Zelda Pande, Nandita Iyer

Recipe: Simple, Delicious Sai Bhaji

It's hard to believe that something as nutritious as Sai Bhaji can taste so good.

Zelda Pande's Gourmet Thayir Sadam

Rice goes down far lighter and smoother in summer when turned into a cooling Thayir Sadam.

Healthy Recipe: Rice Paper Rolls

Stuffed rice paper rolls are light, nutritious, unusual and yum.

Zelda Pande's Mushroom-Tofu Filled Lettuce Wraps

Hot weather calls for bringing on the salads, colder the better.

Recipe: Coconut Cabbage and Mor Kuzhambu

Crunchy cabbage, yoghurt-based makes Mor Kuzhambu served with ghe rice, fried fish and rice papad makes for a satisfying dinner.

Recipe: Suji-Besan Pudla Pancakes

This chila-dosa hybrid pancake, stuffed with greens, will ensure you breakfast like a king.

Recipe: Assassin's Spaghetti

Assassin's Spaghetti, or in Italian Spaghetti All' Assassina, gets its name not from the murder you commit on the pasta -- because you actually kill off the spaghetti by burning it crisp -- but from the levels of red chilly that will do in the eater.

Recipe: Thai-style Zirad Green Curry

Fresh vegetables in a green coconut curry with basmati rice is a sumptuous meal.

Recipe: Mung Badi Pulao

A quick tiffin-worthy pulau.

Recipe: Roasted Red Bell Pepper Spaghetti

This creamy, smokey pasta goes best with a glass of chilled white wine. Cheers!

Recipe: Methia-Flavoured Kand Fries

Crispy wedges of nutty-tasting purple yam or kand make for a great snack break.

Recipe: Chilly Kale Chips

Perfectly crisped kale leaves is a great snack or side.

Recipe: Guacamole Topped With Sour Cream

It's great as a quick breakfast, lunch or snack.

Winter Recipe: Rajma and Vegetable Soup

A hearty, healthy, soup.

Recipes: Baked Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Pine Nut Rice

Two recipes perfect for a cosy night in.

Recipe: Cheese Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo and Salsa

Are you a fan of Mexican food? Then this recipe is meant for you.

Food Quiz: What's the difference between a tart and pie?

How well do you know your desserts?

Cooking continental food? Avoid these 10 mistakes

Don't make these basic mistakes while cooking Western or continental food.

Cool summer recipes

Get Ahead readers Zelda Pande and Nandita Iyer present their favourite summer recipes.

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