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.
A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.
According to online international food guide TasteAtlas.com, these are the world's top 9 most-loved rice dishes. Hyderabadi Biryani proudly claims the ninth spot.
'The moment someone forbids you to eat something, you want to eat it even more.' Dietician Riya Jain says this all-or-nothing mindset is exactly why most fitness resolutions fail.
I learn that success isn't measured in metres gained but in how we handle the moment when plans dissolve. The mountain doesn't grade on completion -- only on presence and effort, discovers Manoj Mohanka.
Breathe better with this simple home remedy for a blocked nose.
Mischievously-named cocktails, with a powerful kick, will get the party started.
Odisha makes a softer, richer version of rosogolla that originates from near Puri.
The India meteorological department predicted mainly clear skies with heatwave conditions in many parts of Delhi and severe heat wave conditions in other areas.
Dr Aniket Mule, consultant, internal medicine, KIMS Hospitals, offers practical advice to protect yourself from mosquitoes and water-borne diseases like malaria, dengue and chikungunya.
Chef Nidhi Mahajan shares an easy-to-make, lip-smacking non-vegetarian recipe.
It will help you cool down on a sunny day.
Time to ditch Easter eggs and bunnies for some new, delicious treats!
Water chesnuts can be magically converted into a toasty warm winter evening snack.
To support liver health and potentially reverse fatty liver, it's essential to focus on a well-balanced diet, portion control, and active lifestyle habits, says rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist and dietician.
Characterised by simple flavours and local ingredients, Manipuri cuisine is about fish, rice and green leafy vegetables.
Dr Rituja Ugalmugle, internal medicine specialist, Wockhardt Hospitals, lists the remedies to prevent and fight summer related ailments.
Something sweet to celebrate the 'Pran Prathishta' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya today.
A zesty, fragrant chicken curry for a lovely Sunday lunch.
The searing heat pushed the city's peak power demand to its highest for May, while the Delhi government directed the schools that have not closed for summer vacations to do so with immediate effect.
Basic fermented rice is served up with a wide range of ingredients to make a wonderfully, comforting meal.
India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao, creating bold new flavours, making chocolate both a luxury and a story.
A simple, one-pot dish of fragrant basmati rice, spices and fresh fish.
Chef de Cuisine Shadab Ahmed of Sofitel Mumbai BKC shares two simple and delectable recipes.
These recipes are very simple and can be easily made at home.
A traditional drink for mercury impossible days.
The Mungeshpur weather station recorded a high of 48.8 degrees Celsius, eight notches above the normal. It recorded a minimum temperature of 27.6 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average.
Chicken cooked up in a charred masala is a rural Maharashtra treat and tastes divine with rice or bhakri.
This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.
Plan a nutritional treat for your bachhas on Children's Day.
Skip milk, butter and eggs to make a truly delightful vegan cake.
Broccoli can make a yum starter when marinated and baked.
Make fasting a delicious affair with this falhari version of bonda.
A vegetable curry made using the signature vindaloo paste.
Corn cooked up with colocasia leaves or arbi ka patta is a Maharashtrian special.
Rediff reader Sangita Agarwal shows you how to make it.
