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MasterChef recipe: Soft Mexican Tacos

MasterChef recipe: Soft Mexican Tacos

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Say thank you to MasterChef India 4 contestants, Pratibha Kochar and Bhakti Arora! :-)

Recipe: Sweet Potato Modak

Recipe: Sweet Potato Modak

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Time to celebrate the humble sweet potato. Extremely versatile, it lends itself for a festive dessert.

Modi signs 'flag' for chef, sparking controversy; Govt denies

Modi signs 'flag' for chef, sparking controversy; Govt denies

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stirred a debate on Friday after he signed an Indian flag to be gifted to United States President Barack Obama.

Recipes: Choco Yoghurt, Fruit Pizza

Recipes: Choco Yoghurt, Fruit Pizza

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Why should breakfast be a boring affair?

Cook like a chef: Whip up these signature dish recipes

Cook like a chef: Whip up these signature dish recipes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Chefs from India's finest restaurants share recipes of their signature dishes for you to whip up in your kitchen. Avantika Bhuyan lists them.

Recipe: Strawberry Salsa & Grilled Chicken or Paneer

Recipe: Strawberry Salsa & Grilled Chicken or Paneer

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Summer calls for a light brunch with fresh berries and chicken or grilled paneer.

Navratri Recipe: Coconut Kheer

Navratri Recipe: Coconut Kheer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A simple recipe that will ensure you don't miss the joy of eating good food even during your Navratri fast.

From ball boy to IPL 2024: Meet Punjab Kings' new signing Ashutosh

From ball boy to IPL 2024: Meet Punjab Kings' new signing Ashutosh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Last year, MP's Ashutosh Sharma smashed an 11-ball fifty, breaking Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest half-century by an Indian in T20 cricket.

61 Couples Get Hitched Together!

61 Couples Get Hitched Together!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The mass marriages in Srinagar were organised by the We The Helping Hands Foundation to curb dowry in society.

Indian chefs welcome, not IT pros: UK panel

Indian chefs welcome, not IT pros: UK panel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Indian chefs will be allowed to work in Britain's multi-million pound Indian restaurant industry, but Indian IT workers are no longer required in the UK, a key government committee on immigration said on Tuesday.

Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Chef fails

Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Chef fails

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

Recipe: Homemade Chocolate Nougat

Recipe: Homemade Chocolate Nougat

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Make a batch of this decadent chocolate treat.

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,

Recipe: Garma Garam Jalebi

Recipe: Garma Garam Jalebi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Something sweet to celebrate the 'Pran Prathishta' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya today.

Must read: 19 life lessons from India's best pastry chef

Must read: 19 life lessons from India's best pastry chef

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Pooja Dhingra shares some of her best life lessons from her entrepreneurial journey.

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver comes to India

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver comes to India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to launch his famous Italian restaurant chain in Delhi, the first in the country with plans to expand to cities across India.

Upma gets US Top Chef honour for Indian American

Upma gets US Top Chef honour for Indian American

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Floyd Cardoz, the chef behind the New York restaurant Tabla, has taken home the top prize in the third season of Top Chef Masters.

Recipe: 3 Cool, Cool Salads

Recipe: 3 Cool, Cool Salads

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Refreshing, delicious salads to try this summer.

The Battles Over Recipes

The Battles Over Recipes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.

MasterChef India: Her cooking is worth a crore!

MasterChef India: Her cooking is worth a crore!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Rajul Hegde interviews Pankaj Bhadouria of Lucknow, winner of MasterChef India.

PIX: Jurel, Ashwin, Kuldeep put India on course for win

PIX: Jurel, Ashwin, Kuldeep put India on course for win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Sunday, February 25.

Easter Recipes: Devilled Eggs And Trifle Cups

Easter Recipes: Devilled Eggs And Trifle Cups

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Two recipes to bring Easter joy to your breakfast menu.

Wanna visit Lord's with a cricketing great? Or Paris with an Indian chef?

Wanna visit Lord's with a cricketing great? Or Paris with an Indian chef?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Travel portal Yatra is planning to come up with a luxury travel vertical, where celebrities such as sports persons, actors, famous chefs or social media influencers will act as guides to travellers. If you like to travel in 7-star style and yearn for that extra bit of star value, this could be just up your street.

Recipe: Soya Mattar Masala

Recipe: Soya Mattar Masala

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Soya chunks and peas, in a spicy gravy, with rice or rotis is wonderful midday meal.

COMING UP On OTT This January

COMING UP On OTT This January

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

So many movies coming up for release in theatres in 2024 but January's OTT watch seems interesting too.

Meet The Finalists of Master Chef India

Meet The Finalists of Master Chef India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Get a closer look at the three chefs, who will cook at the grand finale of Master Chef India.

When Was Butter Chicken Created?

When Was Butter Chicken Created?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The genesis of India's most-loved dish may go to canny cooks in the Mughal era, notes Sandeep Goyal.

What Married Women Must Know About Money

What Married Women Must Know About Money

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Make financial planning a part of your education and definitely a part of your marriage, says financial planner Sheetal Jhaveri.

Recipe: Vietnamese Rice Noodle Rolls

Recipe: Vietnamese Rice Noodle Rolls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Rice noodle rolls are an attractive way to package a salad.

Recipe: Dadi's Special Lemon Pickle

Recipe: Dadi's Special Lemon Pickle

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

You need exactly four ingredients to make this pickle.

Recipe: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Recipe: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The tea-time mash-up you must try.

Recipe: Baked Apple With Salted Caramel Syrup

Recipe: Baked Apple With Salted Caramel Syrup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Apples when stuffed, baked, and gussied up with a rum salted caramel syrup and ice cream, taste sublime.

Soppy, Shabby, Soggy: MasterChef India disappoints

Soppy, Shabby, Soggy: MasterChef India disappoints

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

The desi-version of this Akshay Kumar-led soppy feast is too self-conscious and shabby to impress.

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Over the past year, Amul has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a dairy-centric entity to a comprehensive foods company. Since 2022, PepsiCo India, too, has embarked on extensive launches in the food category. Not to be left behind, ITC, which has been introducing an average of 100 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products across categories every year, has also launched a number of packaged food items.

Recipes: Berry Cups, Walnut Bars, S'mores

Recipes: Berry Cups, Walnut Bars, S'mores

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Celebrate World Chocolate Day with three exciting recipes from Chef Sabyasachi Gorai's kitty.

MasterChef India winner: Everyone around me called me a 'duffer'

MasterChef India winner: Everyone around me called me a 'duffer'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Delhi-based Ripu Daman Handa, 23, talks about his big win.

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

In a career spanning nearly three decades, Floyd Cardoz has always drawn on food memories to create a new culinary language.

Chef talk: How to perfect your knife skills

Chef talk: How to perfect your knife skills

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Cooking tips from executive chef and entrepreneur Manu Chandra, an alumnus of the Culinary Institute of America, New York.

Christmas Recipe: Spiced Apple and Walnut Cookies

Christmas Recipe: Spiced Apple and Walnut Cookies

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

These cookies are great for dunking in a warm glass of milk.