Do try making this gourd, Gujarati-style -- it's far tastier than expected.
Bethica Das shares her special recipe for US Vice President Kamala Harris.
Rediff reader Asiya from Hyderabad sent us this recipe.
Kumudini Shetty's traditional recipes for Makar Sankranti.
An Indian cuisine classic, this recipe uses everyday ingredients.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
A creamy raita made with grated bottle gourd, hung curd and spices.
Your mornings are made if you start them with this spiced vermicelli dish.
A delightful recipe that will help you make the most of the humble dal.
Treat yourself to two of Chef Satish Arora's signature five-star dishes.
Before winter ends, it's time to give undhiyu a try!
Everyone must sample these tiny pan-fried idlis stuffed with onions or vegetables once before they die.
Pack a punch with this chutney that goes well with just about everything.
Home chef Suresh Moopanar tells us how to make a good drumstick curry.
The secret to a good homemade idli is all about getting the basics right.
Hema Rajiv shows you how to put leftover rice to good use.
This sweetened flatbread is made during festivals or as a weekend snack/breakfast.
Readers have sent in a few more quick tiffin preparations that you can take to work each day.
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.
This steaming tomato shorba can be served at lunch or dinner.
A simple but deightful paneer dish for entertaining,
'Modi's charisma may have weakened as last year's Lok Sabha poll results showed but in the eyes of the Sangh Parivar, it has not waned.' 'Minus a strong BJP government at the Centre for another decade and more, there is apprehension that an anti-Hindutva government could reverse many of the ideological gains that the Modi dispensation has achieved through its three terms,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
No better way to end an elaborate Onam Sadya than with a bowl or two of payasam.
Dig into soft Chef Saby's soft Dahi Vadas for Raksha Bandhan.
A favourite among Bengalis, Mutton Rezala has its roots in Mughlai cuisine.
A traditional Gujarati dish, it is flavoured with spices and garnished with nuts.
Executive Chef Amit Kocharekar at The Resort, Mumbai shares his recipe.
Find comfort in this quick and yum poha and mung dal khichdi.
Your Rajasthani dish can be put together in 30 minutes.
A savoury snack for Diwali of fried rice flakes, roasted lentils, peanuts and spices.
It pairs beautifully with just dal and rice.
Why wait to be invited to a Parsi wedding to taste their heartwarming cuisine?
Make your children's recess break exciting with these recipes handpicked by Chef Ranveer Brar.
You can enjoy Nadiya Sarguroh's take on Mutton Biryani with Raita or salad to balance all the masala and spice.
A South Indian curry bursting with spice and tanginess.
Is there a winter recipe you swear by? It's time you shared it with us.
