From best pickles in Hyderabad to authentic homemade recipes passed down generations, which are more than just condiments in India; they’re memories, traditions, and tiny explosions of flavor that make every meal special. But here’s the catch, the pickle aisle has changed. Supermarket shelves are filled with jars boasting long shelf lives, bright colors, and […]

Open a jar, and suddenly the room fills with spice, tang, and a little bit of nostalgia. That’s the magic Jandhyala Foods has been serving for more than two decades. Their Andhra pickles and authentic podis aren’t just condiments, they’re memories bottled up, waiting to be opened. If you’ve ever sat with a plate of […]

“Adilakshmi!” I waved in excitement as I spotted Adilakshmi, Nagavalli, and Balli playing on the riverbank. It was Vinayaka Chavithi, and our little group of friends had gathered there to wish each other and spend some time together. Amma had asked Anna to take me along so that I could return home on time for the evening pooja. […]

“I am hungry, Amma,” I said as my mother and I reached home. It was a little late in the afternoon by the time we returned from the temple at the hilltop. The celebration today lasted longer than expected. And I am hungry, having had nothing since morning. “I will make something quick”, she said. […]

Summer mornings and sun-drying activities on the terraces are inseparable. Let's swim through the memory lanes of Grandma and know history of pickling from her perspective!

There is a bit of Gandhi in every Indian. Be it with roads or with anecdotes, he is everywhere. On this Gandhi Jayanti, let us recollect a small story of his.

I sat there smiling on the balcony enjoying the festive mood. My grandchildren are preparing their bicycles for Ayudha pooja with their grandfather. “Sit and try to balance yourself, Karthik”, I heard my husband encourage my grandson to cycle. And, this reminded me of my childhood. The memories of us performing ayudha pooja, our heartful talks and giggles, and the delicious prasadam!

Every story starts with an idea. The idea of what one has to do. And over the years, we understood what our idea was. It is that our cooking should be more than filling the stomach of an individual but nourishing the soul of a culture.  And so we set out to create and make […]