Dumplings of chickpea flour in a yoghurt gravy with rotis make for a simple, tasty meal
A chatpata chaat to make your tastebuds do a dance.
A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.
The Bengalis have their own special variety of spicy-sweet tomato chutney usually had at the end of a meal.
This week much of India will be in celebration, bringing in Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri. Here are traditional, easy-to-make recipes for those auspicious days.
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This sweet is vegan, gluten-free and not very sugary.
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Satisfy all your pasta cravings with this delicious vegan pasta!
These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the mahaprasad offered at the Jagannath temple in Odisha.
This traditional pulao is a key part of any Bengali comfort meal.
Who would have guessed that hemp seeds could be so tasty?
These recipes will remind you of your grandmother's cooking.
Winter ushers in fat red chillies ideal for a exceptionlly tasty pickle.
Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.
A fragrant, spiced yoghurt-cashew curry is the place for fillets of rohu.
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Every round of tossing colour and playing Holi is punctuated with a tall cold glass of Thandai.
Time to surprise your family and friends with a really unusual dessert.
Millets, dal and a bunch of spices can be steamed together for an awesome version of this rice cake.
This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.
A traditional Goan dish, balchao pickle is a hot and spicy mix.
The customary naadan or home-cooked meal is rather memorable fare.
Chef Sudhakar adds a touch of sweetness to Diwali celebrations.
Chitau Pitha is a traditional rice cake prepared during festivals in Odisha for Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations.
Celebrate Thadri by rolling out this special Sindhi sweetbread.
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These delightful idlis are great for breakfast or nashta.
Try this traditional recipe with a delicious raw mango and coconut chutney.
A traditional homemade Bengali sweet, Rosh Bora is rarely found in sweet shops.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in their homes.
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Spice up your lunch or dinner with these traditional hot chicken curry preparations
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