Some food historians believe idli was derived from some steamed rice preparations from Indonesia.
Try making two not so preferable vegetables -- tinda and kadoo -- with these recipes.
Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.
It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.
The heat of the spices in the rasam will make you sweat out the cold.
Amboli is a quintessential Malvani dish prepared with rice and mixed dal batter, soaked and grounded, then left to ferment overnight.
United States President Barack Obama's confidant Susan Rice, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, has joined the White House as the national security advisor.
If you don't know how to make parottas, don't worry. At the Selfie Parotta Coaching Centre you can master the skill in 10 days and start a catering business on your own, discovers A Ganesh Nadar.
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting on Thursday announced the acquisition of Brahmins - a Kerala-based traditional vegetarian, spice mix and ready-to-cook brand - and it has also drawn up plans to launch its snacks brand targeting the southern market. The company will focus on the southern market and is in the process of launching its own brand in the fast-growing ready-to-eat and snacks segment, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and managing director Vineet Agrawal told PTI. He further said Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting would take the acquisition route for expanding in the spices segment.
Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.
'India should respect Maldivian nationalism and their desire to be not over-dependent on India.' 'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives as many times, we tend to behave like that.'
August 15 needs a colourful menu. We have tiranga options galore, served up just for you.
While main events throughout the country were organised on Sunday by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, several community members gathered at the iconic Times Square in New York to celebrate the historic event.
Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game.
French beans cooked with dal, like -- how it's made in South India, specificlly Tamil Nadu -- is a tasty addition to a Sunday lunch menu.
This eggplant preparation is a marriage of several Indian flavours.
With tomato selling at Rs 120 to Rs 160 per kilo, these desi curries will be your saviours.
The best summer foods of India
This simple dish of raw banana can be enjoyed with rasam and rice.
Time to bring out your chef's hat and whip up a Christmas delicacy that's no-fuss, no-sweat and utterly deicious.
The current crisis Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing is a cumulative effect of inattention to water management and the fiscal burden of populist promises, says Aditi Phadnis.
'Every single Indian dish is a jewel.'
Amid the ongoing festival season and ahead of the elections for five state assemblies, the Centre is closely monitoring inflation, particularly in food items, to enable it to take steps to increase their supplies. "There is a complete no-nonsense attitude when it comes to food inflation, and instructions have been issued at all levels to be very sensitive to any possible price movements in any commodity," a senior official explained. Sources have said that all departments dealing with food items have been instructed to keep a close eye on all commodities and maintain a weekly record of their price movements.
The home-chef put Indian cuisine on the world map with her cooking experiments on MasterChef Australia.
'We should not underestimate the power of Hindutva.'
They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.
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Treat yourself to two of Chef Satish Arora's signature five-star dishes.
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A South Indian curry bursting with spice and tanginess.
The southwest monsoon has started on a weak note and this has delayed the sowing of kharif crops. Though a cause for concern, the situation hasn't reached a stage where it warrants any panic response. Moreover, according to meteorologists and industry players, monsoon rains will witness a revival in the coming few weeks.
This versatile lentil salad can be a whole meal by itself or an accompaniment to a light evening repast.
The lemon is marinated for six months in a jar with sea salt.
Sutta Kathirikkai goes well with idli, dosa, chapattis and even rice.
'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'
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