The herby, buttery zing of fresh pesto pasta is unforgettable, says Mayur Sanap.
Chef Ranveer Brar serves up his mother Surinder Kaur's Punjabi Kadhi bobbing with freshly-fried pakoras.
Tired of the same old sabudana khichdi and vada recipes? This Navratri, try these unique and healthy fasting recipes
'Zarine spent her last autumn this year with my sister in Kashmir.' 'There, almost as a gentle premonition, Zarine said to my sister, "When I go, let my ashes be scattered across this valley".'
Tomato? Yup, tomato is the mainstay of this gorgeous halwa.
Yes, chicken is a great combo with onions in bhajias. Reshma Aslam blends shredded chicken with onions in a spiced batter for a flavourful crunchy snack that meat lovers will adore.
Yes, chicken is a great combo with onions in bhajias. Reshma Aslam blends shredded chicken with onions in a spiced batter for a flavourful crunchy snack that meat lovers will adore.
This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
You can slowly build up spices over six to nine months by adding ajwain, jeera, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon powders for flavouring different recipes, says Madhavi Bhardwaj.
Chenna Poda translates to mean burnt cheese. That's precisely what this delightful sweet is.
Much-loved paneer takes centre stage in this jhatpat, yum snack. After spicing them up, Reshma Aslam shapes them into patties and fries till golden.
Spiced potato filling wrapped in bread and then fried is just the snack for a late afternoon piping hot cup of tea or coffee, when the hunger pangs come calling. Recipe courtesy: Swetha Iyer.
From royal kitchens to festive feasts, figs have long symbolised richness and warmth. In every form -- sweet or savoury -- they bring flavour, balance, goodness.
Paneer Dumplings, in a rich buttery sauce, with rice or pulau, is just the most cheering end-of-the-day meal.
Investors who constantly hop between 'top-performing' funds often end up earning far lower returns than the very funds they invest in -- simply because they enter late and exit early. Best investors don't chase returns, they chase discipline, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.
In addition to sweets, Ganesh Puja is a time for simple, elegant meals. Tasty Aloo Shak -- shak means vegetable -- can be made in 15 minutes.
Pradeep Suresh Pai shares his mother's treasured recipe for Dalitoy, a nourishing, warming Konkani classic from coastal Mangaluru that's super spicy.
Healthy greens fenugreek or methi leaves needs a regular place in your menus. Also because it adds great extra flavour too.
Chicken and mushrooms come together, along with other veggies like broccoli, bamboo shoots, in Aditi Bose's classic Chinese entree, that makes a meal with fried rice.
Try all sorts of funky new stuffings while making modaks. Khoya or rich milk solids spiked with saunf makes a splendid variety of modaks.
It's a bewitching combo of greens with seafood.
The Elephant God's big day is here on the morrow. Lord Ganesha will be feted all over India but especially in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He needs to be fed too...
Two types of cabbage give this Chinese rice its crunchy but excellent flavour.
A silky, creamy dessert made from milk and cream that melts in the mouth.
Monsoons are about corn. Reshma Aslam briskly transforms tender baby corn into a crispy, tangy rainy-day snack.
You can switch up chillas by using different grains or adding additional condiments. Richa Agarwal makes fast, wholesome Dal Ka Chillas.
Rediff reader Ria Ganwani sent us this recipe of Swiss Chocolate Rolls.
Meat lovers have tantalising tambda and pandhra rassa, with a variety of Kolhapuri-style mutton/chicken dishes. But the famed Kolhapuri Akkha Masoor will delight vegetarians, says Mayur Sanap.
Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.
Shravan is the time to get fresh colocasia leaves from the bazaar and magically transform them into spicy bites.
A fruity mousse, ready in 10 minutes... Make it for Mom!
Add a splash of excitement to your cooking and create food enhanced with a touch of alcohol.
Dried mushrooms are gently simmered for an hour with garlic, herbs in this recipe. Fresh mushrooms, wine, cream, added before serving, further elevate the soup.
Narali Bhat is a sweet coconut rice dish traditionally made in Maharashtra during Narali Pournima, the full moon day in the month of Shravan.
Chef Roopa Nabar presents spicy, earthy patties of mushrooms and potatoes, crisped in an air fryer till golden brown.
There's no reason why you can't recreate street chaat recipes in your kitchen and make them healthier and more hygienically.
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