Try a delightful meat-free version of this well-loved Parsi dish, that gets its dhamaka from a pungent spice paste.
'The recipe is very simple with very few ingredients, but the end product is just amazing and mouthwatering. They are visually very attractive with their vibrant dark pink/red colour.'
Adrika Anand delves into the world of Bohri food to learn how to make the mutton-in-porridge Khichada and the nut-based mutton curry.
The biryani, happily, was the very definition of simple. light-textured, with a subtle tomato-ey twang, it reminded me a lot of a North Indian pulao. The flavour whack came from the sweet-sour Khatta Baingan simmered in a gravy of tamarind, jaggery, fried mustard seeds, and spices, served with it.
Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.
From Uttarakhand comes a simple, tasty meal.
Health experts caution that excessive indulgence in sweets during the festive season can lead to bloating, indigestion and acidity and can also trigger underlying symptoms of health issues for people who are overweight.
Kashmiri cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, but also has some flavourful and unique vegetarian dishes.
Characterised by simple flavours and local ingredients, Manipuri cuisine is about fish, rice and green leafy vegetables.
Eat meat the way Mughal emperors did and cook up a storm and win hearts with this mutton delight.
Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious Bengali preparation of prawns with taro leaves.
This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.
Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.
A simple and quick recipe to satisfy your Chinese food cravings.
Basic fermented rice is served up with a wide range of ingredients to make a wonderfully, comforting meal.
A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.
The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and preserved local food traditions.
Paneer can be had Indian-style with Chinese sauces and turn out delicious.
A quick side-dish that's a good addition to the dal-chawal combo.
If you make prawns, using this very precise and methodical recipe, it is sure to turn out like it came all the way from Kerala straight to your plate.
Have some chatpata chaat is always fortifying.
We ask chefs and home cooks for their rainy season specials.
More wonderful greens for a hearty monsoon meal.
These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the mahaprasad offered at the Jagannath temple in Odisha.
Not dining out? Try this restaurant-style dish that can be easily made at home.
Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.
A creamy yoghurt relish that can be dished out in a jiffy.
A moderately spicy but finger-lickingly good recipe.
This traditional pulao is a key part of any Bengali comfort meal.
Warm up to winter with this delicious curry!
Food blogger Siddhi Panchal shares her secret recipe.
Chitau Pitha is a traditional rice cake prepared during festivals in Odisha for Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations.
This recipe make take a little extra effort, but it is worth the time and energy invested.
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares a simple recipe for beginners!
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