News for 'Onions'

Recipe: Supriya's Kerala Prawn Masala

Recipe: Supriya's Kerala Prawn Masala

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

If you make prawns, using this very precise and methodical recipe, it is sure to turn out like it came all the way from Kerala straight to your plate.

Angry Maharashtra farmer burns onion crop

Angry Maharashtra farmer burns onion crop

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The price per kilogram of onion came down to Rs 2 to Rs 4, which angered the growers, who had stopped the auction at the APMC last week for a day.

Wholesale price inflation dips to 0.85% in April

Wholesale price inflation dips to 0.85% in April

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Wholesale price inflation dropped to 0.85 per cent in April as prices of food articles, manufactured products, and fuel eased, government data showed on Wednesday. WPI-based inflation was 2.05 per cent in March. It was 1.19 per cent in April last year.

Recipe: Smita's Karandi Or Prawn Relish

Recipe: Smita's Karandi Or Prawn Relish

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Very small prawns can be made into a kind of chutney that greatly soups up your average meal.

These products account for over 50% of India's exports in FY25

These products account for over 50% of India's exports in FY25

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Agriculture, pharma, electronics, and engineering goods together accounted for over 50 per cent of India's merchandise exports in 2024-25, according to government data, highlighting the country's growing strength in diverse sectors amid efforts to boost manufacturing and value-added exports.

Govt to release buffer onion stock in open market immediately

Govt to release buffer onion stock in open market immediately

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The government on Friday announced it will release onion from its buffer stock in the targeted regions with immediate effect to ensure prices remain under check till the new crop arrives from October onward. The government is exploring multiple options for disposal of onion: e-auction, e-commerce as well as through states at discounted rates via retail outlets of their consumer cooperatives and corporations, it said. The government has currently maintained 3 lakh tonnes of onion under the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) to meet any exigencies, if rates go up significantly during the lean supply season.

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Hitesh Harisinghani's mother learned to make sambhar from his nani. Packed with vegetables, it has a dash of sweetness from the jaggery, and sour from tamarind and tomatoes.

Recipe: No Onions Stuffed Paneer Tikka

Recipe: No Onions Stuffed Paneer Tikka

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Ameya Warty feels his concoction of stuffed paneer will be a showstopper at your home every time you make it.

Shobha's Baked Fish In Green Masala

Shobha's Baked Fish In Green Masala

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Stop frying your masala fish. Eliminate excess oil by baking it.

Govt to procure 200K-tonne onions amid farmer protest

Govt to procure 200K-tonne onions amid farmer protest

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Barely days after imposing a 40 per cent export tax on onions to cool down soaring prices, which, in turn, triggered widespread protests across the main growing belts, the Centre on Tuesday sought to mitigate both political and economic tensions gripping parts of Maharashtra. It decided to procure an additional 200,000 tonnes of onions at Rs 2,410 per quintal for its buffer stock from farmers, a rate that is strikingly close to the price at which they were being exported before the 40 per cent duty was levied on August 19. The export price before the imposition of the duty stood at around $320 per tonne free on board (approximately Rs 2,650 per quintal).

Inflation cools to 6-year low of 3.16% in April

Inflation cools to 6-year low of 3.16% in April

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Retail inflation eased to a nearly six-year low of 3.16 per cent in April mainly due to subdued prices of vegetables, fruits, pulses, and other protein-rich items, creating enough room for the Reserve Bank to go for another round of rate cut in the June monetary policy review. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was 3.34 per cent in March and 4.83 per cent in April 2024. It was 3.15 per cent in July 2019.

2 Heart Healthy Recipes

2 Heart Healthy Recipes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

These recipes will give you good health.

Wholesale inflation eases to 2% in March on cheaper food items

Wholesale inflation eases to 2% in March on cheaper food items

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Wholesale price inflation eased to 2.05 per cent in March, as against 2.38 per cent in February, government data showed on Tuesday. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation, however, rose year-on-year.

Recipes: 3 Delicious Ways To Make Eggs

Recipes: 3 Delicious Ways To Make Eggs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

More recipes from a Parsi kitchen.

Onion prices likely to hit Rs 60-70/kg in September

Onion prices likely to hit Rs 60-70/kg in September

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Onion prices are likely to start shooting up in the retail market towards the end of August before going up further to around Rs 60-70 per kg next month due to tightened supplies, a report said on Friday. However, the prices will remain below the highs of 2020, it said. "The supply-demand imbalance is expected to reflect in onion prices towards end-August. "As per our ground interactions, prices are expected to show significant increase from early September in the retail market, reaching up to Rs 60-70 per kg during the lean patch.

