Pair it with pizza or relish it with tandoori tikkas; wash down with burgers or sip it at a party - beer is one drink we Indians love. A sip of chilled beer can wash away our worries and make our problems seem far away. Beer is a common part of every celebration across pubs, breweries, clubs and houses all over the world. And what better than to enjoy with a pint of the frothy delight? We have cherry-picked and curated a list of the top beer brands that you have got to try at least once. These are our top recommendations, in no particular order, from a wide variety of brands that are available in the market today.
Here Are The Top 10 Beer You Have Got To Try:
1. Carlsberg
Originally from Denmark, Carlsberg is one of the most popular beer brands globally. It has made its way into the Indian market slowly and steadily. The Carlsberg Elephant and Carlsberg Smooth are both smooth and mild in taste.
2. Bee Young
Bee Young is a home-brewed, locally sourced beer from Delhi. The crisp beverage has citrusy notes and a strong flavour, and also comes in a fun, quirky can packaging.
The American-style lager is touted to be brewed with the original yeast culture by the brand's founder Adolph Busch. Flavourful and crisp, this beer is medium-bodied and is made by fermenting barley, rice and hops.
4. Six Fields Wheat Beer
For those who like every sip to be a luxurious experience, Six Fields is the right choice. This is one of the smooth beers with a light taste and elegant aroma that brings Belgian-style beer to the avid Indian drinker.
5. Godfather
Based out of Jammu, Godfather has maintained a stronghold in the Indian beer market. Its full-bodied flavour has a good mouthfeel and tastes extra fresh, thanks to its long brewing techniques.
Kingfisher Ultra and Kingfisher Ultra Max are one of the hottest-selling beers from the brand's portfolio. Ultra Max, in particular, is a crisp, refreshing strong beer which is slow-fermented and matured over time.
7. Lone Wolf
Lone Wolf is one of the newest beer brands in the Indian market today. Catering to Indian drinkers, Lone Wolf has options between mild and strong versions that have smooth and crisp flavour profiles respectively.
8. Seven Rivers
Based out of Bengaluru, Seven Rivers has become a hit all over the country. Their Hefeweizen is a wheat-based brew with a fruity aroma. They also have a Belgian-style Witbier that is light and refreshing.
Beor360 is one of the most unique beer brand that uses premium quality ingredients in its making. Available in wheat and lager options, it also has the aroma of chamomile in it.
10. Proost
Proost beer is the latest high-quality beer brand with a smooth and distinctive flavour at affordable pricing. The company sources its raw material from international and local suppliers. It has recently raised funding from angel investors in the popular show 'Shark Tank India'.
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If you ever explored your grandparents' kitchen, you would have found many copper and brass utensils. Even today, some people stick to traditional cookware to cook and serve food. It is said that water stored in copper utensils is good for health. Some experts advise against cooking salty and sour foods in utensils as salt can react with them and spoil the food. But the rest of the foods cooked in these utensils are known to benefit health in many ways. It is also believed that food stays warmer when stored in these utensils.
While having copper and brass utensils in the kitchen may be a good idea, they pose a problem when it comes to cleaning them. These utensils turn black after some time, even if they are not used for cooking. Regular soap and water solutions don't work, and scrubbing relentlessly doesn't yield good results either.
We found an amazing hack to clean these utensils without rubbing and scrubbing. You don't even need to use your hands for cleaning! The video is posted on the YouTube channel 'Cooking With Reshu,' and food vlogger Reshu suggested an easy tip to clean copper and brassware. She even demonstrated it in the video.
How To Clean Copper And Brass Utensils:
The vlogger shared the recipe for a simple cleaning solution made with salt and citric acid. Also called 'nimbu ka phool' in Hindi, citric acid can be easily found in local departmental stores.
To make the solution, put equal quantities of salt and citric acid in a bowl. This recipe adds two teaspoons of salt and two teaspoons of citric acid. Then add one cup of water and mix well until the salts dissolve completely.
Now, to clean flat copper and brass utensils like plates, simply dip them in the solution for a few minutes and wash them off with regular water. To clean glasses, bowls, and bottles, all you need to do is swirl the solution in them for a few minutes, and you will see the utensils regaining their original colour in no time.
