Garo Sticky White Rice Reflects Age-old Traditions

Garo Sticky White Rice Reflects Age-old Traditions

Garo sticky white rice or Minil as it is called embraces a galore of traditions and celebrations. Garos are one of the three tribes of Meghalaya. L...
Why You Don’t Need To Be At A Restaurant Just For Sticky Rice

Why You Don’t Need To Be At A Restaurant Just For Sticky Rice

The Next Time You Crave Sticky Rice, Just Follow the Simple Steps Below! Sticky rice is usually associated with Thai cuisine but you will be surpri...
Turmeric from Meghalaya

Turmeric – The Next Queen of Spices

There are various spices found in Indian cuisine which is something we’ve all grown up with and accustomed to as well. And only as I write this, do I realize how we’ve been living with one such miracle spice all our lives.

Historically, turmeric (curcuma longa) has been in use for thousands of years in Asia. Early Polynesians carried the spice with them to Hawaii, where it is known as Olena, even today. Whereas in Europe, it has been used as a substitute for saffron for over seven centuries!

Quick & Easy to Make, Biko Sweet and Sticky Rice Cake Recipe!

Quick & Easy to Make, Biko Sweet and Sticky Rice Cake Recipe!

Biko, pronounced as bee-koh, is a sweet sticky rice cake, native to the Phillipines. The glutinous rice is cooked with coconut milk and brown sugar...