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Recipe: Chef Varun's Walnuts Chowpatty Bhel Puri

Recipe: Chef Varun's Walnuts Chowpatty Bhel Puri

Rediff.com5 days ago

Give the classic Mumbai street-food favourite a delicious makeover with walnuts. Chef Varun Inamdar's Walnuts Chowpatty Bhel Puri brings together crunchy puffed rice, tangy chutneys, and walnuts for an irresistible mix of flavours and textures.

Recipe: Sunrise Power Blend

Recipe: Sunrise Power Blend

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The sun is playing hide and seek these day behind dense rain clouds, so find your morning sunshine in a glass.

Desi Cocktail: Kesar Ghewar Martini

Desi Cocktail: Kesar Ghewar Martini

Rediff.com3 days ago

What happens when a festive Indian mithai meets booze and a cocktail shaker? The result is the indulgent Kesar Ghewar Martini. Inspired by the delicate flavours of ghewar, this creamy cocktail combines vodka with saffron-cardamom syrup, fresh lemon juice and rose water. A splash of chilled cream lends it a smooth richness, while saffron adds an elegant finishing touch.

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

When bold coffee meets smooth bourbon and you add a glug of walnut milk, surprisingly you have an alcoholic drink with a few nutrients.

Can Food Prices Cool Before 2026 Ends?

Can Food Prices Cool Before 2026 Ends?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'I don't really expect the August increase in food prices, which was close to 6 per cent, to persist as we go close to the end of this year.'

Recipe: Mayur's Salted Peanut Butter Iced Latte

Recipe: Mayur's Salted Peanut Butter Iced Latte

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Give your cold coffee a delicious pep up with peanut butter!

Bipasha Basu flags worms in food packet, tags Tukaram Mundhe

Bipasha Basu flags worms in food packet, tags Tukaram Mundhe

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Actress Bipasha Basu has raised concerns over food safety and the quality of packaged food after claiming that she found several tiny worms inside a newly opened food container, prompting her to seek intervention from Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Thai Guava Salad

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Thai Guava Salad

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Crisp, juicy guava gets a Thai-inspired makeover in Chef Sarab Kapoor's refreshing salad.

Bengali Recipe: Lauki Badi Or Lau Borir Jhol

Bengali Recipe: Lauki Badi Or Lau Borir Jhol

Rediff.com4 days ago

Try this Bengali dish of tender bottle gourd cooked with golden urad dal badis and a handful of spices,

Recipe: Sunita's Pumpkin Salad

Recipe: Sunita's Pumpkin Salad

Rediff.com7 days ago

Yup, pumpkin makes for a good salad too!

Recipe: Chef Sabyasachi's Pulled Plant Meat Tacos

Recipe: Chef Sabyasachi's Pulled Plant Meat Tacos

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Chef Sabyasachi Gorai proves how delicious meat-free meals can be by filling in crisp tacos with juicy pulled plant-based meat, topped with fresh vegetables and Mexican flavours.

Recipe: Litchi And Lime Leaf Gimlet

Recipe: Litchi And Lime Leaf Gimlet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Light, bright and beautifully aromatic.

Recipe: Sanjay's Namkeen Mutton

Recipe: Sanjay's Namkeen Mutton

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

His Namkeen Mutton is a slow-cooked Afghan-inspired recipe, tweaked for the Indian palate'

Recipe: Eggs With Potato Hash And Walnut Pesto

Recipe: Eggs With Potato Hash And Walnut Pesto

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Golden, seasoned potatoes are topped with an egg to your liking and a dollop of fresh walnut basil pesto for a tasty start to your day.

Seriously Good Eggs

Seriously Good Eggs

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Every time you step into the kitchen it's quite possible to create a version of eggs that's far tastier than the last time you made eggs.

The Recipe That Tastes Like Home

The Recipe That Tastes Like Home

Rediff.com6 days ago

It isn't a fancy food. It doesn't have the national recognition of litti or baati. Outside its little corner of Vidarbha, many people may not even know it exists.

Special Quiz: Filmi Food For Thought

Special Quiz: Filmi Food For Thought

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

7 Zero Belly Smoothies For Mornings

7 Zero Belly Smoothies For Mornings

Rediff.com2 days ago

More and more young people, short of time, on the go, opt to start their day with a nutrient-packed smoothie that they whizz up themselves or carry in a portable blender and press on when ready to sip it.

Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

A sweet treat that pairs the smooth flavour of chocolate with the crunchy texture of hazelnuts.

'Don't Push Me For Non-Veg... Veg Market Is Too Huge'

'Don't Push Me For Non-Veg... Veg Market Is Too Huge'

Rediff.com6 days ago

How India's Jumbo King Is Taking On McDonalds And Burger King Without Selling Chicken Burgers.

