Articles by Shirin Mehrotra
Bbq, kimchi, corn dog, stew: Decode classic Korean food from K-pop flavours
India serves two distinct types of Korean food. Which one is better? That depends on which Korea you know
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 04:13 PM IST
Cask a spell: India, the world’s largest whisky market, is changing
Home-grown labels, once a thing to hide away, are now brands to boast about. Single-malt makers are capitalising on climate, indigenous barley, Indian origins.
Updated on Apr 20, 2024 11:15 PM IST
6 cities. 60 menus. Secret sauces. Taboo treats: Here’s what India eats now
We scanned more than 60 menus. We found: A new bird is flying in, pricing's magic number, everyone wants local, seasonal, unusual. One word remains forbidden
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 04:06 PM IST
Rich, dark, spreading fast: How did Indian chocolate get so cool?
India’s craft-chocolate makers are breaking the mould. Finer beans, textures and local flavours are winning global prizes. Your childhood treat is growing up
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 02:46 PM IST
The golden era of air travel: Air India's food service of the 1970s-80s
With the national carrier announcing an overhaul of its inflight menu, we look back at how the food in Air India flights has evolved over the decades.
Published on May 09, 2023 03:20 PM IST
The palate and the planet: Indian restaurants doing right by Earth
Fine dining costs the earth. It doesn’t have to exploit it too. See how four chefs are minimising waste, championing local and serving seasonal at every meal
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 06:52 PM IST
Grains of truth: Why India is mad over millets again
Millets are better for you and for the Earth. Five chefs help you turn the ancient food into modern meals
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 02:57 PM IST
The grater divide: How did so much cheese end up smothering our street food?
It started with butter. Then came post-liberalisation’s culinary adventurers, and Instagram. As the streetside theatrics intensify, freakish golas and golgappas could be next.
Updated on Sep 17, 2022 06:05 PM IST
Shirin Mehrotra