The video claims that this solution works like magic to clean copper and brass utensils. We will have to try it ourselves to believe it. Would you also try this cleaning hack?
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When Maserati first unveiled its Grecale Trofeo last year, executives on hand for the big reveal in Hollywood minced no words about vying for borderline super SUV supremacy against some pretty stiff competition. To do so, Grecale will arrive with the choice of three gasoline engine options, all of which are now available, as well as an EV variant coming next year in the all-electric Grecale Folgore. Until then, the highest-spec 2023 Maserati Grecale Trofeo currently tops the lineup.
It's got a true supercar power plant: a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 borrowed from MC20 that's dubbed “Nettuno.” Of course, hoping to wow the world (and outshine its closest targeted competitors, Porsche’s Cayenne and Macan), Maserati earmarked a loaded 2023 Grecale Trofeo as a loaner for early press reviews.
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Designed With Determination
From a distance, Grecale’s svelte lines clearly build upon previous muscular Maserati forms, with modern tweaks by designer Klaus Busse that first appeared on MC20, then the new GranTurismo. But the influence of both Porsche competitors shines through, too, namely in the slantback coupe roofline so popular among high-performance European SUVs today. With the hefty dose of carbon-fiber trim and massive 21-inch wheels included, 2023 Maserati Grecale Trofeo still manages to at least embody a hint of Italian exoticism—even while competing for daily driver status with the ubiquitous Porsches.
Other than carbon and rims, Trofeo also gets all the expected performance goodies to complement the twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno, which has been detuned for this application to “only” 523 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. The aforementioned wheels come shod in Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires measuring 255 millimeters wide up front and 295 at the rear. A familiar eight-speed ZF transmission sends power to all four wheels, with an electronically locking rear differential to help induce a bit more sporty pep under hard acceleration. An air suspension and adjustable damping system is selectable via either a drive mode dial on the steering wheel or through the touchscreen vehicle interface.
Rounding out the specs and stats, the whole setup allows the 2023 Grecale Trofeo to launch off the line for a 0 to 60 time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 177 miles per hour. Only a few years ago, such numbers for an SUV weighing around 4,500 pounds would have seemed absurd. Today, while the turbo boost builds up to claimed peak torque at 3,000 rpm, the Grecale merely feels capable—but all the instantaneously available shove in electric cars makes even very fast cars now seem kinda slow, sadly.
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A Hard-charging Canyon Carver
When pushed hard through canyons or while highway overtaking, though, the Grecale Trofeo’s true personality emerges. The Nettuno engine still powers along with a building rush of boost, unlike so many modern turbocharged engines that use electronically controlled wastegates to flatten out torque curves to the point of boredom. As on the MC20, Maserati may well have underrated the Nettuno engine—though in the Grecale, exhaust grumble replaces the exhilarating turbo whooshes and blowoffs just behind the MC20 cockpit. Popping through gears near redline produces that symphony of crackles as the next corner braking point approaches mind-bogglingly fast. On winding mountain roads, with the suspension firmed up to the max, you'll be happily forgetting that this Maserati seats five and can haul groceries just as well as it hugs corners.
Only a hint of body roll develops in Corsa mode before the chassis squats and the AWD system compensates for that extra rear-end grip by pulling the nose right around tighter bends, right up until the Bridgestones give out—far earlier than the point at which the chassis’ capabilities feel fully exhausted.
A set of Michelins might just take the brutal ballet too far, and that’s not even considering the unbelievable Brembo brakes—so good they simply must be carbon-ceramic and not steel (as Maserati claims). Throughout the dance, leaping from turn to turn with building urgency, the Grecale Trofeo remains surprisingly communicative to the point that hammering the throttle at the worst possible time becomes the best possible idea—inducing a bit of tail wag before traction control vainly attempts to reel in such shenanigans.
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Daily Driving in Simple Luxury
Softening the suspension and turning the throttle response down from 11 by selecting GT or Comfort modes, the daily-driver Grecale emerges with nearly equal aplomb. Maserati also nails the true luxury experience: smoother and quieter than the leaning-towards-sporty GranTurismo, easy to drive, and very comfortable even on rougher roads. The simple interior contributes to a sense of spaciousness that many modern center consoles and dashes simply can’t match. Two panoramic touchscreens instead of one massive display help, along with minimalist switchgear and plenty of matte carbon-fiber trim.
