It has been hardly two weeks since the latest rage in town, the KC outlet on bank road, opened and it had to be closed down on Wednesday after protests from various groups over its management of waste disposal. Activists from various corners got together in front of the outlet along with a collection of all the wastes allegedly dumped by KFC all over the city. Not the ideal start after whooping business in the first two weeks. Lets hope [...]

The 14th edition of the Malabar Mahotsavam is scheduled to be held from February 11-15 in Calicut. The festival will this time be organised as a Malabar-Chinese-Arabian event. The venues for the events are:- Beach Open Stage, Town hall, Model Higher Secondary School ground and Padmashree auditorium. A food festival with 20 stalls catering Chinese and Arabian food is also being organised in the beach near the Lions Park.

Onam, the name itself brings memories of togetherness, happiness, flower decorations, singing dancing, boat race and myriad other events … Onam Sadhya (feast) is the focal point of all these activities, without which it could get boring. This is also a time when people search for recipes that are authentic and original. We at Chacko’s Kitchen takes pleasure in offering this special eBook which is free to download, share and distribute, as long as no changes are made to it. [...]

Lamb Bhuna is a classic Indian recipe. Lamb sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian Herbs and Spices, slow-cooked to get a flavoursome, aromatic and spicy Lamb Bhuna. Lamb Bhuna is spicy, keep your glass of Chackos Ginger Lime Lemonade ready. Things You’ll Need To Marinate Boneless Lamb – 1kg Natural Yoghurt – 150ml* Lime juice or Vinegar- 5tbsp* Red Chilli Powder – 2 tbsp** Paprika Powder – ½ tbsp Coriander Powder – ½ tbsp Turmeric Powder [...]

Sheek Kababs are a perfect choice for your guests. They will pop your guests eyes. Sheek Kababs are so versatile that it can go with any combination. It is so easy to make that you forget buying Kababs from your local canteen any more. Kababs are also spelled as Kebabs, which refers to a variety of meat dishes made from Lamb, Beef, Chicken & Pork. To cater to the vegetarian section, vegetable Kababs are also available. Kababs are home to [...]