Election results may be shifting the political landscape in Bihar. But the state's culinary legacy stands firm. As the new government prepares to take charge, let's look at the timeless flavours and a few recipes that define Bihar.
Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.
Offer Lord Ganesh a wholesome kheer made from almond milk, brown rice and jaggery.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
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.
Grab those veggies from your refrigerator and whip up this delicious meal.
This easy, tasty pulau can be cooked in 15 minutes.
Kashmiri cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, but also has some flavourful and unique vegetarian dishes.
An introduction to the mellow flavours of Mizo cuisine.
The celebrity nutritionist said it was fine to eat the things that made one feel better during exams but suggested avoiding binge eating to counter stress.
Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious Bengali preparation of prawns with taro leaves.
Dr Arush Sabharwal, bariatric and metabolic surgeon at SCOD (Surgical Centre for Obesity and Diabetes) Clinic, explains how choosing certain foods can help boost your metabolism.
This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.
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The government on Thursday imposed a 20 per cent export duty on non-Basmati rice except for parboiled rice to boost domestic supplies amid a fall in area under the paddy crop in the current Kharif season. According to a notification by the revenue department, an export duty of 20 per cent has been imposed on 'rice in husk (paddy or rough)' and 'husked (brown) rice'. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs further said the export of 'semi-milled or wholly-milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed(other than Parboiled rice and Basmati rice)' will also attract a customs duty of 20 per cent.
Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.
Stuffed with plenty of crunchy veggies, this dish requires very little cooking.
Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.
'What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be "the buyer of last resort", on whom their products can be dumped, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn?' 'What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly Republican Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.
After imposing 20 per cent export duty on non-basmati rice, the government has banned the export of broken rice with an aim to increase domestic availability, according to a government notification.
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The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean crab curry.
Certain foods can help prevent flare-ups by reducing the production of stomach acid and soothing the digestive system, says Dr Gaurav Kumar Patil.
The simplest prasad you can offer Lord Ganesha.
Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.
Sweet potatoes, with a light seasoning using coconut oil, and a touch of fresh grated coconut, makes a grand combo with rotis.
Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.
Hitesh Harisinghani's mother learned to make sambhar from his nani. Packed with vegetables, it has a dash of sweetness from the jaggery, and sour from tamarind and tomatoes.
Weight watchers have often avoided rice for chapati. But is it the best option?
Gouri Venugopal's sambar is unparalleled as far her daughter Durga and granddaughter Maya are concerned.
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.
Pulaus can gussy up a meal, especially when you are having guests over.
A simple, one-pot dish of fragrant basmati rice, spices and fresh fish.
Cauliflower and blue cheese is a match made in culinary heaven.
The hit jodi of aloo and palak with a delicious tadka of garlic! What's not to love?
Very small prawns can be made into a kind of chutney that greatly soups up your average meal.
This traditional pulao is a key part of any Bengali comfort meal.
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