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Top 10 Risks of the South Asian Diet

By Gulshinder Chattha | July 5, 2010

South Asians have a much higher risk of chronic disease. The risk of getting type 2 Diabetes is a staggering 6 times higher than the general population and we are twice as likely to die from heart disease. Whilst it’s impossible to alter our genetic make up we can improve our lifestyle habits. There is [...]

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Tagged: alcohol, british asian, calories, cooking, Desi, diet, fat, health, indian food, meal, problems, restaurant, risks, snacks, South Asian, sugar, sweet, UK
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Best Wines for Indian Cuisine

By Amit | November 9, 2009

Finding the right wine to drink with Indian and South Asian cuisine can be an interesting affair. Most people would think that red wine is most suited due to its old time pairing with meat, and it being cooked in spices. But with a major aspect of Indian food being vegetarian, it’s important not to [...]

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Tagged: choice, cuisine, dining, drink, eating, Food, indian food, pairing, red wine, restaurant, white wine, wine
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Shilpa Shetty launches Food brand

By Amit | September 22, 2009

From Bollywood to the IPL, from perfume to medi-spas, Shilpa Shetty has now embarked on a food venture. She is launching her food brand called ‘Shilpa’s Gourmet Creations.’ Along with her fiancé Raj Kundra, she has entered into partnership with an international food company, V8 Gourmet Group. The company will be introducing range of ready [...]

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Tagged: chicken tikka masala, curry, Food, indian food, raj kundra, ready made meals, Shilpa Shetty, Shilpa's Gourmet Creations, UK, V8 Gourmet Group
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Lasan Restaurant – a tasty rendezvous

By Pamela Jabbar | December 10, 2008

Jabbar Khan founded Lasan Restaurant in 2002, tucked away inside Birmingham’s prestigious Jewellery Quarter, Lasan has been voted one of the top ten Indian restaurants in the UK by The Independent and The Times. It boasts amongst its many accolades, The British Curry Awards, Institute of Directors (IOD)- Young Director of the Year Award – [...]

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Stuffed and Starved-Global Food Crisis

By Anita | June 17, 2008

Amid food shortages and spiraling costs of food worldwide, developing nations including India, have decided to hold on to their resources of staples such as rice, allowing only the most expensive varieties to be exported. Whilst such actions protect poorer populations from food price pressures which have seen 40-100% rises in food commodities and lead [...]

Categories: Brit-Asian, Food
Tagged: Food, food crisis, food sourcing, indian food, local producers, prices, UK
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A Passion for Pakoras

By Anita | June 7, 2008

Pakoras, also known as bhajis, are versatile gluten-free snacks that can be made using vegetables, paneer, chicken or fish deep-fried in a crispy, spiced batter. Protein-rich gram flour (besan) is used to form the batter which is bound together with water. With little preparation time or cooking expertise required, you can impress your guests without [...]

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Tagged: Desi, features, gluten-free, hot, indian, indian food, pakoras, recipe, recipes
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Restaurateurs protest over migration laws

By Sam | April 27, 2008

The Ethnic Catering Alliance (ECA) who represent over 40,000 ethnic restaurants in the UK specialising Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese and Turkish cuisine staged a major protest in London against the new migration laws and system. Over 3,000 people attended the protest and a petition was handed to 10 Downing Street the residence of the UK [...]

Categories: Brit-Asian, Food
Tagged: chef, cooking, cooks, Desi, immigration, indian food, indian restaurant, khanna, law, Migrants, migration, pakistani. bangladeshi, points system, UK, waiter
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Quick Recipes – Tandoori Chicken

By Sam | March 26, 2008

Tandoori Chicken is a dish enjoyed by many in restaurants and at home. It is one of the most popular chicken dishes originating from Punjab between the border of India and Pakistan. Tandoori chicken actually dates back to the Moghul period. A popular story about the dish is that it was created by Kundan Lal [...]

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Quick Recipes – Basic Chapatis (flat bread)

By Madhu | February 19, 2008

Chapatis are one of the most staple food from the Asian sub-continent. It is a simple flat bread made from flour called atta that can accompany any South Asian dish, especially vegetarian dishes such as daals (soup based curries) or sabjis (vegetable based curries). The chapati has different names in different parts of India. For [...]