And what kind of automotive journalist would fail to mention two of the largest cupholders ever seen in any car? Smack dab between the driver and passenger seat, they're hilariously large and deep enough to devour a small Americano or flat white. A few other nits to pick do emerge when daily driving the Grecale: Namely, that the steering wheel buttons come finished in classic Stellantis piano-black plastic, and changing the volume requires reaching all the way over to flick through haptic buttons almost on the passenger’s knee. Maserati’s typical column-mounted paddle shifters are also a bit of a buzzkill when using turn signals, while abysmal rear visibility due to the roofline and massive C-pillars matches just about every other sport-coupe SUV on the market today.
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Clearly Benchmarked Against Porsche
Many of those concerns apply to both the Macan and Cayenne, too, against which Maserati very obviously benchmarked nearly every detail of the Grecale. The similar style almost exactly matches in size, with a wheelbase four inches longer than the Macan and identical to the Cayenne. Yet, the Grecale Trofeo hammers out a full 94 horsepower more than the top-spec Macan GTS and matches the 0-60 time of a Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid.
The handling even feels somewhat similar, if not quite as sturdy as the overbuilt German engineering that Porsche built a brand upon but has, to an extent, lost over the past few generations of electronically assisted power steering and overly cluttered plastic dashes. Light and nimble as a Macan, but with more power and the interior space to match a Cayenne, clearly, Maserati is doing something right The next-gen Cayenne recently unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show may well make up ground, to be fair. There’s also the Cayenne Turbo GT, a baby Lambo with 631 horsepower—but that’s a whole different ballgame.
Bordering on Super SUV Status—at a Fraction of the Price
Or is it? Grecale Trofeo starts at $105,500—and this tester came in at $118,600 with options. For context, the Macan GTS with less power starts around $82,000 and the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid stickers closer to $165,000. The Turbo GT, meanwhile, ratchets the insanity up to $182,000.
Taking this arms race even deeper into the two and three-hundred-grand realm, Grecale Trofeo can really, truly, almost come close to matching the engaging emotionality of a Lamborghini Urus S or Performante. That spirit, combined with the sublime styling, legitimately vaults this Maserati leaps and bounds above even the brutally powerful, if somewhat anesthetized, Aston-Martin DBX707—which feels akin to a gorgeous $300,000-plus minivan by comparison.
Ignoring the top end of SUV absurdity, though, the base Grecale GT at $63,500 might be the more important variant from a sheer marketing perspective. A 296-horsepower turbo-four with mild hybrid assist powers the GT as well as the mid-range Modena package, which ups output to 325 ponies and may well end up as the most popular Grecale. After all, the Macan years ago established a new era in Porsche sales success thanks to a starting price around $55,000 that included all the panache and performance of classic Porsches in a much more expansive market segment. With the Grecale, a slightly higher starting sticker buys a bit more exotic appeal. As those same executives at the debut will happily admit, therein lies the magic that Maserati aimed for, and nailed, with the Grecale.
Neatly tucked behind the towering Qutub Minar, Qla welcomes you in style with its vast courtyard, mellowed ambience, minimalist interiors, well-spaced-out seating, and warm smiles each time you visit. Eloquently named by the founders, Ranjan and Sharryu Chopra, as a wordplay on "kila" (former mansion) that it is located inside, Qla has been celebrating modern European cuisine in the capital for nine good years now. This season, the chic European bistro has introduced a seven-course degustation menu by chef Dipender Tiwari, which is a beautiful culinary showcase thriving on flavorful innovation.
Carefully curated, the special degustation menu focuses on gastronomical artistry and balanced seasonal flavours, where each course comes with a choice of a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian option. Your elaborate meal starts with a selection of amuse-bouches, including watermelon and whipped feta tart, asparagus rillettes with avocado lime emulsion, charcoal chimichurri sole with horseradish aioli, and spiced smoked duck sitting atop carrot puree on a caraway biscuit. Pro tip: pair them with a glass of classic bellini!
