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Recipe: Smita's Karandi Or Prawn Relish

Recipe: Smita's Karandi Or Prawn Relish

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Very small prawns can be made into a kind of chutney that greatly soups up your average meal.

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.

Recipe: Supriya's Fish Pulao

Recipe: Supriya's Fish Pulao

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

A simple, one-pot dish of fragrant basmati rice, spices and fresh fish.

Recipe: Supriya's Kerala Prawn Masala

Recipe: Supriya's Kerala Prawn Masala

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

If you make prawns, using this very precise and methodical recipe, it is sure to turn out like it came all the way from Kerala straight to your plate.

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Kuskura

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Kuskura

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Turn your leftover chapattis into a hearty snack.

Recipe: Bethica's Hyderabadi Burfi

Recipe: Bethica's Hyderabadi Burfi

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Time to surprise your family and friends with a really unusual dessert.

Recipe: Vidhya's Alu Ke Gutkae

Recipe: Vidhya's Alu Ke Gutkae

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

A no-onion, no-garlic potato dish for Pitru Paksha.

Recipe: How to make Murgh Shan-e-Shadab

Recipe: How to make Murgh Shan-e-Shadab

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Chef de Cuisine Shadab Ahmed of Sofitel Mumbai BKC shares two simple and delectable recipes.

Recipe: Dr Mohan's Bread Upma

Recipe: Dr Mohan's Bread Upma

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

How to make a satisfying comfort food from leftovers.

Recipe: Hina's Millet Kheer

Recipe: Hina's Millet Kheer

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

This delicious bowl of coconut milk kheer is hard to resist.

Recipe: Vidhya's Kumaoni-Style Spinach

Recipe: Vidhya's Kumaoni-Style Spinach

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Pair this with bhaat or steamed rice for a simple, sumptuous meal.

Recipe: Sahana's Sajjige Roti

Recipe: Sahana's Sajjige Roti

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Bored of rava upma? Try this savoury pancake recipe.

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Water chesnuts can be magically converted into a toasty warm winter evening snack.

Recipe: Mayur's Curry Noodle Soup

Recipe: Mayur's Curry Noodle Soup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.

Recipe: Sandhyarani's Steamed Hilsa

Recipe: Sandhyarani's Steamed Hilsa

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Enjoy flavourful Odia-style hilsa!

Recipe: Mayur's Jhol Momo

Recipe: Mayur's Jhol Momo

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A soupy, spicy, tasty soul-warmer to light up monsoon days.

Recipe: Nandita's No-Fry Sabudana Vadas

Recipe: Nandita's No-Fry Sabudana Vadas

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The very thought of certain deep-fried snacks gets your digestive juices going. Why not make them healthier?

Recipe: Bethica's Sago Chia Pudding

Recipe: Bethica's Sago Chia Pudding

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Mango puree, chia seeds and sago make this an irresistible treat.

Recipe: Devraj's Bittersweet Chocolate Pave With A Hazelnut Crust

Recipe: Devraj's Bittersweet Chocolate Pave With A Hazelnut Crust

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Nuts, whiskey, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, cream... Can anything be more wicked?

Recipe: Taruna's Rui Poshto

Recipe: Taruna's Rui Poshto

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

A take on a popular Bengali macher jhol.

Recipe: Taruna's Paneer Bites

Recipe: Taruna's Paneer Bites

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

You can turn out dairy-free bites using tofu instead of paneer.

Recipe: Anita's Bombil Fish Curry

Recipe: Anita's Bombil Fish Curry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The simple pleasures of Bombay Duck curry.

Recipe: Deepa's Bathua-Stuffed Parathas

Recipe: Deepa's Bathua-Stuffed Parathas

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

When the winter weed-like green hits the bazaars, cash in on it and gorge on bathua parathas.

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Ukadpendi

Recipe: Mayur's Maharashtrian Ukadpendi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Craving for a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast that's delicious and healthy?

Recipe: Kashmiri Methi Chaman

Recipe: Kashmiri Methi Chaman

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Kashmiris know how to make paneer best.

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.

Recipe: Mayur's Peanut Curry

Recipe: Mayur's Peanut Curry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

No vegetables in your larder? Never mind. Worry not. Use peanuts.

Recipe: Hemasri's Gujiya

Recipe: Hemasri's Gujiya

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A traditional recipe to entertain guests on Diwali.

Recipe: Jackfruit Masala

Recipe: Jackfruit Masala

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Once you overcome the challenge of cutting and cleaning jackfruit, it will be a breeze to make this dish.

Recipe: Mayur's Chicken Hariyali

Recipe: Mayur's Chicken Hariyali

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Serve it with steamed rice, chapattis, salad and papad for a wholesome meal.

Recipe: Sreeja's Kerala-Style Jackfruit Stir Fry

Recipe: Sreeja's Kerala-Style Jackfruit Stir Fry

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Jackfruit season heralds the arrival of its tasty stirfry on our tables or better as part of banana leaf meals

Recipe: Richard Holkar's Murgi Survedar

Recipe: Richard Holkar's Murgi Survedar

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

This recipe has a wonderful royal touch.

Navratri Recipe: Sabudana Kheer

Navratri Recipe: Sabudana Kheer

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

A vrat special, this recipe requires just few ingredients.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Quick Mung Dal Halwa

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Quick Mung Dal Halwa

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

We dare you to stop at one serving of this crowd-pleasing dessert.

Recipes: Apple Modaks, Orange Modaks

Recipes: Apple Modaks, Orange Modaks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Go experimental while making your modaks! Try unusual stuffings and coverings.

Ulundu Kozhukattai, Tamil Nadu's Savoury Modaks

Ulundu Kozhukattai, Tamil Nadu's Savoury Modaks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

In Tamil Nadu a steamed, spicy delicacy, looking like a modak, is made for Vinayak Chaturthi.

Recipe: Homemade Protein Bars

Recipe: Homemade Protein Bars

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

A treat you can easily make yourself for post-workout cravings.

Recipe: Mayur's Dahi Aloo

Recipe: Mayur's Dahi Aloo

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Jazz up your summer lunch plate with this tangy potato curry.

Recipe: Crispy Rice Paper Paneer Roll

Recipe: Crispy Rice Paper Paneer Roll

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Stuffed with plenty of crunchy veggies, this dish requires very little cooking.

Recipe: Chef Balwant's Kali Dal, Jaisalmeri Paratha

Recipe: Chef Balwant's Kali Dal, Jaisalmeri Paratha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Kastha or flaky lijjat papad-accented parathas dipped in creamy black dal is a must have.