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.
The Recipe for a North Indian yoghurt-chawal.
Before the king of fruits takes its final bow of the season, a last delicious mango recipe courtesy Chef Neha Deepak Shah. A hat tip to the East, thickened coconut milk rice pudding is rolled up with mango slices.
Aditi Bose suggests a quick lunch recipe. Her easy stir fry Veggie Fried Rice bursts with flavour and colour.
The Indian government has allocated an additional 2 million tonnes of surplus broken rice from FCI stocks for its ethanol blending programme, while simultaneously issuing a detailed rebuttal to widespread misinformation regarding the E20 fuel, addressing concerns from water consumption to engine damage and environmental impact.
MasterChef India 4 contestants, Pratibha Kochar and Bhakti Arora served up an Italian-style patty with creamy corn and a tomato sauce. Ideal recipe for guests.
A group of experts has voiced significant concerns regarding India's ethanol-blended fuel policy, citing potential negative impacts on land-use, agriculture patterns, food security, groundwater levels, and household incomes. They recommend a return to E10 fuel and a review of the policy's overall benefits versus costs to consumers and the environment.
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.
India's wheat and rice reserves in Food Corporation of India (FCI) godowns have surged to 604.02 lakh tonnes as of April 1, nearly three times the mandatory buffer requirement, according to official data.
A creamy, earthy risotto elevated with a crunchy, aromatic hazelnut topping.
Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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.
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.
One of Odisha's oldest and most cherished sweets is Arisa Pitha.
'Control your A, B, C and D.' 'A is A1C, keep your A1C below 7 per cent.' 'B is blood pressure, so keep your blood pressure at 130/ 80 or at least below 140/ 90.' 'C is cholesterol. The bad cholesterol is the LDL cholesterol, and it should be kept below 100, preferably below 70 or 50.' 'D is discipline like diet, exercise, sleep, no smoking, etc.' 'People with diabetes who follow A, B, C and D can live up to even 100 years of age without any complications.'
A man in Kerala vandalised a restaurant and attacked staff after complaining about insufficient chicken in his fried rice order.
Cauliflower can be made into a smoky, tasty bharta, with a little roasting and the addition of a few simple ingredients.
If you have never tasted Hyderbadi Mirchi Ka Salan you have missed something in life.
Make the most of the monsoon with these hatke experiences.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani explains if bananas and curd are safe to eat when you have a cold or a sore throat.
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.
Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.
Heerekayi ennegai is a stuffed curry from Karnataka made with ridge gourd cooked in a masala of peanuts, coconut, jaggery, tamarind and spices.
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.
The water rose from knee level to chest height within minutes before climbing even higher. Homes crumbled, cattle sheds collapsed and everything that could be carried away by the current vanished.
In many Karnataka homes, a fragrant ripe jackfruit dosa, lovingly called Pelekai Polo, is fried up. Some families refer to this dosa as Ponsa Polo.
England bagged third place at the World Cup after beating France 6-4 on Saturday, while Les Bleus' captain Kylian Mbappe became the tournament's all-time top scorer with 22 goals on coach Didier Deschamps' last game after 14 years in charge.
Sushi is a beloved preparation of rice paired with usually raw but well-fermented seafood or/and vegetables, wrapped in seaweed & served with pickled condiments. It originated in 7th century Japan as a method to keep fish from spoiling.
A rice-laden van overturned in Odisha's Rayagada district, resulting in two fatalities and seven serious injuries. The accident occurred near Kachapaju village, and investigations are underway.
An easy, cheesy recipe you must try this monsoon.
A bold cuisine known for its flavours and robust spices, Memoni food comes from the Memon community with roots in Sindh and Kutch.
Go once. You will know, even before you board the flight home, that you will return.
An okra dish with peanuts and sesame that will win you over in a jiffy.
Spicy, crunchy, this nutty snack complements both the rainy season and the ongoing sporting carnivals.
The flood situation in Assam is showing signs of improvement with receding water levels, though over 6.5 lakh people across six districts remain affected and the death toll has risen to 66. Relief operations are being intensified, with central and state leaders reviewing measures and a central team assessing damages.
Rice exporters in Haryana are facing potential payment delays and shipment disruptions to Iran and Afghanistan following recent military strikes on Iran.
Getting hold of a recipe requires a skill even James Bond cannot master.
