Kadhi and samosas do make an exciting combo, believe it or not! There's something simply wonderful about crispy crunchy samosas topped with spiced yoghurt kadhi. Recipe courtesy: Chef Sneha Singhi.
Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.
Air-fried vegetable dumplings are dunked into a tomato sauce layered with white sauce, cheese and baked. Serve Chef Roopa Nabar's Italian-style malfatti dinner entree with buttered pasta or garlic bread.
Chicken lovers will certainly tuck into this fiery, yummy Maharashtrian curry by Manisha Kotian. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich, spicy masala that's delightfully spiked with black pepper and kasuri methi.
Explore India's love for kachoris in every form -- crispy, deep-fried and bursting with flavour. Here are 7 must-try variations that go beyond the usual, from classic favourites to innovative bites.
'The moment someone forbids you to eat something, you want to eat it even more.' Dietician Riya Jain says this all-or-nothing mindset is exactly why most fitness resolutions fail.
Whip up a refreshing Greek Salad in just 5 minutes! Bursting with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, olives, red onions, and creamy feta. Light, healthy, and full of flavour.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do a different kind of rice-jaggery-coconut sweet for Ganesh Puja -- steamed balls that taste just as delightful.
The late Arthur J Pais mastered Chef Hemant Mathur's recipe for Tandoori Prawns. Succulent, tasty bites, they need to be charred perfectly.
This weekday lunch or dinner stir fry ties together crisp bell peppers, sprouts/bok choy, nuts in a preparation that will go well with brown rice or quinoa. A dish full of crunch and nutrition, it's light too.
Hitesh Harisinghani presents a sumptuous weekend special. Unusually, he fries up marinated mutton liver with onions, sua/shepu, chillies, garlic, ginger, for a starter or a main course dish -- it pairs beautifully with either rice or roti.
An Indo-Chinese take on eggs, Hitesh Harisinghani makes Chicken Foo Yung, a delicious, healthy omelette with chicken and vegetables.
A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.
Poha can be the way to centre of a cutlet and to the centre of your heart.
Manisha Kotian's CKP-style Vadi Che Sambar is like a warm hug straight from a traditional Konkan kitchen. Soft, melt-in-the-mouth vadis take a delicious dip in a tangy, spiced sambar.
One of the jewels of desi-Chinese cooking, especially for vegetarians, is Gobhi Manuchurian. Sheetal Mahurkar makes the deep-fried delights with cornstarch-coated crisp florets that have been cooked up in a chilly-capsicum-soy sauce.
An introduction to the mellow flavours of Mizo cuisine.
With Lucknowi food in the global spotlight, it's time to make the elegant city's most famous dish Galouti Kebabs.
Around 10 per cent of the world's population now uses the AI tool. For what though?
Chef Hiralal of the former Mumbai Khau Galli restaurant on how to put together runaway-popular Mumbai street food Bhel Puri.
Tender chicken, couscous and the nutty richness of walnuts come together in a protein-packed recipe that is as healthy as it is yummy.
A zesty and mouth-watering paneer recipe that will woo your tastebuds.
Chicken Soup is everyone's favourite. To it Reshma Aslam adds sweet corn to rustle up a soup that's delicately-flavoured yet filling -- ideal for cosy evenings.
South India's favourite breakfast has won hearts across the country. A day can't get any better if you start it with fluffy, feathery light, melt-in-your mouth idlis. There are a zillion ways to make idlis. Here's 10...
They come out of hot kadhais of oil fragrant, golden. Armies of puffed balls that kill your will power. Tear off a soft piece, mop up your curry with it... You are delivered to culinary heaven. There is no right time or right place for puris -- breakfast, shaadis, railway platforms, streetside, fasts,festivals -- Anytime is Puri Time.
Hemasri Subramanian's Walnut Paneer Kebab is a delicious vegetarian treat -- the walnut provides the crispness and the paneer makes it luxuriously soft within.
Eating enough fibres can do wonders for the body. It may help steady glucose levels, ease bowel troubles, and support a strong heart, states Healthline. Plenty of everyday ingredients naturally provide this essential nutrient. Lets explore...
Cashews might be the preferred nut for Diwali sweets. But why not try walnuts? Equally tasty. And different.
This Diwali, plan a fresh fruit kheer that will win hearts.
A crunchy, melt-in-the-mouth Diwali essential that adds extra spice to your festive snacking.
A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.
Characterised by simple flavours and local ingredients, Manipuri cuisine is about fish, rice and green leafy vegetables.
We ask chefs and home cooks for their rainy season specials.
Rasam is a tangy, peppery broth from South India. Often enjoyed over steamed rice, it's light, warming, and full of flavour.
Golden, crunchy on the outside with a soft core, these famous coastal Karnataka fluffy fritters are the ultimate tea-time snack.
"Be very kind to yourself. Start with small things. If you really want to do it, nothing is going to stop you." Mumbai based, 26-year-old Aayushi Tailor shares her weight loss journey in a candid chat with Rediff's Rishika Shah.
Whipping up authentic Mexican or Indo-Mexican at home is not a tall order, and it affords plenty of vegetarian options. Go ahead and bring Mexico into your kitchen!
Chef Sneha Singhi parts with the recipe of a family favourite -- this fluffy herb rice has creamy vegetables and a top layer of crispy golden cheese.
A sweet, traditional Maharashtrian treat that brings warmth and nostalgia to every festive platter.
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