Gajjar halwa made from this dark variety of carrots is slightly more earthy-tasting than standard GH.
Dosa is often tastiest when made using a dal-rice batter and frying it crispy in plenty of ghee. That's not to say that dosas made without heavy amounts of rice and ghee can't taste rather yum too and make for nutritious light breakfasts.
Adding walnuts to koftas, that were moulded out of paneer and malai, adds an interesting smoky, nutty backbone to them. They are then popped into a chilly, tomato gravy.
Much-loved paneer takes centre stage in this jhatpat, yum snack. After spicing them up, Reshma Aslam shapes them into patties and fries till golden.
Makhana or fox nuts/lotus seeds are another one of those wonderfoods -- said to contain plenty of antioxidants and micronutrients -- that needs a spot in your daily diet. Presenting 10 lovely makhana recipes.
Get ready to fall in love with beetroot! Here are 5 yummy recipes...
Yes, chicken is a great combo with onions in bhajias. Reshma Aslam blends shredded chicken with onions in a spiced batter for a flavourful crunchy snack that meat lovers will adore.
Yes, chicken is a great combo with onions in bhajias. Reshma Aslam blends shredded chicken with onions in a spiced batter for a flavourful crunchy snack that meat lovers will adore.
Pradeep Suresh Pai shares his mother's treasured recipe for Dalitoy, a nourishing, warming Konkani classic from coastal Mangaluru that's super spicy.
Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.
Mealtimes can be a breeze with any of these sandwich recipes, featuring delicious fillings, be they veg and non-veg.
Bengali food... Who doesn't love it? Especially if you're a fish lover or hard-core non-vegetarian. Machh, mangsho, shorshe... If you've ever said "Machh-mangsho na thakle bhalo lage na!" then this roundup of Bong recipes, that will make feel like you're in a Kolkata kitchen, is for you. Ebar pet pujo hok!
Spiced potato filling wrapped in bread and then fried is just the snack for a late afternoon piping hot cup of tea or coffee, when the hunger pangs come calling. Recipe courtesy: Swetha Iyer.
In addition to sweets, Ganesh Puja is a time for simple, elegant meals. Tasty Aloo Shak -- shak means vegetable -- can be made in 15 minutes.
Paneer Dumplings, in a rich buttery sauce, with rice or pulau, is just the most cheering end-of-the-day meal.
Michelin-star Chef Hemant Mathur, who helms SAAR Indian Bistro at Times Square, New York City, conjures a chai-time soybean-lentil snack with pepper and garam masala accents. It's vegan too and served with his take on tomato salsa.
Healthy greens fenugreek or methi leaves needs a regular place in your menus. Also because it adds great extra flavour too.
Chocolate recipes for Valentine's Day that will bring love at first bite!
Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.
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.
Chocolate Cake Day is also International Drool Day. Choose to bake one of these recipes for moist, gorgeous, chocolately cake that will hit the sweet spot.
Incorporating bananas, full of potassium and some magnesium, in your diet is a must if you have no sugar issues. This round-up of banana recipes delivers the sweetness and health of bananas in a variety of ways. Try them today!
Keema is an easy-fix recipe that won't fail. Try Sheetal Mahurkar's Egg Over Keema recipe.
For those swapping rice, flour or aatta for better carbs, opt for veggie chilas made with chickpea flour.
Try all sorts of funky new stuffings while making modaks. Khoya or rich milk solids spiked with saunf makes a splendid variety of modaks.
Meat lovers have tantalising tambda and pandhra rassa, with a variety of Kolhapuri-style mutton/chicken dishes. But the famed Kolhapuri Akkha Masoor will delight vegetarians, says Mayur Sanap.
The Elephant God's big day is here on the morrow. Lord Ganesha will be feted all over India but especially in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He needs to be fed too...
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.
In the days leading upto Christmas, cooking and baking reaches a peak at so many homes across India. Try these authentic Indian recipes for the holiday season.
Satisfy all your pasta cravings with this delicious vegan pasta!
Get your leafy greens with these excellent spinach recipes! Packed with minerals & vitamins, spinach is a top nutrient-rich vegetabes. These dishes are the absolute right thing for a healthy & balanced diet.
This quick Japanese-style recipe for a noodle bowl comes together in minutes. You may add whatever toppings take your fancy.
You will never know how easy it is to make ganache till you try this recipe!
Monsoons are about corn. Reshma Aslam briskly transforms tender baby corn into a crispy, tangy rainy-day snack.
View our scrumptious collection of some of the most unusual ice creams recipes, just in time for February 14, all with special Indian tadka or highlights.
From royal kitchens to festive feasts, figs have long symbolised richness and warmth. In every form -- sweet or savoury -- they bring flavour, balance, goodness.
