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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.

Recipe: Breakfast Ham And Walnut Bagels

Recipe: Breakfast Ham And Walnut Bagels

Rediff.com7 days ago

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.

Assam: Food Stall Inside Public Toilet Triggers Outrage

Assam: Food Stall Inside Public Toilet Triggers Outrage

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The unusual location of the food stall has fuelled public concern over compliance with food safety and sanitation norms.

Recipe: Bethica's Thecha Cheese Sandwiches

Recipe: Bethica's Thecha Cheese Sandwiches

Rediff.com6 days ago

Calling all thecha lovers. You will simply love this Thecha Cheese Sandwiches, where the bread slices are stuffed with the very popular Maharashtrian chutney along with cheese and pan grilled.

Weekend Cocktail: Lemony Gin Sgroppino

Weekend Cocktail: Lemony Gin Sgroppino

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

The Lemony Gin Sgroppino is light and crisp. For it Hendrick's Gin is married with fresh lime, spiked with elderflower cordial and gets a sparkling soda finish.

Recipe: Chef Sabyasachi's Orange Zest Chocolate Halwa

Recipe: Chef Sabyasachi's Orange Zest Chocolate Halwa

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

A simple and yummy dessert that combines milk chocolate, orange zest, and the crunch of Turkish hazelnuts.

Recipe: Ruchira's Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Recipe: Ruchira's Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jazz up green bell peppersto make a special accompaniment to your rotis or bhakri or bhaath.

Monsoon Recipe: Citrus Basil Smash

Monsoon Recipe: Citrus Basil Smash

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

A garden-fresh punch, with a lovely kick, it contains cucumber, lime juice and a generous quantity of basil.

Recipe: Mushroom Risotto With Hazelnut Truffle Crumble

Recipe: Mushroom Risotto With Hazelnut Truffle Crumble

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

A creamy, earthy risotto elevated with a crunchy, aromatic hazelnut topping.

Recipe: 15-Minute Gobhi Ka Bharta

Recipe: 15-Minute Gobhi Ka Bharta

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Cauliflower can be made into a smoky, tasty bharta, with a little roasting and the addition of a few simple ingredients.

No Onion! No Garlic! 10 Recipes For Sawan

No Onion! No Garlic! 10 Recipes For Sawan

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

With Sawan just around the corner, many households are planning meals without onion and garlic. If you're looking to refresh your festive menu, we've got you covered.

Seafood Recipe: Sunita's Basale Marwai Gassi

Seafood Recipe: Sunita's Basale Marwai Gassi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

This recipe for Basale Marwai Gassi offers a taste of coastal Karnataka by combining fresh clams and Malabar spinach in a spicy, coconut-based curry.

Six 5-Minute Healthy Meals

Six 5-Minute Healthy Meals

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Who says wholesome eating has to be complicated?

A Neighbour Like No Other And Her Chole Recipe

A Neighbour Like No Other And Her Chole Recipe

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

My doctor neighbour makes the best Chole -- not too spicy, not too thick, tangy and delicious.

The Thukpa Memory I Still Hold Close

The Thukpa Memory I Still Hold Close

Rediff.com3 days ago

Zesty, spicy, tasty recipe to try this monsoon.

Monsoon Recipe: Monkey Jam Sour Cocktail

Monsoon Recipe: Monkey Jam Sour Cocktail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Cold monsoon weekends need warming up. Zingy, citrus-forward Monkey Jam Sour is just what the doc ordered ;).

Bihar Recipe: Reenuka's Kala Chana Guguni

Bihar Recipe: Reenuka's Kala Chana Guguni

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Kala Chana Guguni is a Bihar staple. It surfaces at family gatherings or festive celebrations. And is usually whipped up when guests come visiting and homes are filled with laughter and stories.

Recipe: Chef Sabyasachi's Masala Hazelnuts

Recipe: Chef Sabyasachi's Masala Hazelnuts

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Spicy, crunchy, this nutty snack complements both the rainy season and the ongoing sporting carnivals.

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Rediff.com7 days ago

Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.

Everyone Loves Crispy Palak Bhajiyas

Everyone Loves Crispy Palak Bhajiyas

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

At sunset, in Vashi, New Bombay, a modest roadside stall, near the entrance of General Arun Kumar Vaidya Kala Kendra, quietly draws a steady stream of endless customers -- office-goers, students, families and regulars.

Recipe: The Absolutely Yummy Mushroom Paratha That...

