Peak performances in football begin years before kick-off. From Kylian Mbapp, Lionel Messi to Erling Haaland, the sport's biggest names follow ultra-disciplined routines to stay fit throughout the season.
The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean crab curry.
Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation
Mammootty's greatness lies not in hiding his flaws, but in turning them into his most powerful acting tools, observes Sreehari Nair.
Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food, which is what makes travel doubly memorable.
Pair this with bhaat or steamed rice for a simple, sumptuous meal.
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.
Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.
A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.
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.
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rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutrionist and weight loss expert with nearly three decades of experience, offers personalised recommendations to improve your overall health and wellbeing.
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Gussy up your prawn curry with Malabar spinach which is a good source of vitamin A and C, calcium, potassium and iron.
Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.
Grab those veggies from your refrigerator and whip up this delicious meal.
The hit jodi of aloo and palak with a delicious tadka of garlic! What's not to love?
Rediff reader Ramanunni Nair shares a simple tricolour recipe.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.
This extra-garlicky Sindhi spinach smells heavenly and goes with just about anything.
What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.
Add a touch of tricolour to your Independence Day celebrations with these recipes.
Egg drop soups are much loved, but can you refuse boiled eggs and tofu cut into pieces and simmered in a hot broth.
Living away from home can be tough, especially if you have to cook on your own or rely on takeaways. Simple solutions for you!
Adding greens to your dal transforms it into to the best companion for your rice.
Corn cooked up with colocasia leaves or arbi ka patta is a Maharashtrian special.
Certain foods can help prevent flare-ups by reducing the production of stomach acid and soothing the digestive system, says Dr Gaurav Kumar Patil.
This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.
Love paneer? Are you a huge fan of khoya? How about combining the two to create a rich Indian curry that goes well with steamed rice or naans?
The zestful, satisfying mixed vegetable Italian soup makes for a special meal.
Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.
You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.
Treat yourself to two of Chef Satish Arora's signature five-star dishes.
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