Team L&M As we mark this year’s World Health Day, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how consumer awareness around food, health, and hygiene has evolved over the past year. The Godrej Food Trends Report 2024 had predicted a significant shift in consumer choices, with a growing focus on clean eating, ethical sourcing, and […]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.
HOLI SPECIAL RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA, New Delhi. THANDAI KULFI Ingredients Quantity Milk (Full Cream) 2 lit Almond 20 gm Pistachio 20 gm Green Cardamom 4-5 no Thandai Syrup 150 gm Sugar Optional Method Heat milk in a heavy bottom pan on slow heat Add crushed green […]Read More
VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA HEART CHOCO POPS Ingredients Quantity Chocolate Cake premix 1 kg Ref. Oil 50 ml Water 500ml Vanilla essence 2-3 drop Whipping Cream (Rich Bakery Cream) 300 ml Dark chocolate 250 gm White Chocolate 250 […]Read More
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
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