Indian growth in the rest of this fiscal year and next will be propelled by robust domestic consumption as consumer confidence improves, and by investment, including large increases in government capital expenditure, according to the Asian Development Outlook September 2023. "As slowing exports could foment headwinds for the economy, and erratic rainfall patterns are likely to undermine agricultural output, the growth forecast for FY2023 is revised down marginally to 6.3 per cent," ADB said.
The price of vegetables in general rose by 77.81 per cent making life difficult for the common man.
Get ready to rustle up a banquet for your sibling on Raksha Bandhan.
Go ahead have a meat fiesta with a range of biryanis, kebabs curries followed by delightful desserts.
Why throwaway leftover dal vadas when you can whip up a fresh dish with them?
Ameya Warty's wife and daughter love this dish, which makes it a sure-shot winner in his book.
Ramanunni Nair's spicy chicken recipe can be served up with rice, rotis or Malabar parottas.
Ishtu is light on the tummy and usually served hot or warm. It goes well with idlis, dosas and appams.
The wholesale price-based inflation eased to a 29-month low of 1.34 per cent in March on easing prices of manufactured products and fuel items, even though food articles turned expensive.
An adaptation of one of the signature dishes of Himachal Pradesh.
'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'
Have you ever eaten buttered tagliatelle pasta? If not, you've misssed something big time.
Why settle for the ordinary, when you can try out something traditional on Makar Sankranti?
All India average retail tomato price, which has shot up by 63 per cent to Rs 67 per kg over the last year due to unseasonal rains, are likely to soften from December with the arrival of fresh crop from northern states, the government said on Friday. In the case of onions, retail prices have substantially subsided below to the level that prevailed in 2020 and also 2019, it said. "Tomato arrivals from north Indian states will start from the beginning of December itself, which will add to availability and lead to fall in prices.
The march had started from Dindori town, located around 195 km away from Mumbai, on March 12 demanding relief of Rs 600 per quintal to onion growers hit by price crash, 12-hour uninterrupted power supply to farmers, and waiver of farm loans.
Traditionally thukpa is made with buckwheat noodles and flavoured with yak meat or dried fish.
A rainy day recipe to keep you warm and cosy.
Hot weather calls for bringing on the salads, colder the better.
Amid the ongoing festival season and ahead of the elections for five state assemblies, the Centre is closely monitoring inflation, particularly in food items, to enable it to take steps to increase their supplies. "There is a complete no-nonsense attitude when it comes to food inflation, and instructions have been issued at all levels to be very sensitive to any possible price movements in any commodity," a senior official explained. Sources have said that all departments dealing with food items have been instructed to keep a close eye on all commodities and maintain a weekly record of their price movements.
Two wonderful recipes from Pratibha Karan's The Book Of Dals.
You can enjoy Nadiya Sarguroh's take on Mutton Biryani with Raita or salad to balance all the masala and spice.
A glass of well-made gazpacho is more refreshing than a Bloody Mary or a lassi.
Spicy Mutton Kheema always makes for a satisfying meal.
Edamame is high in protein, magnesium, folate and is a good source of fibre.
As scores of farmers and tribals marching towards Mumbai from Nashik district in North Maharashtra entered Thane district, ministers Dada Bhuse and Atul Save met a delegation of farmers late Wednesday night.
'Kosha' translates to bhuna or slow cooking and 'mangsho' means mutton.
A great after-work dish, which is budget-friendly as well.
Chicken Ghee Roast goes well with neer dosas, steamed rice, dosas, appams, idiyappams, plain biryani or chapattis.
A peanut stuffed snack invented for winter evenings with garam chai.
A tender, flavourful steak that's vegetarian.
An amazing one-pot meal for vegetarians and even meat lovers.
Prawns cooked inside a tender coconut is a favourite among Bengalis.
A spectacular pasta dish ideal for a Friday night in.
A recipe that works well for weekends and special occasions.
Buttery papparadelle buried under a wild mushroom sauce and topped with shavings of fresh Parmesan cheese is a meal made in heaven.
Fresh vegetables in a green coconut curry with basmati rice is a sumptuous meal.
A hearty filling vegetable soup made with simple ingredients.
Enjoy special dumplings as you welcome the Year of the Rabbit.
Wholesale price-based inflation rate fell to a 3-year low of (-) 3.48 per cent in May on easing prices of food, fuel and manufactured items, strengthening the case for continuing with the pause in rate hike in the coming months of the current fiscal. This is the second straight month when WPI has been in the negative zone mainly on account of a higher base and falling prices of fuel and manufactured goods. Food prices also eased during May. In May, 2022 WPI inflation was at 16.63 per cent. Last month, it was (-) 0.92 per cent.
Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Monday said the government can consider importing vegetables and other edible items from India following the destruction of standing crops due to massive floods, three years after Islamabad downgraded trade ties with New Delhi over the Kashmir issue.
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