News for 'Mirch'

Recipe: Ruchira's Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Recipe: Ruchira's Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Jazz up green bell peppersto make a special accompaniment to your rotis or bhakri or bhaath.

Recipe: Hitesh's Dhaba-Style Chicken

Recipe: Hitesh's Dhaba-Style Chicken

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The perfect Sunday recipe. Note: It's cooked in mustard oil.

Recipes: Zelda's Hearty Cool-Down Salads

Recipes: Zelda's Hearty Cool-Down Salads

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.

Recipe: Danny's Egg Neer Dosas

Recipe: Danny's Egg Neer Dosas

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

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.

Eid Recipe: Chef Golam's Whole Wheat Mutton Khichda

Eid Recipe: Chef Golam's Whole Wheat Mutton Khichda

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

If there is one dish that captures the soul of slow cooking it has to be Khichda, an Eid special for the Bohri community.

Bihar Recipe: Archana's Alu-Mattar

Bihar Recipe: Archana's Alu-Mattar

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.

Jain Recipes: Kele Appe, Pav Bhaji, Mango Sevaiya Custard

Jain Recipes: Kele Appe, Pav Bhaji, Mango Sevaiya Custard

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Jain food is light on the stomach and uses no potatoes, onions or garlic. Try these green banana specials. And a mango custard.

Bhansali, Ketan Mehta To Make Jai Somnath

Bhansali, Ketan Mehta To Make Jai Somnath

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

'We've been toying with the idea of working together. This project seems the best way to collaborate on something special.'

'God Has Given Me A Theek-Thaak Face'

'God Has Given Me A Theek-Thaak Face'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'

Recipe: Vidhya's Banarsi Laal Mirch Achaar

Recipe: Vidhya's Banarsi Laal Mirch Achaar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Winter ushers in fat red chillies ideal for a exceptionlly tasty pickle.

'Didn't Know Mirch Masala Would Be Her Last Film'

'Didn't Know Mirch Masala Would Be Her Last Film'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'She was my only choice to play Sonbai. The moment she read the script, she slipped into character.'

11 Stuffed Sabzi Recipes

11 Stuffed Sabzi Recipes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

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.

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.

Recipes: 5 Easy Vegetable Doshas

Recipes: 5 Easy Vegetable Doshas

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch.

Uff, Uff Mirchi! Zaara, Sanya, Manushi Get Spicy

Uff, Uff Mirchi! Zaara, Sanya, Manushi Get Spicy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

This summer, take your spice threshold a notch higher!

Recipe: How to make Rajasthani Bharwan Mirch

Recipe: How to make Rajasthani Bharwan Mirch

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Food blogger Swati Pareek tells us how to make this spicy side dish.

Konkona Sen Sharma: Mirch deals with women's libido

Konkona Sen Sharma: Mirch deals with women's libido

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Konkana Sen Sharma gets candid about her latest movie, her pregnancy and why she would never go full frontal for a movie.

Review: Mirch has its fun moments

Review: Mirch has its fun moments

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Mirch has its fun moments and a few laughs. With a lighter treatment it may have been a real rib-tickler.

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Shalaka's Vaal Alu Sabzi

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Shalaka's Vaal Alu Sabzi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A tad sweet, but chatpata too, this distinctive Mahrashtrian dish is a festive special.

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates the icon and his imagery in 23 super special Aamir Khan frames etched in her head.

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.

Fun Time! It's Quiz Time!

Fun Time! It's Quiz Time!

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

After orange and white, Sukanya Verma paints these pages red with the fiery shade that's loved for its striking symbolism in Hindi movies.

Recipe: Mayur's Dahi Aloo

Recipe: Mayur's Dahi Aloo

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Jazz up your summer lunch plate with this tangy potato curry.

Recipe: Mutton Gilafi Kebabs

Recipe: Mutton Gilafi Kebabs

Rediff.com16 May 2024

These kebabs on skewers or a super Sunday special.

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Rani Parties With Shilpa, Vidya

Rani Parties With Shilpa, Vidya

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Film folk turned up in numbers to celebrate Bollywood Dream Girl Hema Malini's 75th birthday on October 16.

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Sania Mirza's Awesome Iftar Spread

Sania Mirza's Awesome Iftar Spread

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Tennis legend Sania Mirza has been tempting us with her iftar spread and was seen relishing a feast with son Izhaan Mirza Malik.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

This favourite Holi dish can be made without deep frying the baras or bhalles.

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

How to make dahi a part of your daily diet.

Hema Malini@75, Through The Years

Hema Malini@75, Through The Years

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The ethereal Hema Malini turns 75 on October 16, and gives us yet another reason to celebrate her.

Recipe: Taruna's Kele Ki Macchli

Recipe: Taruna's Kele Ki Macchli

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

A green banana fish curry for the vegetarian in you.

Recipe: Natasha's Kutchi Dabeli

Recipe: Natasha's Kutchi Dabeli

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

A Mumbai girl, who has grown up eating dabeli all her life, the dish is her absolute favourite.

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle

Rediff.com15 May 2024

What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?

Recipes: Sonal Ved's Dhokla Chaat, Burrata Papdi Chaat

Recipes: Sonal Ved's Dhokla Chaat, Burrata Papdi Chaat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

It's time for some desi chaat with a burst of hatke flavours.

Recipes: 10 Simple 20-Minute Sabzis

Recipes: 10 Simple 20-Minute Sabzis

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Tindli Alu is a very basic sabzi recipe. But nutritious and tasty. Use the same recipe to make a whole variety of easy vegetables.