Recipe: The Absolutely Yummy Mushroom Paratha That...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

I love mushrooms in everything. Let me clarify here that I am talking about button mushrooms only -- all the others kinds, for a want of a better word, feel 'meaty' and I am vegetarian.

Recipe: Manisha's Akkhya Masoor Khichdi

Recipe: Manisha's Akkhya Masoor Khichdi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

This rustic khichdi is the epitome of ghar ka khanna. Whole masoor dal is cooked with rice, spices and coconut milk and served with a generous blob of ghee.

Recipe: Bethica's Soya Seaweed Tikki

Recipe: Bethica's Soya Seaweed Tikki

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

These yummy shallow fried tikkis, made of soya nuggets and seaweed, are so easy and simple to prepare. They are irresistible as starter or party snacks.

Bengali Recipes: Kolkata Mutton Biryani, Jackfruit Kofta

Bengali Recipes: Kolkata Mutton Biryani, Jackfruit Kofta

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Karnataka Recipe: Mallika's Stuffed Gourd Curry

Karnataka Recipe: Mallika's Stuffed Gourd Curry

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Heerekayi ennegai is a stuffed curry from Karnataka made with ridge gourd cooked in a masala of peanuts, coconut, jaggery, tamarind and spices.

How To Steal A Recipe...

How To Steal A Recipe...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Getting hold of a recipe requires a skill even James Bond cannot master.

Pickle Recipes: Ker Sangri; Hog Plum

Pickle Recipes: Ker Sangri; Hog Plum

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Across India, pickling is more than a method of preservation. It is a seasonal ritual, deeply tied to climate, geography, and local ingenuity. Presenting two recipes...

Rath Yatra Recipe: Odisha's Arisa Pitha

Rath Yatra Recipe: Odisha's Arisa Pitha

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

One of Odisha's oldest and most cherished sweets is Arisa Pitha.

Startups Bet Big on Quick Commerce

Startups Bet Big on Quick Commerce

Rediff.com4 days ago

For these startups, qcom is emerging as a launch and discovery platform, not simply a fulfilment channel.

Recipe: Mango, Walnut And Avocado Smoothie

Recipe: Mango, Walnut And Avocado Smoothie

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Opt for lots of nutrition in a glass -- whip up creamy avo with walnuts and mango.

IRCTC Deploys AI To Improve Railway Food Hygiene

IRCTC Deploys AI To Improve Railway Food Hygiene

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The AI-enabled system detects nine types of errors in the kitchens that are primarily responsible for unhygienic food on trains.

Can Bananas And Curd Give You a Cold?

Can Bananas And Curd Give You a Cold?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani explains if bananas and curd are safe to eat when you have a cold or a sore throat.

Godhra, Curfew And A Meal To Remember

Godhra, Curfew And A Meal To Remember

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Chal bhai, uth.' Get up. He said it to the politicians like they worked for him. International press has come, he announced. Rotters, BBC, Newsweek.

Can Cutting Down Sugary Tea, Coffee Help Lose Weight?

Can Cutting Down Sugary Tea, Coffee Help Lose Weight?

Rediff.com5 days ago

A diabetic can safely enjoy occasional sweets if their overall blood sugar control is good and the portion is small, advises rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist with nearly three decades of experience.

Tigers, Boars, Pythons, 400 Kg Tomatoes...

Tigers, Boars, Pythons, 400 Kg Tomatoes...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Arti Dwarkadas, a former advertising professional, shares her experiences of transitioning from a balcony gardener to a rural Maharashtra farmer in Two Bandra Girls Buy A Farm.

Recipe: Pratibha's Peanut And Sesame Bhindi Fry

Recipe: Pratibha's Peanut And Sesame Bhindi Fry

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

An okra dish with peanuts and sesame that will win you over in a jiffy.

Odisha Recipe: Kanika Rice For Lord Jagannath

Odisha Recipe: Kanika Rice For Lord Jagannath

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Kanika is a fragrant, mildly sweet rice dish from Odisha, traditionally prepared as an offering or bhog to Jagannath Temple. It is especially popular during festivals, weddings and special occasions, and is often served alongside dal, vegetable curries and khatta.

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Divya Nair shares the recipe for the perfectly-cooked salmon to be served with imperfect-looking mushroom pt and mashed potatoes, cooked with lots of love.

Recipe: Mediterranean Vegetable Flatbread

Recipe: Mediterranean Vegetable Flatbread

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Colourful and bursting with yumminess are these Mediterranean flatbreads which bring together the best of fresh produce.