The Bengalis have their own special variety of spicy-sweet tomato chutney usually had at the end of a meal.
Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Shravan is the time to get fresh colocasia leaves from the bazaar and magically transform them into spicy bites.
Dried mushrooms are gently simmered for an hour with garlic, herbs in this recipe. Fresh mushrooms, wine, cream, added before serving, further elevate the soup.
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.
For those swapping rice, flour or aatta for better carbs, opt for veggie chilas made with chickpea flour.
Narali Bhat is a sweet coconut rice dish traditionally made in Maharashtra during Narali Pournima, the full moon day in the month of Shravan.
Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.
Investors who constantly hop between 'top-performing' funds often end up earning far lower returns than the very funds they invest in -- simply because they enter late and exit early. Best investors don't chase returns, they chase discipline, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.
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.
Make Chef Dinesh Mhatre's semolina flatbreads in 10 minutes with merely three ingredients.
Chef Roopa Nabar presents spicy, earthy patties of mushrooms and potatoes, crisped in an air fryer till golden brown.
Add a splash of excitement to your cooking and create food enhanced with a touch of alcohol.
You never knew Veggie Spring Rolls were that easy to make until you tried Aditi Bose's crunchy recipe.
Get ready to fall in love with beetroot! Here are 5 yummy recipes...
Mealtimes can be a breeze with any of these sandwich recipes, featuring delicious fillings, be they veg and non-veg.
Chocolate recipes for Valentine's Day that will bring love at first bite!
Aditi Bose suggests a quick lunch recipe. Her easy stir fry Veggie Fried Rice bursts with flavour and colour.
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.
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.
Keema is an easy-fix recipe that won't fail. Try Sheetal Mahurkar's Egg Over Keema recipe.
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!
Baby Prawns Or Jawla Chutney Along the coast, from Maharashtra to Mangalore, tiny dried prawns get dressed up with coconut, onions and more to become a spectacular relish. Recipe by Manisha Kotian.
Make the leafy medley the evening before and keep it chilled overnight in a sealed container. This vibrant green shakshuka brings a fresh twist to the classic Israeli morning feast on the table in just half an hour!
Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.
These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the mahaprasad offered at the Jagannath temple in Odisha.
Infused with the delicate floral notes of jasmine tea, this quick dessert is a fragrant treat that comes together in just 10 minutes.
You will never know how easy it is to make ganache till you try this recipe!
It's the pineapple season. Pineapple in fruit salads, smoothies etc is old hat, right? Try these 8 delightful recipes that go beyond the usual ananas fare...
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.
This quick Japanese-style recipe for a noodle bowl comes together in minutes. You may add whatever toppings take your fancy.
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.
Aditi Bose's Crunchy Chicken Salad is inspired by Chinese flavours. It takes minutes to combine chicken, crisp veggies and toss with a zesty dressing.
Jyoti Bathena makes a quick and easy Lamb Chops that needs to be served when slightly pink. Instead of lamb chops, mutton chops may be used too.
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