Although a flatbread by definition, bammy can be easily confused for a cake, pancake, or even crispy fried cutlets. It’s known by many names such..

Salak or salacca palm is a species of palm native to Java and Sumantra regions of Indonesia that bears strangely unique fruits also known as..

The mysterious looking akebi fruit tastes as peculiar as it appears, and signifies the arrival of autumn. Read on to uncover the taste and culinary..

Spearmint, the aromatic herb from the Lamiaceae family, goes by multiple names including lamb mint, common mint, Our Lady’s Mint, and garden mint. The prefix..

Obtained from the preparation of mango fruit, amchur is a spice that’s capable of imparting a tropical feel to any dish it’s added to. What..

Steaming hot, soft, syrupy, and incredibly sweet balls of gulab jamun are at the heart of Mughlai cuisine. They are sold on the streets, in..

Bhel Puri, or bhel, is akin to the food family of chaats, described as salty, spicy-sour snacks, however, some chaats are sweet as well. Bhel..

Fluffy, soft, and flavorsome, taftoon is a staple bread from Persian and Pakistani cuisine that’s devoured as a side with delicious curries, stews, and soups. ..

Crisp, juicy, and incredibly sweet, jalebi is considered the national sweet dish of India because of its huge fan base. Whether savored as a hot..

Aromatic, sweet, and warm, kahwah is a staple herbal tea from the South Asian region of Kashmir that’s not only delicious but comforting and serves..

Tender, elastic, and sour, banku is a dish of boiled dough balls that are traditionally served alongside sizzling-hot grilled fish, shito (hot sauce), shitor din..

Every country in the world has its own peculiar taste in food. While some people prefer subtle and mildly flavored dishes, others like to add..

Bursting with tons of flavors and textures, gol gappa is a popular street snack from the Indian subcontinent that locals love to munch on regardless..

Sheermal is a saffron-infused Persian milk bread that’s popular around the Middle East and Indian subcontinent. The word sheermal literally means “milk-rubbed” from the Persian..