It began as a mealtime staple in the paddy fields of Southeast Asia, spread to Japan in the 8th century and today, it’s jumped onto mainstream menus across the world. Not only is sushi healthy, but it’s easy to make as well. And if people are eating out, there’s a huge chance they will opt for sushi. Affirms restaurateur Amit Jambotkar, “There was a time when we were averse to the words ‘raw fish’. Over time, the taboo in our minds has disappeared, thanks to pioneer restaurants that made the dish so popular.” “Today, in metro cities, people have it once a week at least and they love these little perfectly-rolled parcels. We also serve sushi at our eatery and we’ve realised that our guests now know their sushi better than chefs. Sushi essentially means vinegared rice, but we now see variations like mayonnaise, cream cheese and fried chicken,” he adds. Chef Vicky Ratnani outlines why sushi has caught on so much. He says, “It’s not fine dining or an expensive thing anymore. Many big ... » Learn More about Got a sushi craving? Here’s what’s making it so popular today
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Celeb-approved chocolate recipes for you
These lip-smacking recipes will make your mouth water. IMAGE: Diana Penty and Sonakshi Sinha with Zeba Kohli. Photograph: Kind courtesy Zeba Kohli/Living Foodz/Instagram On the television show Gimme Chocolate , Indian chocolatier Zeba Kohli hosts two celebrities in each episode, chosen from among her friends and acquaintances. Here are some interesting recipes from the show: Chocolate Almond Muffins Guests: Sonakshi Sinha and Diana Penty Ingredients 60 gm coconut flour 1 tbsp cocoa powder 90 gm Stevia 110 gm oil 3/4 tbsp baking powder 80 ml heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla essence 4 eggs 80 gm chopped sugar free chocolate 30 gm chopped almonds Method In a mixing bowl add coconut flour, stevia, cocoa powder, baking powder In a separately bowl whisk eggs, oil, cream and vanilla essence. Mix it until it’s all combined Grease a microwave muffin tray. Add the batter to the tray and put sugarfree chopped chocolate and ... » Learn More about Celeb-approved chocolate recipes for you
Bamboo finds favour with artisans and architects in Kerala for green construction
Bamboo artisan Shylaja KP from Wayanad, Kerala, is busy applying the “finishing touches” to her craftwork. As she sets up a home stall showcasing an array of intricate bamboo products at the five-day Kerala Bamboo Fest that kicks off virtually on Tuesday, Shylaja is lent a helping hand by her 22-year-old daughter Sunitha PS, an artist, with some spiffy bamboo artwork. “We plan to exhibit 15 different bamboo products such as lampshades, fruit and snack baskets, gift boxes, pen cups and mobile phone stands,” says Shylaja, a member of Sushi Crafts, a bamboo artisan collective. A design workshop organised by the Kerala Bamboo Mission last month, introduced her to novel techniques of bamboo craft, which she quickly improvised on to diversify her catalogue. “Some of the new products I’m exhibiting this year include bamboo clocks and eco-friendly trays,” she points out. Bamboo craftwork | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Like Shylaja, Idukki-based artisan Benny KA of ... » Learn More about Bamboo finds favour with artisans and architects in Kerala for green construction
Anti-poverty efforts also benefits front-line worker
BEIJING-China's poverty alleviation work does more than just create wealth for impoverished residents. It also brings warmth to front-line participants. Shi Peng, a patent examiner at the National Intellectual Property Administration, is one of hundreds of thousands of officials stationed in rural China to spearhead poverty reduction efforts. Since 2017, the 38-year-old has been dispatched to two villages in Sangzhi county, Hunan province. Spending four years in a mountainous county, once home to some of the poorest areas in China, would perhaps be seen as a hardship for many, but Shi cherishes it. "I have learned a lot from the people I helped and served," Shi said. "That can never be achieved through office work." Engaging in patent work for more than 10 years, Shi grew tired of his regular job sitting in front of a computer all day. He thought poverty alleviation was an opportunity to change. "I was not afraid of living in poor conditions. I was born and grew up in rural ... » Learn More about Anti-poverty efforts also benefits front-line worker