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Shradha Shahani

Shradha Shahani

Shradha writes on food, health, culture, fashion and travel in HT Café, the entertainment and lifestyle supplement of Hindustan Times, Mumbai.

Articles by Shradha Shahani

On the Iftar trail: Here’s where you should head for a lip-smacking meal in Mumbai

The hidden pockets of Mohammed Ali Road are abuzz with restaurants and stalls dishing out their signature preparations.

Updated on Jun 8, 2017 11:55 IST

A foodie makes for a better critic: MasterChef Australia judge Gary Mehigan

Chef Gary Mehigan says the food in India brings him back to the country time and again.

Updated on Jun 5, 2017 13:27 IST

A misfit kid to a celeb chef - Vikas Khanna’s film captures his struggle

Chef Vikas Khanna set out to pursue his American dream with just clothes on his back.

Updated on May 25, 2017 12:46 IST

Are you planning a date with your pet? Here are some places you can head to

Restaurateurs believe that patrons frequent eateries just to play with cats and dogs.

Updated on May 5, 2017 01:28 IST

1Above review: Lower Parel’s newly launched rooftop bar lives up to all the hype

At one glance, 1Above comes across as an elegant space.

Updated on Apr 11, 2017 01:55 IST

Go technicolour: Rainbow food takes over Mumbai’s culinary circuit

The vibrant hues are present everywhere now – in waffles, pancakes, macaroons, sandwiches and more.

Updated on Apr 6, 2017 13:40 IST

Superfood alert: Is seaweed the new kale? Here’s what chefs have to say

Seaweed has more vitamin C than oranges.

Updated on Feb 24, 2017 02:01 IST

Healthy food is more talked about than eaten: Padma Shri Sanjeev Kapoor

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor says he still has child-like energy when it comes to food.

Updated on Feb 14, 2017 02:19 IST

Rise of colourful burgers is the latest food trend to take over Mumbai

Traditional burgers seem to have undergone a colourful makeover in city eateries.

Updated on Nov 18, 2016 02:46 IST

Goa’s most popular restaurant, Thalassa, has finally made its way into Mumbai

The only thing missing from Thalassa in Mumbai is the sea.

Updated on Nov 11, 2016 05:19 IST

Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar launches his first book Come Into My Kitchen

Chef Ranveer Brar thinks writing a book was a great way to express what he believes in and his unique style of cooking.

Updated on Nov 4, 2016 06:42 IST

Move on from pizza and burger bars, check out Mumbai’s Asian gastropubs

In the last four months, four new Asian gastropubs have cropped up — Koko and Mr. Baozi in Lower Parel, Upstairs in Tardeo, and MRP – Modern Asian Bistro in Dadar (E).

Updated on Oct 21, 2016 02:06 IST

Dal Makhani Risotto to Gulkand Muffin: 10 bizarre combos you must try

Mumbai restaurants are not afraid of experimenting with ingredients that may seem incompatible.

Updated on Oct 14, 2016 01:59 IST

Home chefs, food trucks: Indian dining is undergoing a major overhaul

On September 19, the National Restaurant Association of India had its annual general meeting, where trends, and the growth and challenges faced by the food industry were discussed.

Updated on Sep 30, 2016 02:35 IST

These restaurants in Mumbai prepare dishes which can be deceiving

Flower Pot Surprise at Jamjar Diner.

Updated on Sep 23, 2016 02:17 IST

Hanging out with Fawad was fun. We struck a good friendship: Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor says that competition is a good thing.

Updated on Sep 3, 2016 02:07 IST

Give your favourite brew an interesting spin this International Beer Day

While making a beer cocktail could simply involve adding some lemon juice and garnishing to your mug, there are many other fun ingredients — from caramel to pepper — that complement the beer.

Updated on Aug 5, 2016 01:58 IST

Is ‘fat tax’ a new way to fight obesity in India?

Helping the customer make an informed choice would be the ideal thing to do, but we can’t stop them from eating what they want, say restaurateurs.

Updated on Jul 14, 2016 12:47 IST

Want to turn vegan like Sonam Kapoor and Sunny Leone? All you need to know

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor’s decision to turn vegan recently has drawn attention to the diet once again.

Updated on Nov 1, 2016 06:58 IST

Get ready for monsoon: We tell you how to keep the doctor at bay

The monsoon may have provided respite from the heat, but it brings with it a number of illnesses.

Updated on Jun 27, 2016 12:38 IST

This monsoon, it’s time to find yourself in a soup: Top 5 recipes

From the Tibetan noodle soup Thukpa to the wholesome Japanese Ramen, here are recipes for soups you can enjoy this monsoon.

Updated on Jun 24, 2016 02:30 IST

Sushi on my plate: Some easy recipes for you to try

This International Sushi Day (June 18), try your hand at some easy-to-make recipes.

Updated on Jun 16, 2016 15:48 IST

Mother’s Day: Impress your mom with recipes by top Indian chefs

Very often, chefs credit their mums for their culinary skills. This Mother’s Day, which is on Sunday (May 8), we get four popular chefs to share with us their mothers’ favourite recipes.

Updated on May 7, 2016 12:12 IST

Imitation’s the best form of flattery, says restaurateur Zorawar Kalra

Restaurateur Zorawar Kalra feels that attaching his father’s name to anything gives it instant credibility.

Updated on Apr 29, 2016 04:00 IST

Cooking opened my mind, heart and soul: Maria Goretti on first cookbook

Recently, the former VJ launched her first cookbook, From My Kitchen To Yours.

Updated on Mar 18, 2016 03:49 IST

Liver damage, anaemia: ‘Healthy’ green tea can make you ill

Matcha green tea: It is in powder form and dissolves in water. When you drink it, you ingest the tea leaves and all of their healthful nutrients.

Updated on Feb 9, 2016 03:55 IST

Recipes to restaurants: Bohri cuisine becoming hip and happening

Be it through pop-ups or home restaurants, Bohri cuisine is being celebrated in Mumbai in a big way. We take a look at some concepts that are helping it gain popularity.

Updated on Jan 15, 2016 13:52 IST

Daddy blues: Causes and symptoms of postpartum depression in men

There is a lack of awareness about postpartum depression in men.

Updated on Dec 15, 2015 13:23 IST

The home run: Plan your next vacation around a marathon

‘Run-cation’ is a new trend in which people plan their vacations around marathons outside the cities they live in.

Updated on Oct 26, 2015 11:27 IST

Govt's agenda for higher education: Online courses, exchange programmes

Updated on Nov 5, 2014 12:58 IST

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