The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.
Mustard-crusted air-fried fish is a refreshing start-the-week entree. Chef Roopa Nabar serves it with lightly-cooked broccoli.
'My preparation for Shorshe Pomfret is a version of a traditional Bengali-style fish in mustard gravy. I used a medium-large pomfret and made a thin gravy out of it. It is best relished with hot steamed rice.'
Everything tastes better with a little mustard. But how does your body feel about mustard oil?
Beans cooked with boiled legumes is a great everyday tadkari to pack in your lunch tiffin,
Manisha masters making home Rava Idlis. She provides recipes for chutney and Sambar too.
The perfect Sunday recipe. Note: It's cooked in mustard oil.
Try making bitter gourd a different way -- grated, with onions and coconut adding extra body to the preparation.
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.
You don't need an oven or a grill or a sigdi to make yummy tandoor-style paneer at home.
These celebs are making a strong case for bringing three-fourth capris back into rotation.
Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.
Who said office wear has to stay in the office? The new rule is simple: Take your boardroom basics and give them a glow-up.
Santula is a wholesome Odia vegetable dish, known for its subtle flavours. Unlike heavily-spiced curries, Santula relies on the natural taste of fresh vegetables enhanced only by minimal spices.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released over 2,115 crore directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries under various welfare schemes, benefiting over 58 lakh eligible individuals.
Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their own way. The reflective period of Lent is followed by joyful, food-rich celebrations with strong community and family bonding.
The 2026's Dirty Dozen list identifies, globally, the 12 types of fruit and vegetables found to carry the highest levels of pesticide residue among 47 items assessed.
Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too
Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Former Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala has criticised the state government for failing to ensure proper crop procurement arrangements and timely compensation for farmers affected by unseasonal rain.
Haryana Congress MLAs will visit 'mandis' to assess and support farmers facing difficulties in wheat and mustard procurement, following a decision made at a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Delhi.
Millets add earthy richness to a soup, especially ragi.
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has criticised the state government's crop procurement policies, alleging that new conditions are being imposed on farmers instead of procuring crops at MSP. Hooda plans to tour mandis to assess the problems faced by farmers.
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has accused the state government of imposing arbitrary conditions on crop purchases, alleging anti-farmer policies and demanding compensation for weather-related crop damage.
It was style with purpose when Ibrahim Ali Khan and Pratibha Rannta walked the ramp as showstoppers for ITRH at the Caring with Style fashion show in Mumbai on March 15, 2026.
Gudi Padwa recipes for the foodie in you.
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticises the state government over alleged LPG cylinder shortages and black marketing, urging immediate action to alleviate public hardship. He also addresses concerns regarding farmers' MSP and the SYL canal issue.
Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.
A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
Bethica Das experiments with cranberries to make an enticing kind of Tamarind Rice.
Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.
Yes, Punjabi cuisine is definitely much more than just Dal Makhni and Paneer Butter Masala!
Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.
A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.
This Valentine's Day, put together a 10/10 meal with just the right liquor, be it a wine or a malt.
Mediterranean meets tandoori in Chef Sarab Kapoor's inspired Mediterranean Tandoori Cauliflower And Broccoli.
The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.
TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.
Rice, mung dal, milk, ghee and aromatic spices are the backbone of this creamy savoury Pongal that will melt in your mouth and make your morning or afternoon.
Kodava food or cooking from Kodagu/Coorg in Karnataka is unique for reflecting its forest ecology, martial culture and agriculture, starkly different from the typical rice-and-coconut heavy coastal cuisines of South India.
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