Chicken cooked up in a charred masala is a rural Maharashtra treat and tastes divine with rice or bhakri.
Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their own way. The reflective period of Lent is followed by joyful, food-rich celebrations with strong community and family bonding.
A stir-fry with an adequate range and volume of vegetables, that incorporates a little protein, be it paneer or tofu or something else, is a hearty, carb-free meal by itself, that will keep you full for several hours.
Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too
Bisi Bele Bhaat, the traditional Indian one-pot meal that is the Southern answer to Khichdi, combines rice, lentils, vegetables, spices.
Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.
Meat lovers all over India look forward to the holy month of Ramzan. It is the period when Indian meat traditions are celebrated.
Yes, Punjabi cuisine is definitely much more than just Dal Makhni and Paneer Butter Masala!
As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.
Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.
The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.
Let's venture to deeper Tamil Nadu and sample two dishes that showcase the famous Chettinad cuisine -- a chicken curry and a rice pudding.
'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'
A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.
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.
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Vaa Vaathiyar ends up being a bland yet fascinating iteration of a masala film funnelled through the prism of a quirky humorist, notes Arjun Menon.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
Adrika Anand delves into the world of Bohri food to learn how to make the mutton-in-porridge Khichada and the nut-based mutton curry.
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
From a reluctant engineering student to one of India's most loved viral choreographers, Noel Alexander's rise has been nothing short of cinematic.
Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious Bengali preparation of prawns with taro leaves.
Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.
A delicious Mangalorean dish that is served with steamed rice or neer dosas.
We ask chefs and home cooks for their rainy season specials.
Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.
This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
Soya chunks and peas, in a spicy gravy, with rice or rotis is wonderful midday meal.
Squid lovers, you need to try your hand at this classic Mangalorean recipe.
'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.' 'They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.'
A finger-licking dish of crabs and moringa leaves.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
Cook your meat simply and don't overdo the spices. A little extra ghee works miracles.
Food blogger Siddhi Panchal shares her secret recipe.
This useful paste should always be at striking distance in your kitchen.
Gouri Venugopal's sambar is unparalleled as far her daughter Durga and granddaughter Maya are concerned.
A zesty, fragrant chicken curry for a lovely Sunday lunch.
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