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.
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
Maamouls are classic Middle Eastern cookies that have a festive appeal even before you take a bite.
A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.
'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'
Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.
An age-old recipe for a savoury dish from Himachal Pradesh.
Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.
You'll find sweet and savoury versions of this dish in Himachal Pradesh.
Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.
An adaptation of one of the signature dishes of Himachal Pradesh.
Traditionally thukpa is made with buckwheat noodles and flavoured with yak meat or dried fish.
Love paneer? Are you a huge fan of khoya? How about combining the two to create a rich Indian curry that goes well with steamed rice or naans?
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As the temple is inaugurated, unfortunately for Advani but unsurprisingly for the rest of us, the architect of the party's rise will not lead the ceremony and claim credit for his achievement, notes Aakar Patel.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Monday announced a Rs 12,000 crore interest-free 50-year loan to states for spending on capital projects in a bid to boost economy. The loan is over and above borrowing ceilings of the states and the repayment will be one bullet payment after 50 years, she said.
The celebrity chef shares recipes for five unusual Indian desserts.
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The traditional porridge is a hit among farmers of Tamil Nadu.
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'We often celebrate scholastic excellence while ignoring the majority of students who aren't there yet,' Pratham CEO Rukmini Banerji tells Geetanjali Krishna. 'It's time we celebrated the bottom.'
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