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.
Chaats are among India's most loved street food. The reason is simple: They represent the entire spectrum of much-loved Indian flavours and textures in a single bite -- spicy, tangy, chatpata, khara, meetha. That's what keeps people coming back for more.
Colourful and bursting with tropical flavour, Chef Roopa Nabar's Mango Salsa is a summer delight.
Ambila is a typical Odia mixed vegetable curry known for its sweet, tangy, delicately-spiced flavor. It's considered a comforting, satvik dish.
What's the best way to fight off the heat? Why with dahi, of course. We offer you a range of recipes -- from beverages, raitas to curries and desserts -- that showcase how wonderfully dahi transforms everyday dishes.
When the sun refuses to get kinder, heavy, stomach-weighing meals are the first thing to lose their appeal. Nothing is more charming in this garmi than bowls of chilled juicy produce. Greens with bright dressings instantly chase away the summer somnolence.
Cook your summer weather sabzis before the season goes.
Why buy it when you can make your own tropical trail mix to keep in your office drawer or backpack to tide you over an attack of hunger pangs.
Do you know suddenly why India's toffees are the toast of the town?
Are there many who can pass up a meal of Chole Bhature? Very few right! Chef Roopa Nabar's Amritsari Chole is probably quite different from the recipe you might usually prepare.
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
Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too
Bethica Das experiments with cranberries to make an enticing kind of Tamarind Rice.
Four Census officials were assaulted in Odisha's Dhenkanal district, prompting the state government to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) to safeguard census officials from physical harm and heat-related risks.
Reduce your reliance on gas usage and distribute the cooking of your meals between your toaster, microwave, electric kettle or air-fryer.
All about India's favorite summer beverage/dessert indulgences.
A man in Jharkhand, India, has been arrested for murdering his aunt after allegedly being subjected to constant taunts and accusations of witchcraft. In a separate incident, two men were arrested for the death of their aunt following a dispute over medicinal plants.
Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.
Chef Vikas Khanna has been shortlisted for the James Beard Awards 2026, placing him among the most revered names in the global culinary world.
Spring calls for newly-harvested glossy vegetables and fruits, fresh flavours, light bites and colourful plates that match the cheerful mood of the season.
India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
The world is full of daring delicacies that we are not sure we would like to take a bite of. One person's culinary delight might be another person's food horror show.
A look at how ice cream is eaten in different places all over the world.
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
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
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
Your mornings are made if you start them with this spiced vermicelli dish.
The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.
How the world dines on Christmas.
Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.
Kokum Aloo or Tangy Potato can be munched with your evening tea.
High on taste and designed to cure all ills, a cup of Shwetal Rai's tangy, peppery Rasam is a great way to warm up.
Mumbai-based Ramapriya Suresh shows you how to make traditional fish masala.
Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.
Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.
