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Baisakhi Recipe: Roopa's Zarda Pulao

Baisakhi Recipe: Roopa's Zarda Pulao

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A sweet pulao is a yum way to bring in Baisakhi.

Kerala: Biryani, laddoos prepared for poll results day

Kerala: Biryani, laddoos prepared for poll results day

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Political parties in Kerala are making preparations for celebrations as the Assembly election results are set to be announced. Congress and UDF workers are preparing food and cultural programmes, while the BJP is also planning celebrations with laddoos and placards.

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.

Hyderabadi Biryani Rocks The List Of World's Best Rice Dishes

Hyderabadi Biryani Rocks The List Of World's Best Rice Dishes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

According to online international food guide TasteAtlas.com, these are the world's top 9 most-loved rice dishes. Hyderabadi Biryani proudly claims the ninth spot.

8 Delightful Recipes For Gudi Padwa

8 Delightful Recipes For Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

This Thursday, March 19 begins the Maharashtrian new year. Gudi Padwa is brought in with traditional rituals that revolve around a new kalash. There is rangoli too. And flowers. An a spectacular array of food.

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Why London keeps calling... And a recipe.

8 Recipes That Define Parsi Food

8 Recipes That Define Parsi Food

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite

13 Magic Malai Dishes

13 Magic Malai Dishes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

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.

Recipe: Bethica's Black Rice Phirni

Recipe: Bethica's Black Rice Phirni

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.

Which Cuisines Were Voted World's Top 7?

Which Cuisines Were Voted World's Top 7?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

TasteAtlas, the online international food guide, has announced its cuisine awards for 25/26.

9 Italian Dishes You Ought To Taste

9 Italian Dishes You Ought To Taste

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Kashmiri Recipes: Gustaba, Chaman Kaliya

Kashmiri Recipes: Gustaba, Chaman Kaliya

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Kashmiri cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, but also has some flavourful and unique vegetarian dishes.

Recipe: Jayanti's Rice Laddoos

Recipe: Jayanti's Rice Laddoos

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The sweet taste of a laddoo is believed to attract prosperity and abundance.

8 Indian Dishes And Their Global Cousins

8 Indian Dishes And Their Global Cousins

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Across continents and cultures, people unknowingly cook similar dishes -- same idea, different ingredients or different method of preparation. Many Indian favourites have surprising global twins that nearly mirror our flavours, techniques or eating style.

7 Recipes Of Must-Try Bihari Dishes

7 Recipes Of Must-Try Bihari Dishes

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Election results may be shifting the political landscape in Bihar. But the state's culinary legacy stands firm. As the new government prepares to take charge, let's look at the timeless flavours and a few recipes that define Bihar.

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.

Recipe: Hina's Badam Doodh Ki Phirni

Recipe: Hina's Badam Doodh Ki Phirni

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Offer Lord Ganesh a wholesome kheer made from almond milk, brown rice and jaggery.

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.

3 Easy Millet Sweet Recipes For Diwali

3 Easy Millet Sweet Recipes For Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Enjoy a healthy, guilt-free Diwali as you embrace 2023's superfood.

Your Christmas recipe: Meethe chawal

Your Christmas recipe: Meethe chawal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Reader Saraswat from Keonjhar shared this recipe of Meethe Chawal ahead of Christmas.

Navratri Recipe: Coconut Kheer

Navratri Recipe: Coconut Kheer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A simple recipe that will ensure you don't miss the joy of eating good food even during your Navratri fast.

Recipe: Bethica's Rajasthani Karba

Recipe: Bethica's Rajasthani Karba

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Sharjah-based food blogger Bethica Das shares her recipe for the classic Rajasthani rice-based dessert.

Recipes: How to make Shahi Kheer and Sweet Appams

Recipes: How to make Shahi Kheer and Sweet Appams

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

This Ganeshotsav prepare these sweet offerings.

Recipe: Fig Phirni

Recipe: Fig Phirni

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Here's a fresh take on your forever favorite dessert.

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!

Diwali recipe: How to make a boondi cheesecake

Diwali recipe: How to make a boondi cheesecake

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Dinesh Mhatre, Executive Chef, Hilton Mumbai International Airport, shares three delicious festive recipes.

Recipe: Aloo Halwa Modak

Recipe: Aloo Halwa Modak

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Try this extraordinary version of the Ukadiche Modak.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'It is in the form of the nava shaktis that Durga or Adi Shakti lives inside everyone.'

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Make your Diwali lovelier with this flaky, sugary traditional snack.

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.

7 irresistible Diwali sweets you must try

7 irresistible Diwali sweets you must try

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Rava Ladoo, Besan Ladoo, Paneer Kheer and more. You can share yours too!

Kishwar's MasterChef recipe: Chicken Korma, Pilau

Kishwar's MasterChef recipe: Chicken Korma, Pilau

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The plum chutney bring depth of flavour to this dish.

Holi Recipes: Walnut Milk Kheer, Til Walnut Barfi

Holi Recipes: Walnut Milk Kheer, Til Walnut Barfi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Two unsual Indian desserts to brighten up your Holi celebration.

Sitapur Diwalis: Faith, Family & Khoya Makhana Sabji

Sitapur Diwalis: Faith, Family & Khoya Makhana Sabji

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Deepa Mehrotra's Diwalis in her hometown of Sitapur were full of rang.

Recipes: Kesar Phirni. Elaichi Kulfi

Recipes: Kesar Phirni. Elaichi Kulfi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Add a sweet note to your Independence Day celebrations with these milky desserts.

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.

Luke Coutinho's Yummy Sugarfree Falooda

Luke Coutinho's Yummy Sugarfree Falooda

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

A healthy, low-calorie falooda recipe for you!