Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.
Bethica Das experiments with cranberries to make an enticing kind of Tamarind Rice.
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.
In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind
A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.
A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
A favourite breakfast food or snack with your chai.
Rice, mung dal, milk, ghee and aromatic spices are the backbone of this creamy savoury Pongal that will melt in your mouth and make your morning or afternoon.
TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.
Try this elegant adaptation of a traditional creamy Italian pasta.
A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!
Let's venture to deeper Tamil Nadu and sample two dishes that showcase the famous Chettinad cuisine -- a chicken curry and a rice pudding.
Don't like that unattractive-looking vegetable called suran? Sunita Harisinghani's cutlets will surely make you a fan of this veggie.
Sona Bahadur's Goa currython yielded interesting results.
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
Try a delightful meat-free version of this well-loved Parsi dish, that gets its dhamaka from a pungent spice paste.
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.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.
A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.
Adrika Anand delves into the world of Bohri food to learn how to make the mutton-in-porridge Khichada and the nut-based mutton curry.
From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.
Master making a stew from the North Eastern state.
Why can't tikkis be made with millets and makhana?
You can slowly build up spices over six to nine months by adding ajwain, jeera, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon powders for flavouring different recipes, says Madhavi Bhardwaj.
TasteAtlas has unveiled its global line-up of top chicken dishes. It's no surprise that Butter Chicken is No 5.
Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious Bengali preparation of prawns with taro leaves.
An introduction to the mellow flavours of Mizo cuisine.
Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.
This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
Characterised by simple flavours and local ingredients, Manipuri cuisine is about fish, rice and green leafy vegetables.
This tasty curry is great with a warm bowl of rice, chapattis, butter naans or tandoori rotis.
Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.
Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.
The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean crab curry.
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