For five consecutive policy reviews in 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chose to hold rates, citing inflation threat. And when the prices did cool off a bit, it reminded all about the target to get the headline consumer price inflation at 4 per cent and the risks from food inflation. Heading into the new year, all eyes are on when RBI will cut the rates, especially after one of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members stressed on the need for such an action in the face of the US Federal Reserve's guidance for easing rates.
A mildly-spiced, sans too much garam masala 'hotel'-style potatoes with peas in a thick gravy that goes well with butter naans.
Enjoy this healthy dal with steamed rice, jeera rice, naans or tandoori rotis.
Twice-fried plantains make a great base for any kind of topping, especially something with avocado in it.
'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'
How is it that tomatoes recorded a price fall in official statistics when it remained unaffordable for the common person in June?
Regular consumption of fried, junk and packaged food will have minor to severe health implications, warns dietician Bhakti Adkar.
Give your favourite dal an upgrade with this recipe featuring a host of veggies.
In Bengali 'jhal' means spicy and 'muri' means puffed rice.
It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.
8 out of 10 households are planning to cut their tomato consumption if prices stay in the Rs 75-150 kg range over the next three months.
Satya Raghava's out-of-this-world recipe for one of Mangalore's staple dishes.
There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.
Tandoori is always a winner, especially if it's simple and speedy.
The emperor of pasta dishes is lasagne with its layers and layers of richness and taste.
We'd take these healthy millet cutlets over the regular aloo tikki any day!
This meal is high in protein and very good for diabetics.
Tangy and sweet, it will be a lovely addition to your weekend spread.
Always a winner, BBQ fare can be served with lime wedges and a side of green salad or Indian breads.
Something to keep your insides warm in winter.
It's a perfect curry when served hot, topped with a dollop of butter, with rotis.
Surprise, surprise, your kids, who were no karela fans earlier, will love this recipe.
The core stir issues of remunerative prices and a basic income for farmers has taken a political turn with three major agrarian states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh going to the polls in the next few months
Two unique Indian snacks that can be munched with drinks.
In most parts of the landlocked northeastern state, items such as rice, potato, onion and egg besides LPG cylinders and petrol are selling at rates much above the ones fixed by the government.
This curry is Bethica Das' take on an old Bengali recipe.
Sutta Kathirikkai goes well with idli, dosa, chapattis and even rice.
Move over pakodas! It's time to make way for these monsoon snacks.
A delightful recipe that will help you make the most of the humble dal.
Indian economy is gathering momentum in the second quarter, though inflation would continue to average above the central bank's comfort zone of 6 per cent, said an article in the RBI's monthly bulletin released on Thursday. The consumer price index (CPI) based retail inflation shot up significantly to 7.44 per cent in July, from 4.87 per cent in the preceding month, mainly due to soaring prices of tomato, vegetables and other food items. In his address to the nation on the Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to take more steps to contain price rise.
Afternoon hunger pangs can be kept at bay with a healthy Indian-style corn-on-the-cob snack.
Leo is a good entertainer with interesting twists you wouldn't guess, applauds Divya Nair.
Koli Saaru is usually served with Mangalorean style Kori Rottis, a crispy rice roti. But it can also be had with steamed rice or rotis.
A steaming bowl of soup that's bursting with flavours.
Spiralised zucchini, if lightly cooked so it remains crisp, when combined with pasta is a great match.
A simple but deightful paneer dish for entertaining,
Meanwhile, a group of college students, donning degree robes and selling 'pakodas' to passers-by in a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks over job creation, were on today whisked away by the police, hours before the PM's rally in Bengaluru.
A plant-based tasty one-bowl meal.
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