Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.
Divya Nair shares her Amuma's recipe of payasam made using broken wheat, a healthy twist to the traditional ada pradhaman.
This rustic khichdi is the epitome of ghar ka khanna. Whole masoor dal is cooked with rice, spices and coconut milk and served with a generous blob of ghee.
Kanika is a fragrant, mildly sweet rice dish from Odisha, traditionally prepared as an offering or bhog to Jagannath Temple. It is especially popular during festivals, weddings and special occasions, and is often served alongside dal, vegetable curries and khatta.
One of Odisha's oldest and most cherished sweets is Arisa Pitha.
A bold cuisine known for its flavours and robust spices, Memoni food comes from the Memon community with roots in Sindh and Kutch.
Cold monsoon weekends need warming up. Zingy, citrus-forward Monkey Jam Sour is just what the doc ordered ;).
Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
My doctor neighbour makes the best Chole -- not too spicy, not too thick, tangy and delicious.
These soft, golden-brown bites by Chef Roopa Nabar get their look and taste from jaggery, lentils and cardamom. Fenugreek and a dash of salt add an unsual flavour too.
The move follows reports from several state drug-regulatory authorities indicating misuse and hoarding oral formulations with high ethyl-alcohol concentration, which people use as a substitute for liquor.
In many Karnataka homes, a fragrant ripe jackfruit dosa, lovingly called Pelekai Polo, is fried up. Some families refer to this dosa as Ponsa Polo.
With its high iron content, unique black colour, intense flavour profile, Kadaknath chicken is sought after by chefs and gourmands alike.
Commodity trading on MCX is quite different from trading equities on the NSE or BSE. During the June-July period, the commodity market players in India will encounter several commodity contract expiries.
Gujarati Khoja or Ismaili dishes are simple yet deliciously prepared in a unique traditional way.
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.
Do you know suddenly why India's toffees are the toast of the town?
The perfect Sunday recipe. Note: It's cooked in mustard oil.
A sweet pulao is a yum way to bring in Baisakhi.
Do you know some of the thoughts, ideas, disciplines and items India has given the world?
Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their own way. The reflective period of Lent is followed by joyful, food-rich celebrations with strong community and family bonding.
Sunita Harisinghani tranforms traditional carrot halwa into bite-sized Gajjar Halwa Laddoos that will make your sweet tooth dizzy with excitement.
Gudi Padwa recipes for the foodie in you.
This Thursday, March 19 begins the Maharashtrian new year. Gudi Padwa is brought in with traditional rituals that revolve around a new kalash. There is rangoli too. And flowers. An a spectacular array of food.
A celebration of Eid isn't over till the last morsel of that special, home-cooked Mutton Biryani has been had.
Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too
Jain food is light on the stomach and uses no potatoes, onions or garlic. Try these green banana specials. And a mango custard.
Yes, Punjabi cuisine is definitely much more than just Dal Makhni and Paneer Butter Masala!
Hanuman Janmotsav marks Lord Hanuman's birthday. Treat him to laddus, fruit and more.
The Sindhi version of India's beloved rice pudding is thicker and more velevety.
Maamouls are classic Middle Eastern cookies that have a festive appeal even before you take a bite.
Halwa, a timeless Indian sweet that came to us from the Silk Route, is cherished for its richness.
If there is one dish that captures the soul of slow cooking it has to be Khichda, an Eid special for the Bohri community.
Breathe easy, digest better, and boost your mood! Here are 6 compelling reasons to make cardamom a part of your everyday routine.
The milky bread-based sweet is softened by sugar syrup and garnished with pistachios.
The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of aligning with forces that attack minorities, during election rallies in Kerala. He also criticised the CM on other issues including alleged corruption and economic failures.
Let's venture to deeper Tamil Nadu and sample two dishes that showcase the famous Chettinad cuisine -- a chicken curry and a rice pudding.
Kodava food or cooking from Kodagu/Coorg in Karnataka is unique for reflecting its forest ecology, martial culture and agriculture, starkly different from the typical rice-and-coconut heavy coastal cuisines of South India.