Mayur's Masaledaar Dhaniya Chicken

Mayur's Masaledaar Dhaniya Chicken

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

A zesty, fragrant chicken curry for a lovely Sunday lunch.

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.

Recipe: Bethica's Achaari Paneer Tikka

Recipe: Bethica's Achaari Paneer Tikka

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The use of freshly-made mango pickle makes all the difference to this recipe for a yum paneer starter.

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Edamame + truffle oil + basmati rice = an exquisite combo.

Wholesale price inflation inches up to 2.38% in Feb

Wholesale price inflation inches up to 2.38% in Feb

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Wholesale price inflation marginally rose to 2.38 per cent in February due to expensive manufactured food items like vegetables oil and beverages, government data released on Monday showed. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation was 2.31 per cent in January. It was 0.2 per cent in February 2024.

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.

Maharashtra farmers seek better pricing for produce

Maharashtra farmers seek better pricing for produce

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

A group of onion traders gathered at the Pimpalgaon Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), near Nashik, to inspect one of the season's final harvests of red onions as they look to place their bids. They were surrounded by farmers, who brought their produce here from different parts of the district. Farmers have reasons to be optimistic.

If you can't afford onions, don't eat for 2-4 months: Maha Min

If you can't afford onions, don't eat for 2-4 months: Maha Min

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse said the decision to impose export duty should have been taken with proper coordination.

Smita's Sarson Ka Saag And Makai Ki Roti

Smita's Sarson Ka Saag And Makai Ki Roti

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Winter greens served up with corn rotis must be had once before the cold weather departs.

Recipe: Mixed Vegetable And Walnut Soup

Recipe: Mixed Vegetable And Walnut Soup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

To feel better on a chilly day, dine on this soul-warming veggie soup.

Retail inflation dips to nearly 6-year low of 3.34% in Mar

Retail inflation dips to nearly 6-year low of 3.34% in Mar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Retail inflation dipped marginally to a nearly six-year low of 3.34 per cent in March due to a decline in prices of vegetables and protein-rich items. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was 3.61 per cent in February and 4.85 per cent in March last year.

Vietnam: A Wonderful Place For A Holiday

Vietnam: A Wonderful Place For A Holiday

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Whether it's navigating the labyrinthine Cu Chi Tunnels, boating on the Mekong, marveling at ancient Champa temples, or the Mekong Bay, Vietnam promises a journey like no other.

Anjali Ponnanna's Pandi Meat Curry

Anjali Ponnanna's Pandi Meat Curry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Coorg is famous for its pork curry and Anjali Ponnanna is famous for her scrumptious take on it.

10 Gut-Friendly Foods To Include In Your Diet

10 Gut-Friendly Foods To Include In Your Diet

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Dr Rajeshwari Panda, head of the dietetics department at Medicover Hospital, shares a list of foods that promote gut health.

Recipe: Pasande, A Mutton Dish For An Emperor

Recipe: Pasande, A Mutton Dish For An Emperor

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Eat meat the way Mughal emperors did and cook up a storm and win hearts with this mutton delight.

Recipe: Bethica's Poha Vada

Recipe: Bethica's Poha Vada

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.

Recipe: Manisha's Two-State Mutton Curry

Recipe: Manisha's Two-State Mutton Curry

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Recipe: Sagar's Seafood Futomaki Rolls

Recipe: Sagar's Seafood Futomaki Rolls

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Homemade suhi can be as tasty as anything you can order at a restaurant.

Inflation falls below 4% in Feb. Will RBI cut rate on April 9?

Inflation falls below 4% in Feb. Will RBI cut rate on April 9?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Retail inflation slipped to seven-month low of 3.61 per cent in February mainly due to easing prices of vegetables, eggs, and other protein-rich items, creating space for the RBI to go for another cut in interest rate next month.

Wholesale price inflation rises to 2.37% in Dec

Wholesale price inflation rises to 2.37% in Dec

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Wholesale price inflation rose to 2.37 per cent in December 2024, led by spike in manufactured products even though prices of food items eased, government data released on Tuesday showed.

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.

Sabyasachi Gorai's Caramelised Onion Pizza

Sabyasachi Gorai's Caramelised Onion Pizza

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

It's gluten-free and incredibly simple.

Recipe: Mayur's Black Masala Chicken Gravy

Recipe: Mayur's Black Masala Chicken Gravy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Chicken cooked up in a charred masala is a rural Maharashtra treat and tastes divine with rice or bhakri.

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Satisfy all your pasta cravings with this delicious vegan pasta!

Winter Recipe: Mayur's Spicy Green Peas Curry

Winter Recipe: Mayur's Spicy Green Peas Curry

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Warm up to winter with this delicious curry!