Recipe: Sushmita's Special Mutton Curry

Recipe: Sushmita's Special Mutton Curry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Nothing says a traditional Odia Sunday lunch quite like a steaming bowl of mutton curry served with Jeera Rice.

Telangana Recipe: Prashasti's Karuveppilai Puli Sadam

Telangana Recipe: Prashasti's Karuveppilai Puli Sadam

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Karuveppilai Puli Sadam is a delicious South Indian rice dish with a wonderful balance of tangy, spicy and aromatic flavours.

Recipe: Shubhda's Crispy Brinjal Bhajiyas

Recipe: Shubhda's Crispy Brinjal Bhajiyas

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Monsoon Clouds+Food Cravings=Pakora Time. Yay! While onion and potato bhajiyas often steal the spotlight, a humble vegetable can make an equally delicious fritter -- the eggplant, whuch we call baingan or brinjal.

Anil Sharma: 'Nana Patekar Would Cut My Hair'

Anil Sharma: 'Nana Patekar Would Cut My Hair'

Rediff.com13 hours ago

'Nana Patekar was an amazing actor, and human being.'

Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October

Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 25-basis-point increase would restore some real monetary restraint when expected inflation has risen, liquidity remains easy and growth is strong, points out Amarendu Nandy.

FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket for non-compliance

FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket for non-compliance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has initiated penal action against major e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India, and Zepto for various non-compliances, such as misbranding, misleading claims, and the sale of prohibited food articles.

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Hazelnut Chocolate Kataifi Tart

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Hazelnut Chocolate Kataifi Tart

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

A decadent dessert pairing kataifi with dark chocolate and Turkish hazelnuts.

The American History Teacher Who Sings Outside SRK's Mannat

The American History Teacher Who Sings Outside SRK's Mannat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

American history teacher Eric Azevedo sings Hindi film songs on the streets of Mumbai, turning his passion for music into a way of life.

Recipe: Breakfast Ham And Walnut Bagels

Recipe: Breakfast Ham And Walnut Bagels

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

How do you turn a simple bagel into a hearty breakfast?

Recipe: Nut And Rice Cooler

Recipe: Nut And Rice Cooler

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A rice drink can be both light and nourishing.

Under The Moon In Dubrovnik & Other Balkan Adventures

Under The Moon In Dubrovnik & Other Balkan Adventures

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

It had always been my dream to reach the Balkans someday and for a few days in hot August my wishes were granted.

Recipe: Ashish's Tajin Garlic Bok Choy

Recipe: Ashish's Tajin Garlic Bok Choy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The simplest and tastiest way to make bok choy.

Penguin to release Tukaram Mundhe's biography in English

Penguin to release Tukaram Mundhe's biography in English

Rediff.com5 days ago

Penguin India has announced the English translation of "Tukaram," a Marathi biography of Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The book, originally by Shafi Pathan and translated by Vikrant Pande, details Mundhe's life from a challenging childhood to his impactful civil service career, known for his strict enforcement of food safety regulations.

Nana Patekar: 'Lost A Lot In Life Because Of My Nature'

Nana Patekar: 'Lost A Lot In Life Because Of My Nature'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Nana Patekar's dedication and passion were unmatchable. I remember there was a dinner sequence and the chicken had gone stale. He ate the stale chicken instead of wasting time waiting for fresh food.'

The Good Egg: 7 Egg Recipes To Up Your Cooking Game

The Good Egg: 7 Egg Recipes To Up Your Cooking Game

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Eggy fare that's hatke.

How I Learned To Make Mangalorean Prawns Ghee Roast

How I Learned To Make Mangalorean Prawns Ghee Roast

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A newcomer to non-vegetarian cooking, Divya Nair shares a recipe of prawns ghee roast, spice perfected to her son's liking.

Recipe: Mallika's Cucumber Tambuli

Recipe: Mallika's Cucumber Tambuli

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Cucumber Tambuli is a cooling dish from Karnataka.

Nana Patekar's Life In Pictures

Nana Patekar's Life In Pictures

Rediff.com4 days ago

Looking back at Nana Patekar's remarkable life and illustrious career through a collection of photographs.

This Mumbai Cafe Teaches You How To Make Coffee

This Mumbai Cafe Teaches You How To Make Coffee

Rediff.com4 days ago

Instead of simply choosing the drink, you are encouraged to choose the coffee bean first. How much roast do you like? What kind of acidity suits your palate? Do you want something brighter, more delicate or richer?

India's services sector growth hits 3-month high in September on strong domestic demand

India's services sector growth hits 3-month high in September on strong domestic demand

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's services sector experienced its strongest growth in three months in September, with the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rising to 55.2, driven by a sharp increase in new orders and strengthening domestic demand.