Kumudini Shetty's traditional recipes for Makar Sankranti.
An Indian cuisine classic, this recipe uses everyday ingredients.
Everyone must sample these tiny pan-fried idlis stuffed with onions or vegetables once before they die.
A creamy raita made with grated bottle gourd, hung curd and spices.
Rediff reader Asiya from Hyderabad sent us this recipe.
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.
It pairs beautifully with just dal and rice.
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.
The secret to a good homemade idli is all about getting the basics right.
A simple but deightful paneer dish for entertaining,
This sweetened flatbread is made during festivals or as a weekend snack/breakfast.
Living away from home can be tough, especially if you have to cook on your own or rely on takeaways. Simple solutions for you!
This steaming tomato shorba can be served at lunch or dinner.
Hema Rajiv shows you how to put leftover rice to good use.
Dr Rajeshwari Panda, head of the dietetics department at Medicover Hospital, shares a list of foods that promote gut health.
Dig into soft Chef Saby's soft Dahi Vadas for Raksha Bandhan.
Readers have sent in a few more quick tiffin preparations that you can take to work each day.
A favourite among Bengalis, Mutton Rezala has its roots in Mughlai cuisine.
No better way to end an elaborate Onam Sadya than with a bowl or two of payasam.
Why wait to be invited to a Parsi wedding to taste their heartwarming cuisine?
Your Rajasthani dish can be put together in 30 minutes.
A traditional Gujarati dish, it is flavoured with spices and garnished with nuts.
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.
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
Executive Chef Amit Kocharekar at The Resort, Mumbai shares his recipe.
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.
Tandoori is always a winner, especially if it's simple and speedy.
A South Indian curry bursting with spice and tanginess.
Cook your meat simply and don't overdo the spices. A little extra ghee works miracles.
Is there a winter recipe you swear by? It's time you shared it with us.
These khichdi recipes make for a comforting meal especially when you are craving for home-cooked food.
A sumptuous pulau bristling with nuts, raisins and khoya.
