Find comfort in this quick and yum poha and mung dal khichdi.
Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.
They're clearly setting new goals for couples planning to tie the knot this year.
A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.
Make the most out of the fresh guavas arriving in the marker with this unusual seasonal recipe.
Edible oil prices in the major retail markets across the country have declined by Rs 5-20 per kg after various measures, including an import duty cut, by the government, Food Secretary Sudhansu Pandey said on Friday. The official said that branded oil makers have also revised the rates for new stock. Domestic edible oil prices have soared in tandem with the global prices which shot up due to reduced availability of edible oils for food use following diversion for biofuel in Indonesia, Brazil and other countries.
A prolonged break in monsoon rains in most parts of the country is threatening to hit the yield of kharif crops. It could even delay the upcoming rabi sowing. Major agricultural states, such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat, have witnessed a deficit of 30-80 per cent in southwest monsoon rainfall in August compared to the long-period average for the month. Meteorologists see no big revival in monsoon rains from hereon, though they forecast "some activity" over the Bay of Bengal on September 5-6.
Surprise, surprise, your kids, who were no karela fans earlier, will love this recipe.
This simplest of lentil recipes had with rice and some crispy onions makes for a deeply-satisfying meal.
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India's wheat production is projected to have declined nearly 3 per cent to 106.84 million tonnes while the overall foodgrain production is estimated to have touched record 315.72 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year. The wheat production is estimated to have declined due to heatwave that resulted in shrivelled grains in the northern states of Punjab and Haryana. Releasing the fourth advance estimate for the 2021-22 crop year, the Union agriculture ministry on Wednesday said a record output is also estimated for rice, maize, gram, pulses, rapeseed and mustard, oilseeds and sugarcane.
If you like pickled prawns, you'll love this simple recipe.
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Drumstick leaves is widely used in many South Indian recipes.
A unique snack recipe for masala potato-stuffed cabbage rolls.
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Why settle for the ordinary, when you can try out something traditional on Makar Sankranti?
Bhutte Ka Kees or stir-fried grated corn is a healthy, fast snack for tiffins, for after school or after work.
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Bottle gourd is far more tasty than you realise especially when had in steamed dumplings along with Dahi Kadhi.
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A peanut stuffed snack invented for winter evenings with garam chai.
Tangy and sweet, it will be a lovely addition to your weekend spread.
Everyone must sample these tiny pan-fried idlis stuffed with onions or vegetables once before they die.
Untimely rains during March have caused damage to rabi crops and may result in lower yields, a report said on Wednesday. Between March 1 and 21, cumulative rains have been 20 per cent more than normal, and in the past four days, it was 3-4 times more than usual, according to a report by Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics. On March 21, the rain volume in central India was 1,600 per cent more than normal, the report said, adding that unfortunately, this ongoing harvest window for rabi crops has been lashed by an untimely torrent.
Perk up your weekend with a very different Malaysian-inspired dish.
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This recipe, handed down from my grandmother, marries a yoghurt gravy with okra or bhindi.
The consequences are dire as essential medical treatments, including dialysis, and medicines for cancer and anti-AIDS drugs remain out of reach for those in desperate need.
Kokum Aloo or Tangy Potato can be munched with your evening tea.
This lip-smacking but simple dish is made using mango pickle.
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The decision to increase the MSPs (Minimum Support Prices) was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. MSP is the rate at which the government buys the grain from farmers. Currently, the government fixes MSPs for 23 crops grown in both kharif and rabi seasons. Sowing of rabi (winter) crops begins from October immediately after the harvest of kharif (summer) crops.
One of these delectable stuffed rolls makes a hearty meal.
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