In Tamil Nadu a steamed, spicy delicacy, looking like a modak, is made for Vinayak Chaturthi.
Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
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A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
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A favourite breakfast food or snack with your chai.
Rice, mung dal, milk, ghee and aromatic spices are the backbone of this creamy savoury Pongal that will melt in your mouth and make your morning or afternoon.
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
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India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.
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Across continents and cultures, people unknowingly cook similar dishes -- same idea, different ingredients or different method of preparation. Many Indian favourites have surprising global twins that nearly mirror our flavours, techniques or eating style.
Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra would be incomplete without the making of the killa, a playful ritual rooted in tradition and creativity, where children and adults come together to craft miniature forts made using mud, sand and clay.
This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.
Spice up your lunch or dinner with these traditional hot chicken curry preparations
Spice up your lunch or dinner with these traditional hot chicken curry preparations
India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao, creating bold new flavours, making chocolate both a luxury and a story.
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The tiny maida puris, flavoured with pungent carom seeds, are popular fill-me-ups at Holi.
Tomato? Yup, tomato is the mainstay of this gorgeous halwa.
Rawa or sooji or semolina is the term for coarsely-milled durum wheat, which is a hard variety of the grain, grown in India. Sooji gives good fibre and protein to your diet and B vitamins and iron, but also high in carbs, according to Healthline. Semolina works equally well in sweets as it does in savouries.
Rawa or sooji or semolina is the term for coarsely-milled durum wheat, which is a hard variety of the grain, grown in India. Sooji gives good fibre and protein to your diet and B vitamins and iron, but also high in carbs, according to Healthline. Semolina works equally well in sweets as it does in savouries.
Vietnam was wonderful and the people warm and hospitable, Radhika Mittal discovered over a 11-day stay.
Chitau Pitha is a traditional rice cake prepared during festivals in Odisha for Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations.
Pitha is a snack, which can be had with Chole Chaat or just a cup of tea.
The process of refrigerating the rice overnight starch that is resistant to digestion and therefore it will not spike blood glucose levels.
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Chilas or kuttu ka aatta pancakes stuffed with vegetables is a fasting treat.
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