News for 'Maida'

How This 24 YO Baker Started A Food Truck

How This 24 YO Baker Started A Food Truck

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

When her parents insisted Rajini Bhargava pursue an MBA, she presented them the idea of investing in a food truck.

10 Tastiest Ways To Eat Your Greens

10 Tastiest Ways To Eat Your Greens

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.

How To Choose A Nutrient-Rich Diet

How To Choose A Nutrient-Rich Diet

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutrionist and weight loss expert with nearly three decades of experience, offers personalised recommendations to improve your overall health and wellbeing.

East Indian Christmas: Dukryache Indyal, Thali Sweet

East Indian Christmas: Dukryache Indyal, Thali Sweet

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

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.

Christmas Recipes: Pudicherry's Vivikum, Bengal Chicken Curry

Christmas Recipes: Pudicherry's Vivikum, Bengal Chicken Curry

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,

Is Your Blood Sugar Fluctuating?

Is Your Blood Sugar Fluctuating?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience, explains how you can take charge of your health with a balanced diet and exercise.

10 Tempting Recipes Using Super-Grain Ragi

10 Tempting Recipes Using Super-Grain Ragi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Step into the world of wholesome eating and try these delicious ragi recipes, where ancient grains meet modern flavours.

Recipes: An Exciting Arunachal Platter

Recipes: An Exciting Arunachal Platter

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.

'Your Body Only Needs 4 Tsp Oil Per Day'

'Your Body Only Needs 4 Tsp Oil Per Day'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

"If you are eliminating rice, oil, nuts or any food items which give you good nutrients, it becomes very difficult to manage the other nutrients which were supposed to come from that food item," explains Dr Rajeshwari Panda.

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.

CBSE's 'sugar boards' in schools aim to curb childhood obesity

CBSE's 'sugar boards' in schools aim to curb childhood obesity

Rediff.com25 May 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed schools to set up dedicated 'Sugar Boards' to raise awareness about sugar consumption and combat childhood obesity. Experts hail the initiative as a significant step towards promoting healthier dietary habits among students and families. The boards will display information on the sugar content in common snacks, drinks, and meals, helping children make informed choices. This move comes as data reveals alarmingly high sugar intake among Indian children, exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended limits.

Holi Papri: 10-Min Recipe

Holi Papri: 10-Min Recipe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The tiny maida puris, flavoured with pungent carom seeds, are popular fill-me-ups at Holi.

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and preserved local food traditions.

Recipes: Joan's Yummy Yuletide Cookies

Recipes: Joan's Yummy Yuletide Cookies

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Get cookie baking this Christmas! Make scrumptious cookies for the season

Recipes: Apple Modaks, Orange Modaks

Recipes: Apple Modaks, Orange Modaks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Go experimental while making your modaks! Try unusual stuffings and coverings.

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

How To Make Christmas Cake In A Cooker

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.

Recipe: Roxy's Romanian Tort Diplomat

Recipe: Roxy's Romanian Tort Diplomat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Can Christmas be any more festive with this magnificent dessert all the way from Romania?

Recipe: Shristi's Chocolate Banana Cake With Walnuts

Recipe: Shristi's Chocolate Banana Cake With Walnuts

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Overripe bananas, fit for discarding, can make the most gorgeous addition to a chocolate cake.

'He went out to take groceries, police killed him'

'He went out to take groceries, police killed him'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Families of the four men killed in the Sunday violence in Sambhal are now forced to contend with the double tragedy of death and poverty, reliant as they were on the frugal income the four once brought.

Recipe: Mayur's Khawa Poli

Recipe: Mayur's Khawa Poli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

C'mon have a midweek sweet surprise...

Children's Day Recipe: Khow Suey Rice Noodle Soup

Children's Day Recipe: Khow Suey Rice Noodle Soup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Plan a nutritional treat for your bachhas on Children's Day.

'Urban demand is under stress, would need an upward spiral'

'Urban demand is under stress, would need an upward spiral'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'Spending by the middle class is limited with a focus on savings. However, there is buoyancy at the top-end.'

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

Recipe: Chef Rajiv's Banana Cutlets, Kale Fritters

Recipe: Chef Rajiv's Banana Cutlets, Kale Fritters

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Two interesting starters for a rainy day.

Recipe: Cheryl's Cake Without Eggs, Butter, Milk

Recipe: Cheryl's Cake Without Eggs, Butter, Milk

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Skip milk, butter and eggs to make a truly delightful vegan cake.

Recipe: Chef Sohail's Sweet Corn Tempura

Recipe: Chef Sohail's Sweet Corn Tempura

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Having friends over in the evening? Whip up a delightful starter with corn and a spicy mayonnaise sauce.

Recipe: Garma Garam Jalebi

Recipe: Garma Garam Jalebi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Something sweet to celebrate the 'Pran Prathishta' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya today.

Recipe: Manasi's Dates And Walnut Eggless Cake

Recipe: Manasi's Dates And Walnut Eggless Cake

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Take time to bake a simple cake that is a good accompaniment to an afternoon cuppa.

Ramzan Recipe: Ganga Singh's Malpua With Pomegranate

Ramzan Recipe: Ganga Singh's Malpua With Pomegranate

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

With crisp edges and a soft centre, these malpuas are are improved by the addition of fruit.

Father's Day Recipe: Apple Crumble

Father's Day Recipe: Apple Crumble

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Cook up something unique for dear Pops.

Recipe: Hemasri's Gujiya

Recipe: Hemasri's Gujiya

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A traditional recipe to entertain guests on Diwali.

Recipe: Pheroza And Jamshed Godrej's Baked Eggs

Recipe: Pheroza And Jamshed Godrej's Baked Eggs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

An easy, simple breakfast or brunch, that goes well with toast.

Recipe: London-Style Paneer Kathi Roll

Recipe: London-Style Paneer Kathi Roll

Rediff.com31 May 2023

One of these delectable stuffed rolls makes a hearty meal.

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Make your Diwali lovelier with this flaky, sugary traditional snack.

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.

Monsoon Recipe: Corn Cheese Balls

Monsoon Recipe: Corn Cheese Balls

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

These deep-fried Corn Cheese Balls can be made from scratch in less than 40 minutes.

Recipe: Nutella And Coconut Pooran Poli

Recipe: Nutella And Coconut Pooran Poli

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

An interesting version of the classic puran poli.

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Mondelez, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle India have been working on bringing down the sugar, salt, and sodium content.

Recipe: Easy Homemade Apple Pie

Recipe: Easy Homemade Apple Pie

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

It's time to bake a lovely apple pie.