dishes and Puran Poli is one of them. Made of simple ingredients, this sweet and aromatic Maharashtrian recipe is extremely popular, especially during the Holi festival. Join us as we guide you through each step, from preparing the flavorful filling of lentils and jaggery to crafting the perfect dough. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, easy-to-follow instructions by Chef Jigna Thanvi will ensure your Puran Poli turns out soft, flavorful, and utterly irresistible. Don't miss out on making your Holi celebration even more special with this delightful recipe!
24 March,2024 09:30 AM IST
Ramadan 2024 is here opening doors to one of the biggest Iftar markets in Mumbai. Each year, Mohammad Ali Road comes alive during the period of Ramadan with a variety of feasts so irresistible, that you are bound to be left wondering what to try. But worry not. Here is a food walk at the mecca of Ramadan Iftari feast, Mohammad Ali Road with treats that are must-try. From savory snacks like samosas, kebabs, cutlets and Kebab to desserts like Phirni and Mawa Jalebi, if you are going to Mohammed Ali Road, watch the video to know what not to miss on Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai.
20 March,2024 05:00 PM IST
Christmas 2023 is screaming gifts, parties and a lot of cakes! Strawberry is in the season and what better way to celebrate Christmas than making an indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake. The best part about it? This cake recipe by Chef Shubhi Singh is No-Bake! So even if you don’t want to dabble with oven settings and get into the technical of baking, this Strawberry Cheesecake will totally come out fine. The bonus is that this recipe is Vegetarian-friendly and uses no artificial flavourings or colours. So this Christmas, get your apron ready to make this delicious No-Bake Cheesecake recipe and why not! After all, its Christmas!
22 December,2023 12:18 PM IST
The time of Christmas 2023 is here, bringing to the forefront the irresistible deliciousness of cakes. The festival of Christmas goes hand in hand with the craziness of cakes and why not? After all, we all love baking and digging into those soft and spongy Christmas cakes isn’t it? When Christmas comes, bakeries around the city get going to keep up with the demand in one of the busiest seasons of the year. When cakes are baked commercially, managing the mass-scale production is no easy feat. So, this time we went inside a cake factory to see what happens inside a cake factory and how cakes are made. Be it Christmas cake recipes or the ones for Birthday, this mini-factory in Mumbai is always smelling of delicious cakes and we can vouch for that. Watch the video to visit this mini cake production factory in Mumbai.
20 December,2023 06:33 PM IST
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To be able to counter the evil of packaged foods, it is essential to read food labels. And it is this awareness that Revant Himatsingka aka Food Pharmer intends to spread. Despite facing lawsuits, this 'Food Pharmer' is on a journey to raise awareness about the evils of packaged foods. “Today, being able to read food labels is an even more important skill than coding," says Revant Himatsingka aka Food Pharmer. In an exclusive interview with Mid-day, Revant Himatsingka shares friendly tips on how to read food labels and make healthy mindful choices when buying packaged foods. Watch the video.
29 November,2023 10:42 AM IST
Diwali: Sunday Mid-day.com goes behind the scenes with Cake artist Zankhana Makwana while making a hand-painted cake, from scratch. Based out of Mumbai, Zankhana is a cake artist who treats her fans this year with a special festive cake with a Diwali theme. Take a look!#Diwali #diwali2023 #diwalicake #diwalicelebration
24 November,2023 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai
Step into the serene world of Sukoon, Bandra's newest vegetarian haven, where alfresco dining meets clean, soul-satisfying delights! Join us as Sunday mid-day explore the lush garden cafe and indulge in a culinary journey curated by renowned restaurateur Suren Joshi. From unique dishes like cassava fries with kimchi mayo to nostalgic treats like sabudana thalipeeth, Sukoon is a delightful blend of tranquility and flavor. Unplug, unwind, and discover the essence of Sukoon - where good food meets a peaceful retreat!
20 November,2023 06:04 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Govt has banned the production, storage, distribution, and sale of Halal-certified food with immediate effect. UP Police has registered cases against several companies for allegedly selling Halal-certified products using forged documents. A Halal certificate indicates that a product has been prepared in accordance with Islamic law and is suitable for consumption by Muslims. ‘Halal’ is an Arabic word that means permissible as opposed to 'haram'. The FIR was registered in Hazratganj Kotwali on a complaint of Shailesh Sharma. According to the statement by the UP government, there are no provisions for marking halal certification on labels in the government rules related to drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics, nor is there any mention of halal certification in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and its related rules. Any direct or indirect mention of halal certification on the labels of medicines, medical devices, or cosmetics constitutes falsification under the said Act, making it a punishable offence. This is not the first time that there has been a controversy over Halal-certified food. Earlier, there had been a Halal controversy over Halal-tea premix being used on Vande-Bharat train and even the use of halal-certified jaggery to prepare the prasadam at the Sabarimala temple.
19 November,2023 02:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
