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.
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
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.
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.
Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.
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.
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
Gorge on some scrumptious Maharashtrian delicacies as you stay at home.
In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind
Jazz up green bell peppersto make a special accompaniment to your rotis or bhakri or bhaath.
Turn your leftover chapattis into a hearty snack.
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.
Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.
Craving for a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast that's delicious and healthy?
A delicious fast, no-fuss one-pot dinner.
TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.
Asha Bhosle, the legendary playback singer, had a lifelong passion for cooking, which she considered a stress reliever and a way to connect with loved ones.
Enjoy your chai with Maharashtrian-style coriander leaf fritters.
It's the Maharashtrian version of kadhi pakoras.
Amboli is a quintessential Malvani dish prepared with rice and mixed dal batter, soaked and grounded, then left to ferment overnight.
A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.
Mint, fried potatoes and yoghurt elevates this easy recipe for a spicy chicken rice.
The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.
Dosa is often tastiest when made using a dal-rice batter and frying it crispy in plenty of ghee. That's not to say that dosas made without heavy amounts of rice and ghee can't taste rather yum too and make for nutritious light breakfasts.
GA readers share delicious recipes perfect for those rainy afternoons.
Try this traditional recipe with a delicious raw mango and coconut chutney.
Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.
Try this simple and wholesome sabji recipe of ridge gourd with Bengal gram.
Give a healthier and tastier upgrade to your regular thalipeeth.
Adding greens to your dal transforms it into to the best companion for your rice.
This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
This classic Maharashtrian dish is made without onions.
Here's a simple recipe or breakfast or as an evening snack at home.
Presenting the most-viewed recipes this year.
A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.
A flavourful, very simple Maharashtrian meal that's easy to make.
Make your Diwali lovelier with this flaky, sugary traditional snack.