The food has been styled perfectly. Photo Credit: Ndtv Food
Once your palate is tantalized with a burst of flavours and later cleansed with a frozen passion fruit sorbet, the first course is served. I pick the tuna tartare marinated in yuzu mayo and caper, and filled in a tempura-battered seaweed cone. Delicious as it sounds, you can't have enough of these little savoury bites. Alternatively, you can go for the vegetarian option in which tuna is replaced with avocado and cream cheese. A cooling escape from the sweltering heat, the second course is a cold soup with seasoned crab meat in a green apple and cucumber broth. The refreshing flavours of the broth with the soft-textured crab meat and a citrus punch are unmatched. The candy tomatoes and berries in a citrus coconut broth, as an alternative, is an equally flavorful pick.
Fish with asparagus and avacado. Photo Credit: Ndtv Food
For course three, there is salted baked beets and raspberry salad with burrata or cured smoked salmon carpaccio with a pink peppercorn-vanilla sauce topped with tangy tobiko roe. I pick the latter, where a unique combination of salmon and vanilla hits just the right notes. Next up, for the fourth course, is an aubergine mille-feuille layered with sun-dried tomatoes and lots of Parmesan on a bed of Parmesan and hazelnut broth. The dish is cooked to perfection twice - pan-fried and then baked - and melts in your mouth as you relish it. The non-vegetarian option is a beautifully baked bhetki on a broccoli puree, served with a side of the braised broccoli stem, red pepper stew, and black garlic gel that is fermented in-house for over a month!
Pick roasted corn-fed chicken breast for course five and enjoy it with a side of celeriac and chicken jus flavoured with truffle oil. Celeriac adds a natural umami flavour to the dish that goes exceptionally well with the perfectly roasted chicken. Alternatively, you can go for a double-cooked pumpkin slice in miso and orange mustard sauce. Course six comes out as a delicious pan-fried lamb loin on a smoked aubergine puree and topped with a baked zucchini roll, charred onion, and mint chermoula that extra zing! The other option is a green pea tart with confit vegetables in a coriander sauce. For dessert, end your meal with a dark chocolate ganache topped with poached peach slices or a coconut panna cotta in passion fruit reduction.
The place makes authentic sauces to pair with each dish. Photo Credit: Ndtv Food
*The seven-course chef's tasting menu can be tweaked to suit your dietary preferences and needs to be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Price: Rs 4,550 plus taxes
Where: Kalka Das Marg, Next to Qutab Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
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Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover are one of the most loved couples in B-town. The duo has a great bond and often share their love-filled pictures and videos on their social media handles. Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover tied the nuptial knot on April 28, 2016, and this year, the couple completed 7 years of their marriage. Bipasha Basu also shared a celebratory social media post on this happy occasion. She took to her Instagram handle and posted a video reel of their 7th wedding anniversary celebration.
The video shows the couple cutting a delicious mango cake. The duo can be seen dancing and feeding each other a slice of the cake. Atop the video, Bipasha Basu wrote, "7 beautiful years together as husband and wife. Happy Anniversary my love #monkeylove #monkeyversary #brunch #settemara #stregismumbai #mybestfriend."
Many celebrities shared their heartiest wishes to the couple in the comment section. Actresses, Shamita Shetty, Neelam Kothari, and Arti Singh wrote, "Happy anniversary to both of you."
The couple picked the perfect cake to celebrate the occasion. What can be better than the soul-soothing mango cake to celebrate with in summer? The juicy sweet fruit of mango can be turned into a refreshingly yummy cake.
Bipasha Basu also shared an Instagram story of their anniversary-special mango cake. Take a look:
Mango cake is a must in summer. And we have the perfect recipe to make one easily at home. Check out this simple recipe of homemade mango cake.
Talking about Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover's love for cake, the couple shared a love-filled Instagram reel of their Valentine's Day celebration in February. They can be seen cutting a beautiful heart-shaped cake topped with fresh fruits and berries. Take a look:
We use oil in a number of different ways in the kitchen: for frying, greasing, tempering, baking, etc. In India, we substitute oil for ghee in certain cases - not only to lend the dish a unique flavour but also because ghee is widely known to have many benefits. But that does not imply that oil is unhealthy - it depends on what kind of oil you choose and also how you use it. We often hear about the numerous advantages of olive oil. But there are some cases in which it is better not to use olive oil. Know more about it below.
