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.
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.
The Bengalis have their own special variety of spicy-sweet tomato chutney usually had at the end of a meal.
A crunchy, melt-in-the-mouth Diwali essential that adds extra spice to your festive snacking.
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.
Golden, crunchy on the outside with a soft core, these famous coastal Karnataka fluffy fritters are the ultimate tea-time snack.
Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.
Mealtimes can be a breeze with any of these sandwich recipes, featuring delicious fillings, be they veg and non-veg.
Gajjar halwa made from this dark variety of carrots is slightly more earthy-tasting than standard GH.
Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.
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Take a chance at making one of India's most favourite sweets with this cinch recipe.
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.
Chocolate recipes for Valentine's Day that will bring love at first bite!
Make the ancient, super-nutritious grain often. Use these recipes.
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...
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.
Who can say no to crisp, sweet carrots? And to boot they're brimming with nutrients, minerals, fibre, all while being low in calories.
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!
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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!
Chef Mushtaq, of the former Khau Galli eatery, offers an earthy street recipe for this comforting and totally Mumbai meal, served with lotsa makhan!
Keema is an easy-fix recipe that won't fail. Try Sheetal Mahurkar's Egg Over Keema recipe.
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.
A sweet, traditional Maharashtrian treat that brings warmth and nostalgia to every festive platter.
Satisfy all your pasta cravings with this delicious vegan pasta!
Chef Roopa Nabar's Biscoot Ambode is a sumptuous South Indian snack, created just for chai-time, of lentils, black pepper, fresh coconut, crisped up in the air fryer.
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.
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.
A comforting delight, this dish brings together the sweetness of corn and the richness of gooey cheese, packed between soft tortillas or bread slices. Neha Deepak Shah's version is easy to make yet full of flavour. Perfect for a quick snack, kids' tiffin, or even a cosy evening bite
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.
Rasam is a tangy, peppery broth from South India. Often enjoyed over steamed rice, it's light, warming, and full of flavour.
This quick Japanese-style recipe for a noodle bowl comes together in minutes. You may add whatever toppings take your fancy.
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.
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.
You will never know how easy it is to make ganache till you try this recipe!
Tomatoes, before they ripen, make a great sabji.
