From stuffed capsicums and comforting soups to salads, pasta and curries, here are some delicious ways to give this vegetable a starring role.
Little mini idlis stuffed with fresh veggies. Yum!
This recipe of Hilsa malai curry is prepared without any onion, ginger or garlic and just tempered with nigella seeds and green chillies in mustard oil.
This cocktail brings together vodka, paan syrup, fresh lime juice and coconut cream, and spices and fragrances.
A delicious treat conjured from walnuts, ghee, khoya and milk, with a hint of cardamom for extra flavour.
The Spiced Chai Martini turns India's beloved masala chai into a chilled, creamy cocktail.
The sun is playing hide and seek these day behind dense rain clouds, so find your morning sunshine in a glass.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a time for prayer, family and always feasting. Nine recipes for you.
Along with prayers and devotion to Lord Krishna, Janmashtami brings food celebrations, of course.
10 states, 10 delicious coconut recipes for World Coconut Day
His Namkeen Mutton is a slow-cooked Afghan-inspired recipe, tweaked for the Indian palate'
Cook up a Raksha Bandhan meal for your sis. Head into the kitchen and surprise her with a meal that will make her real khush.
When bold coffee meets smooth bourbon and you add a glug of walnut milk, surprisingly you have an alcoholic drink with a few nutrients.
Try this Bengali dish of tender bottle gourd cooked with golden urad dal badis and a handful of spices,
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.
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.
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.
Nothing says a traditional Odia Sunday lunch quite like a steaming bowl of mutton curry served with Jeera Rice.
Give everyday vegetables a Thai-inspired makeover with these golden, crunchy fritters by Sarab Kapoor. Packed with colourful vegetables like zucchini, mushroom, baby corn, celery, they are crisp enough to tempt you from the first bite yet light enough to keep you reaching for another.
Rishi Panchami Bhaji, also known as Rushichi Bhaji, is a traditional Maharashtrian and Konkan festive preparation made during Rishi Panchami, observed on the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The dish brings together seasonal vegetables, leafy greens and tubers, reflecting the simplicity and abundance of traditional cooking.
Karuveppilai Puli Sadam is a delicious South Indian rice dish with a wonderful balance of tangy, spicy and aromatic flavours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bitter gourd or Karela is often the most disliked vegetable in Indian households. Try this recipe and that notion could change.
This International Coffee Day, let's raise a mug to some delicious and rather unusual coffee drinks from India and around the world.
Two Kerala recipes to add to your Onam repast
Give your cold coffee a delicious pep up with peanut butter!
Getting hold of a recipe requires a skill even James Bond cannot master.
A decadent dessert pairing kataifi with dark chocolate and Turkish hazelnuts.
Crisp, juicy guava gets a Thai-inspired makeover in Chef Sarab Kapoor's refreshing salad.
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.
How do you turn a simple bagel into a hearty breakfast?
