News for 'Lentils'

How to make Ven Pongal at home

How to make Ven Pongal at home

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Ramapriya Suresh shows us how to make a traditional Pongal recipe.

3 winter recipes to tempt your taste buds

3 winter recipes to tempt your taste buds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Chef Kuldeep Garude, Executive Chef, Elior India shares his special winter recipe.

Recipe: Karnataka's Channa Dal Vada

Recipe: Karnataka's Channa Dal Vada

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

These crispy masala vadas are called Chattambade in Karnataka.

ASK KOMAL: Must Dry Fruits Be Soaked Before Eating?

ASK KOMAL: Must Dry Fruits Be Soaked Before Eating?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The nutritional value and flavour of dry fruits increases when they are soaked for a few hours, says Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

Monsoon: 10 Foods To Stay Healthy

Monsoon: 10 Foods To Stay Healthy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.

Recipe: Dal Muradabadi

Recipe: Dal Muradabadi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A special dal recipe for you.

Recipe: Coconut Cabbage and Mor Kuzhambu

Recipe: Coconut Cabbage and Mor Kuzhambu

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Crunchy cabbage, yoghurt-based makes Mor Kuzhambu served with ghe rice, fried fish and rice papad makes for a satisfying dinner.

Bigg Boss 15: Neha calls Tejasswi brainless!

Bigg Boss 15: Neha calls Tejasswi brainless!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Why did Neha Bhasin lose her temper?

Canadian farmers turn to pulse crops to satisfy India

Canadian farmers turn to pulse crops to satisfy India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Back-to-back droughts in India, the world's largest importer of edible oils and pulses, has boosted prices and made pulses attractive to Canadian farmers.

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'India is a multifaceted place that resides in one country.' 'I always say that there are 1.3 billion Indias and everyone takes their own form and shape of the country.' A fascinating glimpse from Barkat: The Inspiration And Story Behind One Of The World's Largest Food Drives, Feed India.

10 tips to increase your sperm count

10 tips to increase your sperm count

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Having sex every other day may be optimum, says Dr Raghuveer Karne. Prolonged abstinence can increase the number of dead sperm.

How I trimmed my monthly budget in the lockdown

How I trimmed my monthly budget in the lockdown

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Felcy Pinto, who works as HR coordinator, tells us how she is preparing for the difficult days ahead.

Uday Kotak's FAVOURITE Gujarati Dish

Uday Kotak's FAVOURITE Gujarati Dish

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'They say our mothers lay the early foundation on which we build our dreams and lives. This holds true for me.' Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Uday Kotak tells us about his mom's wonderful cooking.

Power outage: Jalandhar MSMEs' new struggle

Power outage: Jalandhar MSMEs' new struggle

Rediff.com20 May 2022

With the Covid-19 pandemic showing signs of ebbing and economic activity picking up, factory owners in Jalandhar had hoped that the worst was over. However, the heat wave in April and extensive power cuts that came with it, have crushed their hopes. The city's large number of micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs) are now gearing up for yet another struggle, this time to survive with the shortage of power that is severely impacting their operations.

Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The minister emphasised that India will play its due role in advancing global food security and it will do so in a manner in which it upholds equity, displays compassion, and promotes social justice.

Hungry kya? See these drool-worthy pics of food

Hungry kya? See these drool-worthy pics of food

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

The best of food pics this week. You can share yours too here #RediffFoodies.

Sankranti Recipes: Til Peanut Laddoo, Holige

Sankranti Recipes: Til Peanut Laddoo, Holige

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Kumudini Shetty's traditional recipes for Makar Sankranti.

Recipes: Pharsi Masu, Pomelo in Coriander Chutney

Recipes: Pharsi Masu, Pomelo in Coriander Chutney

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Why eat simple when you can try something royal?

Indian drought: Bonanza for Canadian farmers

Indian drought: Bonanza for Canadian farmers

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Canada is the top supplier of pulses to India, which is expected to import 1 million tonnes more this year.

