Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.
Neer dosa is a delicate, paper-thin South Indian rice crepe that sits lightly on the stomach, contains minimal energy value, is naturally free from gluten, and is typically prepared without any added fats. Its nutritional profile and taste can be enhanced by including egg within the mixture or pairing it with a gently cooked egg on the side. This upgraded version makes for a wholesome morning meal that leaves you feeling comfortably full while fitting well into a balanced eating routine and supporting healthy weight control.
Manisha masters making home Rava Idlis. She provides recipes for chutney and Sambar too.
Paneer is a favourite food of all Indians everywhere. There has to be a paneer recipe on every restaurant menu, at every shaadi, for parties, inside pulavs, on cocktail snack platters, stuck into dosas or sandwiches, atop pizzas etc etc. Choose a scrumptious paneer recipe from any of our lucky 21 and hit the kitchen!
Zesty, spicy, tasty recipe to try this monsoon.
A sweet pulao is a yum way to bring in Baisakhi.
Have a go at making tangy, sweet, spicy Dahi Puri from scratch. It's actually quite easy. And might taste better than what you have on the street.
International Tiramisu Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate one of the world's most loved desserts, a delightful combination of creamy layers, bold coffee notes, and pure indulgence. While the classic tiramisu will always have our hearts, it's also a dessert that welcomes creativity. This year, we're celebrating the occasion with three delicious twists that bring new flavours and textures to the table.
Discover the latest star-studded OTT releases this week, featuring Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle, Vijay's Jana Nayagan, and a diverse selection of regional and international films and series across major streaming platforms.
You don't need an oven or a grill or a sigdi to make yummy tandoor-style paneer at home.
Silky and seductive, Chef Ranjan Rajani's Vanilla Panna Cotta is pure dessert elegance. It takes about 10 minutes to put together but needs time to infuse flavours and for refrigeration before serving.
Karwar, a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is known for its many culinary traditions, reflecting the numerous communities that make this region their home.
Kiara Advani turns 35 today and if there's one thing she's mastered besides stealing scenes, it's stealing the spotlight.
Gujarati Khoja or Ismaili dishes are simple yet deliciously prepared in a unique traditional way.
Chef Varun Inamdar incorporates millets in a coastal Homestyle Prawn Curry.
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
Cook up one of the most elegant desserts of France at home -- it's a cinch to make.
Avocado wedges are fried like tempura and given a punchy, chaat-style dressing with yoghurt, chutney and spices.
During the mango season we use mangoes to make everything, starting from a breakfast juice, to a midday summer cooler, to a currry, in chaat, in parathas, in rice, as dessert or ice cream, as chutney and pickle. Every bit of a mango is used in different stages of ripening as well.
From childhood playmates to train companions and mommies who become your friends, every phase of life introduces us to a new kind of friendship, says Divya Nair.
Pop avocadoes into a dessert and it provides a richness you've never sampled before.
Pears with roasted turnips does make an unusual, yummy soup.
Chef Vikas Khanna has been shortlisted for the James Beard Awards 2026, placing him among the most revered names in the global culinary world.
The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.
As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, hotels and restaurants across Delhi and other states are rolling out a diverse array of special offerings. These include themed culinary festivals showcasing regional Indian cuisines, fusion menus, live music performances, and attractive discounts. From royal Wazwan feasts to contemporary global blends and staycation packages, establishments are providing unique experiences for patrons to commemorate the occasion over the long weekend.
At a function in Anand, ministers and the chief minister all in attendance, Varghese Kurien called the IAS lobby termites.
The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.
When the sun refuses to get kinder, heavy, stomach-weighing meals are the first thing to lose their appeal. Nothing is more charming in this garmi than bowls of chilled juicy produce. Greens with bright dressings instantly chase away the summer somnolence.
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India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.
Coconut is an important component of the cuisines south of the Vindhyas, although Gujarat likes a bit of it in Undhiyos, petis (pattice) and garnish for khandvi.
Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their own way. The reflective period of Lent is followed by joyful, food-rich celebrations with strong community and family bonding.
The IPL 2026 Final calls for an equally exciting sixer of a snack offering. We have chosen six easy recipes to concoct a spread that will keep the hunger at bay and your peeps happy during the high-voltage clash.
Chef Varun Inamdar creates tasty little baby vegetable cakes or galettes from ragi or finger millets.
From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.
An avocado is an excellent ingredient for a classy, palate-altering sorbet, had in between courses to change the taste in one's mouth.
Millets add earthy richness to a soup, especially ragi.
Make the most of the monsoon with these hatke experiences.
Bisi Bele Bhaat, the traditional Indian one-pot meal that is the Southern answer to Khichdi, combines rice, lentils, vegetables, spices.
