President Droupadi Murmu hosted a state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin, featuring regional Indian delicacies and a performance of Indian classical and Bollywood music.
Karuveppilai Puli Sadam is a delicious South Indian rice dish with a wonderful balance of tangy, spicy and aromatic flavours.
A simple and extremely nourishing lentil like whole green mung finds its voice in a Mangalore-style prep.
Growing up, I was spoiled in the best way possible. My mum is one of those magical cooks who can turn the simplest ingredients into a feast. Every meal at home was delicious, so there was never a reason for me to learn.
Beans cooked with boiled legumes is a great everyday tadkari to pack in your lunch tiffin,
Living away from home can be tough, especially if you have to cook on your own or rely on takeaways. Simple solutions for you!
Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.
The Recipe for a North Indian yoghurt-chawal.
Long before it became fashionable as a plant-based substitute, Indians had transformed the humble green banana into an astonishing range of dishes. One of the most adaptable ingredients in your kitchen, it is also nutritious and affordable.
What's the best way to fight off the heat? Why with dahi, of course. We offer you a range of recipes -- from beverages, raitas to curries and desserts -- that showcase how wonderfully dahi transforms everyday dishes.
Manisha masters making home Rava Idlis. She provides recipes for chutney and Sambar too.
TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.
Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.
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.
TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.
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.
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
Two wonderful recipes from Pratibha Karan's The Book Of Dals.
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.
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.
A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.
Enjoy this healthy dal with steamed rice, jeera rice, naans or tandoori rotis.
Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.
'One thing I really lack as an actor is angst. I'm not an angry person. I'm a very fun-loving, happy, detached guy.'
'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'?'
Gouri Venugopal's sambar is unparalleled as far her daughter Durga and granddaughter Maya are concerned.
Rediff reader Lajja Bhutra, 28, from Chennai shared this recipe she learned from her mother Santosh Bhutra.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
The actor has decided to enter the food business.
A no-onion, no-garlic potato dish for Pitru Paksha.
Do try making this gourd, Gujarati-style -- it's far tastier than expected.
A traditional recipe from Gujarat, this savoury cake makes a great breakfast or an addition to a light dinner.
A simple but deightful paneer dish for entertaining,
Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.
What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.
Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.
