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The Old Man And The Punjabi Pinni by KHUSHWANT SINGH (Chandigarh)

"Whenever I go for a marathon run or for an athletic event in Europe, the media keeps chasing me and asks me the mantra to stay fit. I tell them about the nutritious pinnis."

Punjab: Where People Live to Eat by ROSALIA SCALIA

Although I visit only a handful of cities in Punjab, I definitely eat my way through them and find myself wishing I could eat my way through the entire subcontinent.

Of Gooseberries & Mr. Singh, The Punjabi Cook by ROBYN ECKHARDT

His kitchen is spotless. Walking into the gurdwara on a Friday afternoon, we're encloaked in an intense fugue of spices ... Stainless steel gleams and light bounces off pristine white tiles.

Women on a Mission:
Punjab'n De Rasoi by JOANNA BLYTHMAN

We could taste the feminine touch in the pakoras and the samosa, which were in another league from the greasy, heavy offerings that often bear that name.

Life in a Churn by SHUBHRA KRISHAN

A teardrop slides down Santosh Kaur’s rosy cheeks as she recalls how much her husband Lakhan Singh loves chickpeas the way she makes them.

Go Nuts by LESLIE BECK

According to a new study, eating about half a cup of nuts each day can help people with diabetes lower their blood glucose and cholesterol levels.

Brunch With Bebe Ji by VERONICA "RANI" SIDHU

The fun of making griddlecakes is that older children can join in making them. But don’t wait for guests to make them - the griddlecakes double as a quick, simple supper.

Homegrown Mangoes TIMES OF INDIA

The juicy fruit is the result of herculean efforts put in by retired armyman Gurbachan Singh Chhatwal, 85, and his wife Satwant Kaur, 80.

Chill Out With This Hot Raita by PUSHPESH PANT

Besan, mirch and dahi, the time-tested trio to combat summer heat, join hands to make a dish that is colourful and easy to prepare.

Sarson ke Aaloo by PUSHPESH PANT

Cut the potatoes into eight pieces. Heat the oil in a karrahi. When it reaches smoking point, add mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to crackle, add tomatoes ...