The good food guide

At Zama, we often say that every ingredient carries a story, and Himalayan chestnuts are a perfect example. Grown high in the cool mountain air, these chestnuts are seasonal harvest that have nouri...

Some drinks surprise you with how well their flavours fit together. Mango matcha latte is one of them. The sweetness of mango balances the slight bitterness of matcha, and when layered with milk an...

When you think of cola, the image that comes to mind is usually a bottle or can from the shop. But cola doesn’t have to come packaged  you can actually make it at home, with real ingredients and no...

Some drinks are made for slow afternoons and warm evenings light, cooling, and full of natural flavours. Lychee Spritz is one such drink. It combines the gentle sweetness of lychees with the floral...

Some recipes hold a special place in the kitchen, not just for their taste but also for the stories they carry. This Chilli Basil Oil comes from Rajkumari Naheta, mother of Shirya Naheta Wadhwa, an...

Almond milk has become one of the most popular plant-based alternatives to dairy milk. It is light, nutritious, and free from preservatives or artificial emulsifiers often found in packaged version...

Bajra, or pearl millet, is one of India’s most valued grains. For centuries, it has been a staple in many parts of the country, especially during winter. Bajra is rich in iron, magnesium, and fiber...

There’s a special joy in making coconut milk from scratch. Cracking open a coconut, blending the flesh, and squeezing out the first drop of milk connects us to an old kitchen tradition. Coconut mil...

Raksha Bandhan isn’t complete without something sweet. The moment the rakhi is tied, everyone looks forward to what’s next on the plate, mithai. From soft laddoos to creamy kheer, sweets are at the...