Jackfruit is one of India's most versatile ingredients, moving effortlessly between savoury and sweet. Used both raw and ripe, Jackfruit finds a place in regional kitchens across the country in remarkably different forms.
A bold cuisine known for its flavours and robust spices, Memoni food comes from the Memon community with roots in Sindh and Kutch.
Long before it became fashionable as a plant-based substitute, Indians had transformed the humble green banana into an astonishing range of dishes. One of the most adaptable ingredients in your kitchen, it is also nutritious and affordable.
Pears with roasted turnips does make an unusual, yummy soup.
Priya Palan, a dietician at Zen Multispecialty Hospital, recommends a list of protein-rich vegetarian sources you can easily include in your diet.
A plant-based tasty one-bowl meal.
Raw Jackfruit Curry, also called Ahuna Kathal, is a specialty in Champaran, Bihar.
Once you overcome the challenge of cutting and cleaning jackfruit, it will be a breeze to make this dish.
A spicy but nutritious soup for the close of day.
Here's a soup overflowing with flavours, textures and proteins.
The zestful, satisfying mixed vegetable Italian soup makes for a special meal.
This light zucchini quiche is versatile and zucchini can be swapped for any other vegetable.
A simple, delicious version of risotto that will add an Italian touch to your weekend spread.
Two extremely healthy Indian soups from Andhra Pradesh.
A fine alu curry for any mood or meal.
The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!
A special, handed-down-through-the-generations recipe of Yakhni Pulao.
Buttery papparadelle buried under a wild mushroom sauce and topped with shavings of fresh Parmesan cheese is a meal made in heaven.
Enjoy the weekend with these unique starters.
The recipe for a wonderfully tasty classic Cacio e Pepe pasta.
Made from scratch, this vegetarian pizza is super quick to put together.
A restaurant-style dinner on a budget, this dish goes well with steamed rice or hot rotis.
A healthy soup with the creaminess of coconut milk and walnuts.
A hearty filling vegetable soup made with simple ingredients.
A spectacular pasta dish ideal for a Friday night in.
Chef Kaleem Qurashi from ITC's Fortune Resort Heevan, Srinagar shares his special Ramzan recipes.
Something to keep your insides warm in winter.
Dive into some fabulous treats by Chef Ranveer Brar this Christmas.
As much as one would have liked a glimpse into the lady's culinary excellence, Tarla acquires its endearing character in Huma Qureshi and Sharib Hashmi's harmonious display of doting husband and wife, observes Sukanya Verma.
A great after-work dish, which is budget-friendly as well.
Bring out your earthenware and clay pots, don your apron and get cooking!
Are you a fan of Mexican food? Then this recipe is meant for you.
It's gluten-free and incredibly simple.
The monsoon calls for a bowl of simple, nourishing, soup.
If you are fasting, you must steer clear of processed and packaged foods as they often contain additives, preservatives and excessive salt or sugar which can disrupt the purity and purpose of your diet, says dietician Ruchi Rai.
Protein helps you build muscle, improve metabolism, and keeps you satiated for longer.
You can make fruits appealing by serving them in fancy shapes, says Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.
Don't make these basic mistakes while cooking Western or continental food.
