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Charred and chilled: Tandoori Pineapple & Hindi Day Craft 2026

Charred and chilled: Tandoori Pineapple & Hindi Day Craft 2026

Charred and chilled

By TINA KHATRI

The integration of traditional harvest flavours with modern outdoor cooking techniques has redefined January celebrations. Culinary experts have observed that the tactile nature of barbecue and baking serves as a primary draw for students looking to bridge cultural heritage with contemporary lifestyle.

"The act of gathering around a flame remains the central tenet of the harvest season," a local chef stated. They explained that transitioning from a traditional bonfire to a structured barbecue allows for a more controlled experience.

Tandoori pineapple skewers

Ingredients

  • One fresh pineapple, wedged
  • 200g Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp tandoori masala
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Chaat masala & fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Whisk yoghurt, tandoori masala, and honey.
  2. Coat pineapple in marinade for 30 minutes.
  3. Thread onto skewers and grill over high heat.
  4. Char for 8 minutes, turning frequently.
  5. Season with chaat masala and mint.

Calligraphy scroll

Step-by-Step

  1. Antique paper with a cold tea stain.
  2. Lightly trace a Hindi word in pencil.
  3. Inscribe with a black ink marker.
  4. Decorate borders with traditional motifs.
  5. Attach wooden sticks to create a scroll.

The winter and words quiz

1. Winter bonfire festival?
2. World Hindi Day date?
3. Traditional sweetener?
4. Hindi script name?
5. Hindi for 'teacher'?
6. Crop harvest at Lohri?
Reveal All Answers
1. Lohri | 2. 10 January | 3. Jaggery | 4. Devanagari | 5. Guru | 6. Sugarcane

The architect of January

The frost has etched a silver __________ (1),
Across the glass where shadows play.
I cast aside the old, tired __________ (2),
To build a brighter, bolder day.

Unlock the Verse Keys

1. trace | 2. pace | 3. heat | 4. beat | 5. space | 6. sown

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