Dosa

GST breather: Dosa batter, custard powder, kitchen lighter to get cheaper as rates likely to be lowered

A final decision would be taken by the GST Council on 9 September

From Dosa to Kheer: Social media on what India should pick as its national dish

When it comes to the national symbols, India has it all. We have a national emblem, anthem, song, flower, fruit, river, tree, animal, bird, and even a national calendar and allegiance. Everything, except one: a national dish.

Chennai’s kaapi act that’s hard to copy

You still have to come to Chennai for the real filter coffee. As every Madrasi great grandmother will tell you, it all starts with the right proportion of coffee and chicory seeds, roasted just so over a fire, then immediately powdered in a good old handgrinder bought in Mylapore’s bylanes.

Why Hillary's all-south Indian breakfast fare wasn't 'traditional'

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was treated to the finest south Indian fare of idli, dosa, uthapam, upma for a breakfast meeting with SM Krishna in the Capital today. Read on to know why these south Indian dishes may not be 'Indian' at all.

How I learnt to love Udupi food and found myself

You never really value what is served to you – quite literally – on a platter as a child. But age, wisdom and the wonders of holige, saaru, and jackfruit bring a prodigal foodie back home.