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Tagged: bread, chapati, Desi, flour, Food, indian food, recipe, recipes, roti
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Fashion Design as a Career

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Jaz Dhami

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10 Top Desi Weight Loss tips

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Unforgettable Imran Khan
By Indi • August 10, 2009
Imran Khan the unique Bhangra artist from Holland releases an album not to be forgotten, aptly named,... Continue »
Desi Bridal Dresses
By Nazhat • August 20, 2009
Changes in fashion and preference have developed the demand for Desi bridal dresses. Western wedding... Continue »
The Sherwani for Men
By Omi Gurung • August 27, 2009
A wedding is a celebration of new beginning of life as Mr and Mrs. It is an occasion of great importance... Continue »
British or Asian? The Identity Crisis
By Sripurna Basu • August 1, 2010
Almost all British Asians have heard that question – “Where are you from?”... Continue »
Allesley Hotel Asian Wedding Fayre
By Nazhat • December 16, 2009
Asian weddings are a perfect blend of traditions, values and celebrations and planning... Continue »
Fashions of Salwar Kameez
By Nazhat • April 20, 2010
Salwar Kameez is one of the most popular South Asian apparel worn by women. It is a suit made up... Continue »
Tagore paintings sold at Sotheby’s
By Neha Bhargava • June 22, 2010
Rabindranath Tagore has been renowned as a world-class poet, playwright, songwriter... Continue »
Temporary limit on UK Immigrant workers
By Amit • June 28, 2010
The new British coalition government will be imposing a temporary limit on the the... Continue »
Top 10 Risks of the South Asian Diet
By Gulshinder Chattha • July 5, 2010
South Asians have a much higher risk of chronic disease. The risk of getting type 2 Diabetes... Continue »
India’s Forgotten Women
By Nisha • July 10, 2010
India’s Forgotten Women, a human rights documentary was screened on Thursday 1st July 2010... Continue »
Bollywood goes Twitter crazy!
By Amit • July 12, 2010
More and more stars from the world of Bollywood; the big names in Indian cinema, are joining... Continue »
Prasad Bidapa the Fashion Guru
By Omi Gurung • July 19, 2010
He is known as the fashion guru in the Indian fashion industry, his training agency for models... Continue »
Love, Sex aur Dhoka – Bollywood Voyeurism
By Smriti Gopal • July 25, 2010
Talented film-maker Dibakar Banerjee talks to DESIblitz about the inspiration... Continue »
Hard Kaur
By Nazhat • July 22, 2010
DESIblitz zooms its SpotLight on Hard Kaur, the Bollywood artist known for her Hip Hop and Rap music influences... Continue »
DEC Pakistan Flood Appeal
By Amit • August 5, 2010
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an emergency appeal to raise aid for victims... Continue »
Jaz Dhami
By Jas Sembhi • August 25, 2010
DESIblitz.com swings its SpotLight on Jaz Dhami, the UK singing sensation that has stormed his way into the Bhangra... Continue »
The trend of Ayurvedic Beauty
By Sripurna Basu • January 25, 2010
Body Shop started the trend 20 years ago for natural ingredients in beauty products. Concern... Continue »
Bachchans at UK ‘Raavan’ premiere
By Nazhat • June 21, 2010
The red carpet was rolled out at the British Film Institute (BFI), Southbank in London... Continue »
Eyes and Dark Circles
By Ivneet Kaur • July 24, 2008
Eyes are the first thing that attracts a person to you. One can say a lot by just looking at someone’s... Continue »
Tandoori Chicken – A Royal Punjabi Dish
By Ivneet Kaur • April 23, 2009
Indeed! With festivities galore in a Punjabi household, it is inevitable that... Continue »
Ealing Comedy with a twist of Ghir
By Madhu • March 2, 2008
Actor and comedian Kulwinder Ghir of BBC’s Goodness Gracious Me fame, plays the role... Continue »
Alchemy Festival showcases Indian culture
By Sripurna Basu • April 7, 2010
Alchemy is the latest exploration of South Asian culture at the South Bank, London.... Continue »
Fashion Design as a Career
By Neha Lobana • September 1, 2010
Doctors! Scientists! Engineers! These are three common career choices of South Asian families.... Continue »
Shilpa Shetty launches Food brand
By Amit • September 22, 2009
From Bollywood to the IPL, from perfume to medi-spas, Shilpa Shetty has now embarked on... Continue »
Flab to Fab: From Fat to Fit!
By Ivneet Kaur • June 30, 2008
Remember the dadimaa’s remedy of eating ghee for any illness? Or eating loads of groundnuts... Continue »
Bollywood ban stays in Bangladesh
By Amit • April 30, 2010
Since 1972, Bangladesh has banned the showing of Bollywood films in the country in order... Continue »