Cook your summer weather sabzis before the season goes.
Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation
The Recipe for a North Indian yoghurt-chawal.
Bethica Das perfects a rustic mutton dish from Rajasthan. Her Banjara Gosht references the Banjara community known for a distinctive style of cooking.
A bold cuisine known for its flavours and robust spices, Memoni food comes from the Memon community with roots in Sindh and Kutch.
Avocado wedges are fried like tempura and given a punchy, chaat-style dressing with yoghurt, chutney and spices.
Hanuman Janmotsav marks Lord Hanuman's birthday. Treat him to laddus, fruit and more.
Beans cooked with boiled legumes is a great everyday tadkari to pack in your lunch tiffin,
Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too
This Thursday, March 19 begins the Maharashtrian new year. Gudi Padwa is brought in with traditional rituals that revolve around a new kalash. There is rangoli too. And flowers. An a spectacular array of food.
Neer dosa is a delicate, paper-thin South Indian rice crepe that sits lightly on the stomach, contains minimal energy value, is naturally free from gluten, and is typically prepared without any added fats. Its nutritional profile and taste can be enhanced by including egg within the mixture or pairing it with a gently cooked egg on the side. This upgraded version makes for a wholesome morning meal that leaves you feeling comfortably full while fitting well into a balanced eating routine and supporting healthy weight control.
Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
Reduce your reliance on gas usage and distribute the cooking of your meals between your toaster, microwave, electric kettle or air-fryer.
Karwar, a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is known for its many culinary traditions, reflecting the numerous communities that make this region their home.
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 study by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) has used artificial intelligence to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines, revealing statistical 'laws' that govern cooking across cultures.
A study by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) has used artificial intelligence to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines, revealing statistical 'laws' that govern cooking across cultures.
Bisi Bele Bhaat, the traditional Indian one-pot meal that is the Southern answer to Khichdi, combines rice, lentils, vegetables, spices.
Jazz up green bell peppersto make a special accompaniment to your rotis or bhakri or bhaath.
Chef Vikas Khanna has been shortlisted for the James Beard Awards 2026, placing him among the most revered names in the global culinary world.
Discover the inspiring journey of Komal Prabhu, called the Queen of GSB Cuisine, that saw her switch professions -- a Bharata Natyam dancer became a celebrated chef devoted to preserving traditional Gaud Saraswat Brahmin food traditions.
Try making bitter gourd a different way -- grated, with onions and coconut adding extra body to the preparation.
Flowers aren't just pretty -- they're delicious! Discover how India turns blossoms into exciting bites with these unusual flower-based recipes.
Veteran sports administrator and India's first Asian Games shooting gold medallist Randhir Singh was cremated in Haridwar. Singh died at his New Delhi residence after battling age-related ailments. He was 79.
From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.
In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind
A celebration of Eid isn't over till the last morsel of that special, home-cooked Mutton Biryani has been had.
Maamouls are classic Middle Eastern cookies that have a festive appeal even before you take a bite.
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.
Priya Palan, a dietician at Zen Multispecialty Hospital, recommends a list of protein-rich vegetarian sources you can easily include in your diet.
The amazing story of how a little known cheese from Ladakh stunned the world!
Sunita Harisinghani tranforms traditional carrot halwa into bite-sized Gajjar Halwa Laddoos that will make your sweet tooth dizzy with excitement.
In the days leading upto Christmas, cooking and baking reaches a peak at so many homes across India. Try these authentic Indian recipes for the holiday season.
Bethica Das experiments with cranberries to make an enticing kind of Tamarind Rice.
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 festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.
Step into the world of wholesome eating and try these delicious ragi recipes, where ancient grains meet modern flavours.
