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4 days ago
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Kalki Koechlin's Comfort Food Is Chilli Chicken, Here's How to Make It at Home
Last Updated: In a recent interview, Kalki Koechlin revealed that she loves desi Chinese style chilli chicken from a restauarant in Ooty. Here's how you can make it at home. With her roots in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, Kalki Koechlin recently revealed that she keeps returning to one restaurant in Ooty for their delicious chilli chicken. In a recent interview, the actor mentioned that this desi chinese dish from a humble restaurant in Ooty is something that she always loves and craves. In a conversation with Aleena Dissects, Kalki Koechlin shared that she loves chilli chicken from a restaurant called Shinkows in Ooty. The humble eatery is free from all the fuss of a fancy diner, and it focuses on delivering the most delectable Chinese food. She mentioned how the restaurant is a reminder of her childhood and her roots. She said, 'It's not about how fancy it is. It's about the taste you grew up with. The kind of food that feels like home." Take a look at the interview here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aleena (@aleenadissects) If Kalki's interview has made you crave some desi chinese style chilli chicken, then here's how you can make it at home. Ingredients For Marination: For Frying: For Sauce: Method Marinate the Chicken: Mix the chicken with all the marination ingredients and let it rest for 30 minutes. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a kadhai and deep fry the marinated chicken on medium-high heat until golden and crispy. Prepare the Sauce: In a clean kadhai, heat 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and green chillies for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add onions and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for a few minutes. top videos View all Add all sauces: soy, chilli, tomato ketchup, and vinegar. Stir well. Add sugar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust heat. Add ½ cup water if making the gravy version and stir in the cornflour slurry to thicken. Mix it all: Add fried chicken to the sauce. Toss quickly to coat well. Simmer for a minute. Garnish with spring onions. Serve hot. First Published: June 02, 2025, 11:04 IST News lifestyle » food Kalki Koechlin's Comfort Food Is Chilli Chicken, Here's How to Make It at Home
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21-05-2025
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Ranbir Kapoor's co-star reveals she was denied entry at an award show as she came in a Maruti Swift: 'I know people who drive an Audi but live in a tiny 1 BHK'
The actress added, 'For years, I arrived at the Filmfare Awards in my Swift, and my dress would be bigger than the car.' read more Kalki Koechlin, the actress who always shines in her performances, has made some explosive revelations in her recent interview. On the Aleena Dissects podcast, she stated that the film industry is going through a recession. Kalki said, 'There's a Bollywood recession; that's why they're re-releasing everything. There's no content. It's not working. So, everything has been stalled. Even they know but they're scared. They don't know what's working, what isn't. So, everything is stalled, everything is stuck.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She adds, 'Creative teams are being fired, and re-hired. They just don't know why it's not working. And people don't realise there's this crisis going on. And from top to bottom, I've spoken to people. On top, people are spending crores of money and not finding platforms to release them. And there are the chotu (small) actors who haven't had work in two years.' On being denied entry at an award show For years, I arrived at the Filmfare Awards in my Swift, and my dress would be bigger than the car. People would stop the vehicle and wouldn't let it enter the venue, and then I had to show my invite and say, 'It's me.' She continued, 'That's just who I am — I value freedom and everything else that comes with it. I don't want that kind of lifestyle because I want to be spontaneous. When you don't have an entourage, there's less chance of being spotted, and fewer people following you. The only place it's a problem is at airports — I've dedicated that 1.5 hours at the airport to my fans, because it's back-to-back selfies.' On Bollywood's lifestyle I know people who live in a tiny 1BHK but drive an Audi. They'll show up to meetings in an Audi with a driver, but they live in a small hole. For me, freedom is really important. I do spend money — but on living in a beautiful house in Goa and flying back and forth to Mumbai. That's where all my money goes. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Kalki Koechlin was denied entry at Filmfare Awards because she arrived in Swift; says some stars with Audis live in 1BHK
Last year, a significant debate emerged within the Bollywood industry concerning the rising costs associated with actors' entourages. In a recent conversation with Aleena Dissects, Kalki Koechlin opened up about how actors go to extremes for image-building and recalled being stopped from entering an award show because of her car. (Also Read: Kalki Koechlin says Bollywood is going through recession: 'They're re-releasing films, firing creative teams') Kalki explained that not carrying an entourage to display star power might impact the opportunities she receives. She said, 'For years, I arrived at the Filmfare Awards in my Swift, and my dress would be bigger than the car. People would stop the vehicle and wouldn't let it enter the venue, and then I had to show my invite and say, 'It's me.' That's just who I am — I value freedom and everything else that comes with it. I don't want that kind of lifestyle because I want to be