Recipes by Swapnadeep Mukherjee, Head Chef, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa, New Delhi Tri-colour coconut ladoo Ingredients Quantity Coconut powder 3 cups Condensed milk 1 cup Orange color one pinch Green color one pinch Clarified butter 1 spoon Milk ½ cup Method Take a pan, heat it and put clarified butter. Add coconut powder […]Read More
Food – Flavours, Recipes & Culinary Stories
Welcome to the Food section of Life and More, where taste meets creativity. Discover delicious recipes, culinary trends, chef interviews, restaurant features, and healthy eating tips that celebrate the art of food.
From traditional Indian flavours to global cuisine inspirations, this page brings you stories that explore culture through cuisine. Whether you’re a home cook, a foodie, or someone who loves dining experiences, find ideas that inspire your kitchen and your palate.
Explore the world of food — where every dish tells a story and every flavour creates a memory.
MAKAR SANKRANTI SPECIAL RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA Makar Sankranti is an important festival for the followers of Sanatan Dharma, celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy every year. This festival marks the Sun’s entry into the zodiac sign Capricorn (Makara), marking the beginning of its northward journey (Uttarayana). It […]Read More
Parimal Shah There’s something truly special about jaggery, or gur, especially in the winter months. This traditional Indian sweetener is more than just a delightful indulgence; it’s packed with health benefits, particularly when it comes to fighting off common colds. Remember those comforting remedies prepared by Daadi Maa, blending jaggery with warm spices to soothe […]Read More
NEW YEAR RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA GOSHT BIRYANI Ingredients Quantity Basmati Rice 1 kg Gosht Boti without bone 1 kg Cardamom 10 gm Cinnamon 10gm Cumminseed 10gm Cloves 10gm Ginger 40gm Garlic 10gm Green Chilies 100 gm Fried Onion 50gm Coriander Leaves 1 bunch Pudina 1 bunch […]Read More
Parimal Shah As winter grips Delhi, the city’s air quality often deteriorates to alarming levels, with the AQI frequently crossing 400 and entering the “severe” category. This toxic air, laden with fine particulate matter, poses serious health risks, including coughing, wheezing, and exacerbated respiratory conditions. For individuals with asthma or other lung-related issues, this season […]Read More
CHRISTMAS RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE FUDGE COOKIES Ingredients Quantity Unsalted butter 360gm Brown sugar 620gm Chocolate melted 400gm Chocolate chopped/ chips 1300gm Eggs 6nos Flour 450gm Cocoa powder 100gm Baking powder 5gm […]Read More
Parimal Shah Honey Ginger Herbal Tea is not just a comforting drink but also loaded with a combination of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, which help to provide different health benefits. Enjoying this traditional brew has never been easier, with modern conveniences such as smart tea vending machines and ready-to-brew packaged forms. Here are six compelling […]Read More
Team L&M CHILDREN’s DAY SPECIAL RECIPES by Swapnadeep Mukherjee, Executive Chef, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa HONEY YOGHURT AND STRAWBERRY PIE Ingredients Quantity Maida 300 gm Butter 200 gm Breakfast sugar 100 gm Milk 50gm Strawberry 100 gm Yoghurt 500 gm Whip cream 400 gm Gelatin 10 gm Saffron .5 gm Honey 60 gm METHOD: […]Read More