India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
One can grate, ghiso, grind a whole range of vegetables, fruit or nutty ingredients and magically, with a lil' food alchemy, transform them into a lip-smackingly good halwa. The amount of sugar or type of sweetener that goes into a halwa is in your hands. So is the amount of ghee.
Spring calls for newly-harvested glossy vegetables and fruits, fresh flavours, light bites and colourful plates that match the cheerful mood of the season.
Who can say no to crisp, sweet carrots? And to boot they're brimming with nutrients, minerals, fibre, all while being low in calories.
Halwa, a timeless Indian sweet that came to us from the Silk Route, is cherished for its richness.
From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.
Chef Sneha Singhi presents a millet version with cucumber for an extra boost of goodness. Once the pre-prep is done, her Cucumber Millet Khichdi will be ready in under 15 minutes and looks so yum, you would want a bowl right away.
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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.
Add some sweetness, colour and vitamin N to your meals! Yup carrots mean Nutrition with a capital N.
Add some sweetness, colour and vitamin N to your meals! Yup carrots mean Nutrition with a capital N.
Two types of cabbage give this Chinese rice its crunchy but excellent flavour.
Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.
Yum reduced the number of restaurants in India by 14 in the September quarter from the preceding quarter to 811.
Winter greens served up with corn rotis must be had once before the cold weather departs.
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Not all gravies for palak paneer need to be packed with onions, tomatoes. Try a methi-flavoured milky gravy.
Film folk celebrated Onam on Sunday, and wished their fans with heartfelt greetings and posted pictures on social media.
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Two interesting starters for a rainy day.
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This Muri Ghonto recipe has its origins in former East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh.
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Drizzle some chilly sauce or tomato ketchup for added flavour.
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Having friends over in the evening? Whip up a delightful starter with corn and a spicy mayonnaise sauce.
An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture
It's the king of fruit and this is the season, so enjoy this special aam dessert. Share your recipes too!
'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'
As much as one would have liked a glimpse into the lady's culinary excellence, Tarla acquires its endearing character in Huma Qureshi and Sharib Hashmi's harmonious display of doting husband and wife, observes Sukanya Verma.
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Summer days are great for an indulgent sweet treat that can be topped with walnuts and rose petals.
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Drop that sandwich and let this story (and your taste buds) lead you on a year-long tour of the world's best culinary festivals.
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