Eyeing Dalit votes and world record, BJP cooks 5,000-kg khichdi

Eyeing Dalit votes and world record, BJP cooks 5,000-kg khichdi

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The khichdi was prepared with 400 kg rice, 100 kg lentils, 350 kg vegetables, 100 kg desi ghee, 100 litres of oil, 2,500 litres of water and 250 kg spices, one of the cooks said.

Modi, Xi discuss terror, trade in 2.5-hr dinner conversation

Modi, Xi discuss terror, trade in 2.5-hr dinner conversation

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar described the engagement between Modi and Xi on the first day of the Informal summit as 'highly productive'.

ITR filing exempted for pensioners above 75 years old

ITR filing exempted for pensioners above 75 years old

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Senior citizens of 75 years and above having pension income and interest from fixed deposit in the same bank would not be required to file income tax returns for the financial year beginning April 1.

Recipe: How to make Mixed Dal Farre

Recipe: How to make Mixed Dal Farre

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

These healthy small bites can be either boiled or steamed and then stir fried.

Thousands of farmers converge at protest sites to mark 1 yr of stir

Thousands of farmers converge at protest sites to mark 1 yr of stir

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Farmers flaunting colourful turbans, sunshades, long beards and twirling moustaches danced on tractors, distributed sweets and hugged each other to mark the occasion that seemed like a festival.

Farmers' stir: 'Those who give dough can also have pizza'

Farmers' stir: 'Those who give dough can also have pizza'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The 'pizza langar' has hogged headlines and garnered compliments from different quarters, and also brickbats from a certain section.

Want to be VEGAN? 7 Tips For You

Want to be VEGAN? 7 Tips For You

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Veganism is all about being kind. And it all starts when you're kind to yourself first.

Bandh likely to hit supply of rations for protesters

Bandh likely to hit supply of rations for protesters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

But we have enough stacked up for another 2-3 months. We have come prepared for a long haul, Gurjaint Singh from Panipat said.

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.

Dear Komal: I want to lose 20 kg

Dear Komal: I want to lose 20 kg

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.

Recovering From Covid At Home? 7 Things To Do

Recovering From Covid At Home? 7 Things To Do

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

A guide to post-COVID care to be followed at home.

'Indian food is the perfect, balanced, diet'

'Indian food is the perfect, balanced, diet'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'The way desi food is cooked in our homes makes it so delicious and yummy.' 'It is a great digestive meal.'

Home ministry wants states to ensure movement of all trucks

Home ministry wants states to ensure movement of all trucks

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Addressing a press conference on measures taken during 21-days lockdown imposed from March 25 to contain the spread of Covid-19, MHA joint secretary Punya Salila Srivastva said the situation of essential goods and services is under control. To strengthen this situation, the home ministry has written to state governments that both inter-state and intra-state movement of trucks and goods carriers should be allowed during the 21-day countrywide lockdown announced by the central government irrespective of the cargo being essential or non-essential.

Why Manushi Chhillar Likes Bikinis

Why Manushi Chhillar Likes Bikinis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'I love beaches and hence I love my swimsuits.'

What should kids eat to fight COVID-19?

What should kids eat to fight COVID-19?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Offer your child raw vegetables and fresh fruit as snacks instead of foods high in sugars, fats, or salts.

State govts start selling tur dal at Rs 120-145/kg

State govts start selling tur dal at Rs 120-145/kg

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The Centre had asked the state governments to meet the millers.

COVID Hero: He Feeds the Hungry

COVID Hero: He Feeds the Hungry

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

N Kalyanasundaram started saving up last year so that he could feed the hungry during the second COVID lockdown.

How this beauty queen stays fit and SEXY!

How this beauty queen stays fit and SEXY!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Alankrita Sahai loves to mix dance and yoga in her routine.

The Magic of Khichdi

The Magic of Khichdi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Every home across India makes khichdi and it still isn't as celebrated as it should be.

Foods that keep you full for longer

Foods that keep you full for longer

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Keep hunger and mindless snacking at bay with these 9 foods that will help you feeling full, for a longer time.