Scoop the seeds from a pumpkin and give them a gentle roast on a tawa. Or pick up ready-to-eat packet. These seeds brim with health, offering heart-friendly oils like omega-3, states WebMD.
Why buy it when you can make your own tropical trail mix to keep in your office drawer or backpack to tide you over an attack of hunger pangs.
Consultant-Clinical Dietitian Sabah Ghare recommends why you must include seasonal fruits like jamun along with colourful veggies in your monsoon diet.
Bitter gourd or Karela is often the most disliked vegetable in Indian households. Try this recipe and that notion could change.
King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow has banned non-vegetarian food in its hostels following a suggestion from Governor Anandiben Patel. To compensate, the university will now serve protein-rich vegetarian meals, including soy, paneer, and tofu. While the Vice-Chancellor cites hygiene and health benefits for the ban, it has drawn criticism from faculty members and political parties who question the imposition of dietary restrictions.
Cosy up with a warm bowl of pumpkin soup as you enjoy Christmas carols or the winter chill.
Black pepper and jeera-accented pumpkin halwa will contribute special flavour to your Diwali feast.
Ambila is a typical Odia mixed vegetable curry known for its sweet, tangy, delicately-spiced flavor. It's considered a comforting, satvik dish.
Santula is a wholesome Odia vegetable dish, known for its subtle flavours. Unlike heavily-spiced curries, Santula relies on the natural taste of fresh vegetables enhanced only by minimal spices.
Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation
Each of these photographs tells a powerful story through the universal language of food!
On a chilled-out weekday, you can always surprise your loved one with a wonderful bowl of pumpkin risotto.
A tender, flavourful steak that's vegetarian.
Five seeds that can help you lose weight.
The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.
Raise a toast on World Whisky Day with three spectacular whisky-based cocktails created by Sonali Mullick, mixologist and operations head at Hitchki Resto Bar and Bayroute, Mumbai.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist with nearly three decades of experience, suggests how to make the right diet and lifestyle choices to keep blood sugar under check.
India has protected the interest of domestic farmers and MSMEs by not extending any duty concessions on products across several sectors, including agricultural items such as dairy, as well as chocolates, gold, silver, jewellery, footwear, and sports goods, under the trade pact with Oman.
Cook up a batch of this healthy, low-calorie soup and serve it with crusty bread or chicken sandwiches.
Try a delightful meat-free version of this well-loved Parsi dish, that gets its dhamaka from a pungent spice paste.
Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.
Dr Aniket Mule, consultant, internal medicine, KIMS Hospitals, offers practical advice to protect yourself from mosquitoes and water-borne diseases like malaria, dengue and chikungunya.
It's naturally gluten free, filling and tastes lovely.
A healthy recipe with coriander seeds and nuts.
Hitesh Harisinghani's mother learned to make sambhar from his nani. Packed with vegetables, it has a dash of sweetness from the jaggery, and sour from tamarind and tomatoes.
Sadhana Saxena from Noida shared this healthy recipe.
Instead of hitting the snooze button and snuggling under your blankets, take charge of your health and exercise indoors, advises Dr Manjusha Agarwal.
These dishes are perfect for either a fasting or a feasting menu.
Gouri Venugopal's sambar is unparalleled as far her daughter Durga and granddaughter Maya are concerned.
Kerala pumpkin curry has to be the best way to eat kadu. And ever tried an imli-ginger relish?
Salads are a great option when you want to boost your immune system. Presenting three salad recipes you can cook while you are working from home.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani offers advice on how to alter your lifestyle so that you can stay healthy.
A vegetable curry made using the signature vindaloo paste.
Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
If you are fasting, you must steer clear of processed and packaged foods as they often contain additives, preservatives and excessive salt or sugar which can disrupt the purity and purpose of your diet, says dietician Ruchi Rai.
A piquant curry to jazz up steamed rice. Have it with papad.
A diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals is very crucial in maintaining and boosting immunity.
A treat you can easily make yourself for post-workout cravings.
