On Eid kababs and biryani are a religion of their own
When Eid Mubarak and Jai Jagannath are chanted on the same day, there really is no further proof needed that India is the land of Utsav, where nothing animates people more than the power of festivals.
From korma, kabab and sheermal on streetcorners to halwa puri in the next lane, the great Indian festival builds peace among communities but creates war-like conditions for cholesterol. Food for the gods comes in a dizzying variety and goes against the prevailing vegetarian orthodoxy of our times. The vegetarian-non vegetarian debate is a meaty one and indeed so many of our celebrations are extravagantly non vegetarian. We have roast turkey and ham at Christmas, mutton Read More
