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ZELDA PANDE

Zelda Pande dreams about food all the time. Recipe collecting is a passion for her, so is planning her week's menu. She cooks to relax. And to feed people. She welcomes comments, suggestions and is happy to offer cooking tips. You can e-mail the author at zelda.pande@rediffmail.com

Stories by ZELDA PANDE

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

Recipe: Zelda's Mushroom-Stuffed Ravioli

Recipe: Zelda's Mushroom-Stuffed Ravioli

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2024

Making ravioli is slightly more time-consuming than rustling up pasta, but the results are unbeatable, taste-wise.

Recipe: Heart-Healthy Hola Sabzi

Recipe: Heart-Healthy Hola Sabzi

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2024

Raw green chickpeas is nicest lightly boiled with chopped onion. But try this take.

Recipe: Heart-Healthy 15-Minute Lilva Samak Pulau

Recipe: Heart-Healthy 15-Minute Lilva Samak Pulau

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2024

A one-pot meal packed with nutrition and taste.

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2023

These men make Christmas jolly.

No Pasta in Italy!

No Pasta in Italy!

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2023

Pasta procured in Italy cooked up with lightly braised vegetables that can be mimicked in India.

Recipes: 10 Simple 20-Minute Sabzis

Recipes: 10 Simple 20-Minute Sabzis

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2023

Tindli Alu is a very basic sabzi recipe. But nutritious and tasty. Use the same recipe to make a whole variety of easy vegetables.

Recipe: Manisha's Paneer Pulau

Recipe: Manisha's Paneer Pulau

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2023

An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture

Recipe: S's Andhra-Style Pitlai

Recipe: S's Andhra-Style Pitlai

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2023

Try this refreshingly light and wholesome take on the Andhra tamarind gravy.

Recipe: Nadisha's Egg Naan

Recipe: Nadisha's Egg Naan

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2023

Naan and eggs. Great combo. Try it.

Recipe: Zelda's Cauliflower and Peas Pulau

Recipe: Zelda's Cauliflower and Peas Pulau

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2023

Pulaus can gussy up a meal, especially when you are having guests over.

Recipe: Gujarati-Style Turai Sabzi

Recipe: Gujarati-Style Turai Sabzi

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2023

Do try making this gourd, Gujarati-style -- it's far tastier than expected.

Recipe: Stir-Fried Garlic Bok Choy

Recipe: Stir-Fried Garlic Bok Choy

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2023

If you have not sampled these Chinese greens before, today's the day to do it.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2023

The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.

Recipe: Magical Soy-Garlic Beans

Recipe: Magical Soy-Garlic Beans

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2023

A recipe that does great justice to beans.

Recipe: Mustard Pan-Fried Baingan

Recipe: Mustard Pan-Fried Baingan

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2023

This eggplant preparation is a marriage of several Indian flavours.

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2023

A simple Estonian soup that's much tastier than you imagine.

Recipe: Mumbai Roma Fettuccine Alfredo

Recipe: Mumbai Roma Fettuccine Alfredo

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2023

A three-ingredient pasta that's plain but plenty tasty.

Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls

Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2023

A unique snack recipe for masala potato-stuffed cabbage rolls.