According to Celebrity Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal, "Ghee has a higher smoke point than most oils, meaning that it can be heated to a higher temperature before it begins to break down and produce harmful compounds. This makes it a great choice for cooking at high temperatures, such as for frying or sautéing." This is what makes ghee an ideal choice for cooking Indian dishes. On the other hand, "olive oil has a low smoke point and can't be heated," states Nmami. Have you ever wondered why olive oil is also widely used in salad dressings? This is because it would not be heated at all in the process of assembling a salad. Hence, it is advisable to avoid using olive oil to cook food at high temperatures. You can take advantage of its nutrients and antioxidants in other ways.
There are many other reasons why you should include ghee in your diet:
1. Boosts energy:
Ghee contains medium and short-chain fatty acids, which provide you with a healthy dose of energy. This is also why consuming ghee can keep your body warm in colder climates.
2. Supports your digestive system:
Ghee contains butyric acid, which is good for the probiotic bacteria in your stomach. This acid also helps keep your intestines healthy. Ghee is also said to cleanse your system and aid in relief from constipation.
3. Great for your skin:
The vitamin A and E content of ghee make it a skin-friendly ingredient. Apart from consumption, ghee is also externally applied to make skin supple.
4. Good for your heart:
Ghee is said to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol, decrease inflammation and also help in regulating blood pressure. It should, however, be consumed in moderation to reap its full benefits. The saturated fat content of ghee may also pose a problem to some, and hence you should consult an expert if you have existing cholesterol problems.
5. May aid in weight loss:
Ghee contains conjugated linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty acid, which can help you burn belly fat. Ghee is also rich in fat-soluble vitamins and other healthy fats.
It is important to remember that not all fats will lead to weight gain. To know more about this, click here.
Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.
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Many of us look forward to the summer season so we can go outside and have an enjoyable time at the beach. Spending time at the beach is a fun-filled and relaxing experience. With the cool breeze blowing on your face, the warmth of the sun hitting your body, and refreshing waves reaching out to you, nothing can beat nature's way of calming your mind. Since many of you will spend hours at the beach, you must carry easy to make and eat snacks to fuel your body. You can prepare a variety of delicious and mess-free snacks and take them with you. Have a look at the list of snack recipes we have curated for you.
Here Are 5 Delicious Snacks You Can Bring To The Beach:
1. Vegetable Sticks And Dip
Fresh vegetables are a great snack packed with nutrition. These remain crispy and fresh when they are uncooked. You can cut medium-sized sticks of carrot, beetroot, cucumber, bell peppers, etc., and pack them in an airtight box. Take your favourite choice of dip along with it; for example, hummus, green chutney, etc. For the full recipe of hummus, click here.
Fresh vegetable sticks served with dip. Photo Credit: istock
2. Pasta Salad
This recipe is simple and easy to make. The best part is that it doesn't get messy when you eat it. Dig in with a fork and enjoy the tasty pasta salad. To make this at home, boil one cup of spiral pasta and mix it with a bowl of fresh vegetables. Add flavourful dressing to it to enhance its taste. For the full recipe, click here.
Use spiral or penne pasta for the salad. Photo Credit: istock
Nothing can beat a traditional vegetable cheese sandwich. Sandwiches are by far the best travel food, picnic food, and also beach food. Why? Because they can be prepared in minutes and are delicious. Stuff your choice of vegetables in between two slices of bread and layer it with a slice of cheese. For the full recipe, click here.
Fill in your choice of veggies in the bread. Photo Credit: istock
4. Chicken Egg Wrap
Of course, we haven't forgotten to add an easy recipe for non-vegetarians. Make a juicy chicken and egg wrap and layer your wrap sheet with the choice of your favourite sauces. Cook chicken in spices and then let it cool down before wrapping it up. For the full recipe, click here.
5. Mango Salsa With Nachos
Fruits are the ideal beach food since they keep you hydrated. And what could be better than dipping crunchy nachos in a luscious mango salsa? Tantalise your taste buds by preparing this savoury dip with sliced mangoes, chilies, and spices. For the full recipe, click here.
Make sure you make these snacks a few hours before you go to the beach in order to keep them fresh.
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