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.
Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani suggests starting off with small and frequent meals.
A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.
Dr Arush Sabharwal, bariatric and metabolic surgeon at SCOD (Surgical Centre for Obesity and Diabetes) Clinic, explains how choosing certain foods can help boost your metabolism.
Give your cold coffee a delicious pep up with peanut butter!
Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious Bengali preparation of prawns with taro leaves.
Shagun is every bit the Gen-Z style star - part nostalgic, part now and always next-level.
Have a bake date with your partner and rustle up a batch of these chocolatey brownies on V-Day.
The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and preserved local food traditions.
Make a batch of these fabulous rolls on Christmas for your family.
Referring to the ED's claim about the politician eating mangoes, sweets, aalo-poori etc regularly, he said these were provided to him only a few times.
You can add it to your kid's lunchbox or have with your chai.
These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the mahaprasad offered at the Jagannath temple in Odisha.
Chenna Poda translates to mean burnt cheese. That's precisely what this delightful sweet is.
It's that time of year again when you can celebrate with a pumpkin pie, one of the most unsung of desserts.
'What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be "the buyer of last resort", on whom their products can be dumped, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn?' 'What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly Republican Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.
Simple, easy laddoos to up the festive mood.
This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.
'Arundhati Roy is like a ballerina performing on a high wire, cool, supremely at ease but conscious of all the adoring eyes on her,' notes P Vijaya Kumar.
A quick Gudi Padwa recipe that can be easily made at home.
Chef Sabyasachi Gorai's Walnut and Cherry Florentines are simple to prepare and a delight to bite into.
Tasty bites and snacks for those planning to binge watch Netflix over the weekend. Or on a weekday :)
Chef Sushant Parab, Executive Sous Chef, Sahara Star shares his special recipe.
The celebrity nutritionist said it was fine to eat the things that made one feel better during exams but suggested avoiding binge eating to counter stress.
Bethica Das shares her healthy version of the recipe.
MasterChef Australia contestant Sarah Todd's overnight Goan Pork vindaloo is perfect for an indulgent weekend meal.
Nothing adds more festivity to a Christmas spread than gingerbread men or shapes and Xmasy cupcakes.
This special tea will keep you warm this winter.
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Bite into these alu croquettes and experience the wee explosion of pickle and creaminess.
Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.
Can Christmas be any more festive with this magnificent dessert all the way from Romania?
Sit back and enjoy chai and cookies/cake as you enjoy the weekend with family.
Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.
An option for people who love sweets that are healthier.
A healthy recipe with coriander seeds and nuts.
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