Can you refuse a plate of this diamond-shaped crunchy snack?
Chef Abinas Nayak uses rice and walnut in his recipe for Rice Coconut Laddoos to give this Indian sweet a special new taste.
Can you think of a better gift than a platter of chocolate coconut modaks for family and friends this Ganesh Utsav?
While fancy varieties of modaks have found their way onto festive menus, nothing beats the joy of having the traditional steamed dumplings with coconut and jaggery filling.
A sweetened khoya-filled flaky pastry, folded into a square envelope and sealed with a clove. Then the little pocket is deep-fried in ghee and steeped in a saffron-infused sugar syrup.
Want to feature almonds in a dessert? Here's some inspiration.
A healthy version of the traditional rice pudding, which can be had even for breakfast.
This curry is Bethica Das' take on an old Bengali recipe.
This paneer in a thick, silky, yoghurt-based gravy is food blogger Sangita Agrawal's favourite dish.
This desi fudge features pumpkin and cottage cheese.
Kumudini Shetty's traditional recipes for Makar Sankranti.
This tasty curry is great with a warm bowl of rice, chapattis, butter naans or tandoori rotis.
Delicious recipes from the palaces of Nepal.
Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.
Healthy recipes for the festive season.
While the filmmaker didn't vouch for the authenticity of the dish, he did vouch for the taste.
Why should the festival add to your calories?
Loaded with ghee, sugar and walnuts, this dessert is as sinful as it gets.
These recipes are a treat to enjoy, especially over the weekends.
Usher in Diwali with dry fruit and khoya-filled karanjis .
Don't be put off by the complexity of these mithais --they are worth the effort.
Executive Chef Ishika Konar of the Atmantan Wellness Centre, Pune, shares his healthy recipe.
Make your celebrations more satisfying with this nutty gujiya.
Celebrate Lohri with traditional Punjabi recipes.
Cottage cheese balls dunked in thickened, sweetened milk.
Bethica Das tweaks a popular dish with amazing results!
This recipe make take a little extra effort, but it is worth the time and energy invested.
Spicy Mutton Kheema always makes for a satisfying meal.
This interesting Mangalorean dish can be eaten with coconut chutney, Fish Gassi or Chicken Gassi.
Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.
An option for people who love sweets that are healthier.
Nothing spells summer like a big, generous platter of aamras puri.
Chicken Ghee Roast goes well with neer dosas, steamed rice, dosas, appams, idiyappams, plain biryani or chapattis.
No better way to end an elaborate Onam Sadya than with a bowl or two of payasam.
Walnuts sing in this dessert that will soon find its way into your favourite winter recipes' list.
Bookmark this recipe to add to your Christmas menu. When you bite into the chops Jenny D'Souza promises you will experience 'heaven on earth'.
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