News for 'cardamom'

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Gajjar halwa made from this dark variety of carrots is slightly more earthy-tasting than standard GH.

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Jaggery Halwa

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Jaggery Halwa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Make a simple, delicious jaggery and suji halwa in your microwave.

Cardamom e-auction hits roadblocks

Cardamom e-auction hits roadblocks

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Following difficulties in handling the e-auction process, the cardamom traders at Bodinayakannur, the main trading centre of the commodity, decided to boycott the e-auction from this week.

India, UK trade deal will unlock thousands of jobs

India, UK trade deal will unlock thousands of jobs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

India and the UK on Thursday inked a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) that will cut tariffs on British whisky, cars and an array of items, besides boosting bilateral trade by around $34 billion annually.

Recipe: Chaler Payesh

Recipe: Chaler Payesh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

A nut-filled basmati rice pudding from Bengal.

Recipe: Sharad's Ragi Laddus

Recipe: Sharad's Ragi Laddus

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Everyday laddus to sweeten the end of a meal.

Dry spell spells doom for cardamom

Dry spell spells doom for cardamom

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

India's cardamom district, Idukki, is reeling under severe drought conditions, leaving farmers in the lurch.

Recipe: Kunal's Honey Gond Pak

Recipe: Kunal's Honey Gond Pak

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

This sweet that uses edible gum and nuts is a winter favourite.

Cardamom goes for E-auction aiming transparency

Cardamom goes for E-auction aiming transparency

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Cardamom could soon be traded through an electronic system, which Spices Board says would ensure trading transparency and help small growers.

Recipe: Pasande, A Mutton Dish For An Emperor

Recipe: Pasande, A Mutton Dish For An Emperor

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Eat meat the way Mughal emperors did and cook up a storm and win hearts with this mutton delight.

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

The Sardar Who Won Over Kochi's Tummy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'

Recipe: Bethica's Black Rice Phirni

Recipe: Bethica's Black Rice Phirni

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.

Recipe: Hina's Badam Doodh Ki Phirni

Recipe: Hina's Badam Doodh Ki Phirni

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Offer Lord Ganesh a wholesome kheer made from almond milk, brown rice and jaggery.

Recipe: Supriya's Fish Pulao

Recipe: Supriya's Fish Pulao

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

A simple, one-pot dish of fragrant basmati rice, spices and fresh fish.

New era for Cardamom as e-auction begins

New era for Cardamom as e-auction begins

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

Cardamom auction crossed a milestone on Thursday when the first-ever e-auction of the commodity was inaugurated by Union minister of state for commerce Jairam Ramesh at Bodinayakannur.

Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer

Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer

Diwali Dessert: Chef Sarab's Baked Boondi Pudding

Diwali Dessert: Chef Sarab's Baked Boondi Pudding

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Using easy-to-access ingredients, like boondi, bread and milk, conjure up kuch wonderful meetha.

Check Out Wedding Decor Trends!

Check Out Wedding Decor Trends!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories.

Recipe: Bethica's Basanti Pulao

Recipe: Bethica's Basanti Pulao

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

This traditional pulao is a key part of any Bengali comfort meal.

Shravan Recipe: Amrakhand With Poori

Shravan Recipe: Amrakhand With Poori

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Mango shrikhand with garam puri is a classic combo.

Recipe: Taruna's Millets Ka Daliya

Recipe: Taruna's Millets Ka Daliya

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Incorporating millets into your breakfast is always a good idea.

Weekend Recipe: Lajjaya's Alu Halwa

Weekend Recipe: Lajjaya's Alu Halwa

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.

Diwali Recipe: Kabita's Matar Kheer

Diwali Recipe: Kabita's Matar Kheer

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

A flavourful twist on traditional Indian kheer!

Recipe: Jayanti's Rice Laddoos

Recipe: Jayanti's Rice Laddoos

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The sweet taste of a laddoo is believed to attract prosperity and abundance.

Mayur's Masaledaar Dhaniya Chicken

Mayur's Masaledaar Dhaniya Chicken

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

A zesty, fragrant chicken curry for a lovely Sunday lunch.

Recipe: Taruna's Pineapple Kesari

Recipe: Taruna's Pineapple Kesari

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'Rava roasted in shudh desi ghee, garnished with saffron and cardamom, sweetened with sugar or jaggery is heaven on a plate' says Taruna.

Recipe: Anita's Patoli

Recipe: Anita's Patoli

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Ever tried this Goan delicacy?

Recipe: Bethica's Chana Dal Modak

Recipe: Bethica's Chana Dal Modak

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Make this Ganesh Chaturthi a modak fest!

Recipe: Supriya's Kerala Prawn Masala

Recipe: Supriya's Kerala Prawn Masala

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

If you make prawns, using this very precise and methodical recipe, it is sure to turn out like it came all the way from Kerala straight to your plate.

Recipe: Mayur's Salted Peanut Butter Iced Latte

Recipe: Mayur's Salted Peanut Butter Iced Latte

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Give your cold coffee a delicious pep up with peanut butter!

Recipe: Taruna's Sabudana Kheer

Recipe: Taruna's Sabudana Kheer

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Date palm jaggery and tapioca go into making this delicious pudding.

Recipe: Bethica's Rui Macher Rezala

Recipe: Bethica's Rui Macher Rezala

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A fragrant, spiced yoghurt-cashew curry is the place for fillets of rohu.

Recipe: Bethica's Sago Chia Pudding

Recipe: Bethica's Sago Chia Pudding

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Mango puree, chia seeds and sago make this an irresistible treat.

Recipe: Hina's Millet Kheer

Recipe: Hina's Millet Kheer

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

This delicious bowl of coconut milk kheer is hard to resist.

Winter Recipe: Mayur's Spicy Green Peas Curry

Winter Recipe: Mayur's Spicy Green Peas Curry

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Warm up to winter with this delicious curry!

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Quick Mung Dal Halwa

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Quick Mung Dal Halwa

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

We dare you to stop at one serving of this crowd-pleasing dessert.

Summer Special: Chilled Panagam

Summer Special: Chilled Panagam

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

A traditional drink for mercury impossible days.

Recipe: Manisha's Two-State Mutton Curry

Recipe: Manisha's Two-State Mutton Curry

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.