A delightful recipe that will help you make the most of the humble dal.
Take a delicious and simple comfort meal like Dal-Chaval and elevate it to a gourmet meal with plating technique and a few surprise ingredients.
Everyone must sample these tiny pan-fried idlis stuffed with onions or vegetables once before they die.
Home chef Suresh Moopanar tells us how to make a good drumstick curry.
Pack a punch with this chutney that goes well with just about everything.
Why wait to be invited to a Parsi wedding to taste their heartwarming cuisine?
Amboli is a quintessential Malvani dish prepared with rice and mixed dal batter, soaked and grounded, then left to ferment overnight.
Try making two not so preferable vegetables -- tinda and kadoo -- with these recipes.
Kumudini Shetty's traditional recipes for Makar Sankranti.
An Indian cuisine classic, this recipe uses everyday ingredients.
A simple but deightful paneer dish for entertaining,
Bethica Das shares her special recipe for US Vice President Kamala Harris.
The perfect recipe that'll make your guests come back for more.
Your Rajasthani dish can be put together in 30 minutes.
A creamy raita made with grated bottle gourd, hung curd and spices.
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The secret to a good homemade idli is all about getting the basics right.
This sweetened flatbread is made during festivals or as a weekend snack/breakfast.
Dig into soft Chef Saby's soft Dahi Vadas for Raksha Bandhan.
This steaming tomato shorba can be served at lunch or dinner.
A savoury snack for Diwali of fried rice flakes, roasted lentils, peanuts and spices.
Find comfort in this quick and yum poha and mung dal khichdi.
A favourite among Bengalis, Mutton Rezala has its roots in Mughlai cuisine.
Hema Rajiv shows you how to put leftover rice to good use.
Make your children's recess break exciting with these recipes handpicked by Chef Ranveer Brar.
No better way to end an elaborate Onam Sadya than with a bowl or two of payasam.
Rediff reader Asiya from Hyderabad sent us this recipe.
A traditional Gujarati dish, it is flavoured with spices and garnished with nuts.
You can enjoy Nadiya Sarguroh's take on Mutton Biryani with Raita or salad to balance all the masala and spice.
Cook your meat simply and don't overdo the spices. A little extra ghee works miracles.
Tandoori is always a winner, especially if it's simple and speedy.
It's the ultimate recipe to try with tomato prices skyrocketing.
A South Indian curry bursting with spice and tanginess.
Executive Chef Amit Kocharekar at The Resort, Mumbai shares his recipe.