spontaneous. When you don't have an entourage, there's less chance of being spotted, and fewer people following you. The only place it's a problem is at airports — I've dedicated that 1.5 hours at the airport to my fans, because it's back-to-back selfies.' Kalki acknowledged that public relations and image-building are necessary to a certain extent. She added that it's important for some major stars to have bodyguards and PR personnel for safety. Talking about the lengths actors go to for maintaining an image, she said, 'I know people who live in a tiny 1BHK but drive an Audi. They'll show up to meetings in an Audi with a driver, but they live in a small hole. For me, freedom is really important. I do spend money — but on living in a beautiful house in Goa and flying back and forth to Mumbai. That's where all my money goes.' Kalki was last seen in the Tamil romantic action thriller Nesippaya, directed by Vishnuvardhan. The film featured Akash Murali in his acting debut, alongside Aditi Shankar, R. Sarathkumar, Prabhu, and Khushbu. She will next appear in the English-language film Emma and Angel.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kalki Koechlin calls water birthing easier on her body, addresses misconceptions calling it a ‘chudail' practice: 'It's a smoother process in general'
Kalki Koechlin has earned acclaim for portraying unique and challenging characters in films like 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'. Raised amidst the quiet natural surroundings of Auroville and Kallatty near Ooty, Kalki embraced a natural approach when it came to childbirth. During her pregnancy, she opted for a water birth, a method that felt more in tune with nature. Her choice helped bring attention to this birthing technique in India. Recently, Kalki opened up about her experience and shared valuable insights on the subject. Water Birth: A Gentler Experience In a recent interview with Aleena Dissects, Kalki opened up about her experience with water birth. She explained that this choice made her childbirth much easier and believes it should become the preferred method for deliveries. After thorough research, she discovered that water birth benefits both the mother and the baby, promoting a gentler recovery for women. She said, "I feel this should be the standard practice. Water birthing is much easier on the body, much easier when you are giving natural birth. There's so much research that it's easier for the baby when it comes out because it was in the amniotic fluid already, so it is not a big shock, and for the woman, in terms of recovery, it's a smoother process in general. I think it should be the protocol." Barriers to Acceptance: Misconceptions and Cost When the host inquired about why many hesitate to opt for water birth, Kalki responded that the lack of awareness is a major factor, as most people simply don't know much about the method. Additionally, the high cost of the procedure discourages many from considering it. However, she highlighted that the biggest challenge is the widespread misconception that water birth is some strange or superstitious practice, which prevents people from embracing it. She stated, "I don't know why people don't opt for it. I guess here it's more expensive so that's a big reason why people don't opt for it but there are places where you can do it in a hospital also. It's not like some exclusive thing. You can. But people probably are not informed enough about it. They just think it's some weird cult or something, some weird chudail practice. I don't know what they are thinking." Kalki Koechlin: Career and Family Kalki Koechlin began her acting career with the film 'Dev D' and rose to fame with notable performances in movies such as 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', 'That Girl in Yellow Boots', 'Gully Boy', and 'Margarita with a Straw'. On February 7, 2020, she and her partner, Guy Hershberg-an Israeli musician-welcomed their daughter, Sappho. The family currently resides together in Goa. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Everything is stalled: Kalki Koechlin says Bollywood is in recession phase
Actor Kalki Koechlin has spoken about the ongoing struggles in the Hindi film industry, calling the current phase a full-blown "Bollywood recession."Speaking on the Aleena Dissects podcast, Koechlin shed light on what she describes as a creative and structural freeze within the industry, with projects stalled and professionals uncertain about the future.'There's a Bollywood recession; that's why they're re-releasing everything. There's no content. It's not working. So, everything has been stalled. Even they know, but they're scared. They don't know what's working, what isn't. So, everything is stalled, everything is stuck," she Koechlin described Bollywood as a troubled film industry that seems lost and unsure. She said audience habits are changing fast, with short videos becoming more popular than full movies. Because of this, even big-budget films are finding it hard to get released, and many smaller actors and crew members haven't had steady work for years.'Creative teams are being fired, and re-hired. They just don't know why it's not working. And people don't realise there's this crisis going on. And from top to bottom, I've spoken to people. On top, people are spending crores of money and not finding platforms to release them. And there are the chhotu (small) actors who haven't had work in two years," she views are similar to what her ex-husband, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, has also said recently. He shared that he's disappointed with the lack of fresh and creative ideas in Bollywood. That's why he has now turned his focus towards South Indian cinema, where he feels more new and exciting work is being Koechlin was last seen in the 2023 film 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan', directed by Arjun Varain Watch
