What's the best way to fight off the heat? Why with dahi, of course. We offer you a range of recipes -- from beverages, raitas to curries and desserts -- that showcase how wonderfully dahi transforms everyday dishes.
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.
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.
The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.
Homechef Vindhya Karwa celebrates her mother.
Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
Sharjah-based food blogger Bethica Das shares her recipe for the classic Rajasthani rice-based dessert.
Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.
Thakur Man Singh of Kanota cooked Rajasthani Sula Meat for us. Here's the recipe!
This dish is sure to get your tastebuds grooving.
Food blogger Swati Pareek tells us how to make this spicy side dish.
The sweet taste of a laddoo is believed to attract prosperity and abundance.
Treat yourself to something Rajasthani and traditional on Ganeshotsav.
Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.
A raseela aloo that incorporates nutritious drumsticks.
A healthy recipe with coriander seeds and nuts.
An easy recipe for a mid-week meal.
Shailja Tomar tells us how to make this traditional Rajasthani sweet.
The protein-rich dal goes well with baafle that's deep-fried in ghee.
A khatti-meethi chutney for snacks or a meal that can be made swiftly.
Why settle for one grain when you can start your day with multiple super-friendly grains.
Impress your guests with these delightful Holi recipes.
If you're a big fan of Bread Pakoda, you'll definitely love this chatpata snack with a cheesy centre too.
Afternoon hunger pangs can be kept at bay with a healthy Indian-style corn-on-the-cob snack.
A quick dessert that's creamy and yummy.
This version of the Indian dessert features rose petals and gulkand or rose petal jam.
Ingredients like paneer, nuts, gulkand and coconut powder ensure these laddoos are a yum treat.
Surprise, surprise, your kids, who were no karela fans earlier, will love this recipe.
While the days are still not that warm, nourish your soul with two unusual khichdis.
Recipes by Chef M A Sayyad at the Ranbanka Palace.
Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.
Something sweet to celebrate the 'Pran Prathishta' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya today.
Sama or samak rice is a great source of energy and has lesser calories than rice and when made into a traditional vrat pulau is very tasty.
Several ingredients come together to create this savoury, fiery curry that will knock your socks off.
With crisp edges and a soft centre, these malpuas are are improved by the addition of fruit.
Before winter ends, it's time to give undhiyu a try!
