Rice goes down far lighter and smoother in summer when turned into a cooling Thayir Sadam.
Grill these drippy avocado sandwiches, stuffed with cheese and mayo a la San Francisco.
You would be surprised how wonderful homemade Pav Bhaji tastes and you can monitor the salt and butter.
Hot weather calls for bringing on the salads, colder the better.
Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.
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.
Beans cooked with boiled legumes is a great everyday tadkari to pack in your lunch tiffin,
Spring calls for newly-harvested glossy vegetables and fruits, fresh flavours, light bites and colourful plates that match the cheerful mood of the season.
Halwa, a timeless Indian sweet that came to us from the Silk Route, is cherished for its richness.
A stir-fry with an adequate range and volume of vegetables, that incorporates a little protein, be it paneer or tofu or something else, is a hearty, carb-free meal by itself, that will keep you full for several hours.
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
Cook up one of the most elegant desserts of France at home -- it's a cinch to make.
India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.
Reduce your reliance on gas usage and distribute the cooking of your meals between your toaster, microwave, electric kettle or air-fryer.
Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
Gajjar halwa made from this dark variety of carrots is slightly more earthy-tasting than standard GH.
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
This simplest of lentil recipes had with rice and some crispy onions makes for a deeply-satisfying meal.
Pulaus can gussy up a meal, especially when you are having guests over.
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food, which is what makes travel doubly memorable.
A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.
A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
Edamame + truffle oil + basmati rice = an exquisite combo.
Election results may be shifting the political landscape in Bihar. But the state's culinary legacy stands firm. As the new government prepares to take charge, let's look at the timeless flavours and a few recipes that define Bihar.
The zestful, satisfying mixed vegetable Italian soup makes for a special meal.
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.
Strawberries, rum, whipped cream and more -- what better way to welcome Valentine's Day?
The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.
A healthy meal for either breakfast or lunch or sometime in between.
A marriage of stuffed eggplant or brinjal and South Indian-flavoured rice has a new outcome.
Two types of cabbage give this Chinese rice its crunchy but excellent flavour.
Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.
A one-pot meal packed with nutrition and taste.
Making ravioli is slightly more time-consuming than rustling up pasta, but the results are unbeatable, taste-wise.
This favourite Holi dish can be made without deep frying the baras or bhalles.
