Satvik food is de rigueur this time of the year in most Western and Northern Indian homes, say chefs and food historians Arundhuti Dasgupta and Shally Seth Mohile.
It's time to put on your chef hats and spin some magic this Independence Day.
Rice goes down far lighter and smoother in summer when turned into a cooling Thayir Sadam.
These recipes will tickle your tastebuds and ensure good health, says Sahana Shivprasad Shetty.
Kickstart your morning with these exciting, delectable recipes.
These, according the Lonely Planet, are must-indulge-in food experiences from across the world.
Take your pick and make a sheer kurma that suits your mood.
Rediff reader Sangita Agrawal tells you how to make a healthy breakfast at home.
Saturday marks the Zoroastrian New Year or Navroze. Coomi Selod shares with us these special recipes that are prepared on this special day.
Kushwaha said a delicious "kheer" can be prepared with milk from the Yadavs and rice from the Kushwahas.
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'
If you're looking for something that's sour, sweet and spicy, try this gravy.
'So South Indian, it would be idli with... a really good sambar, and then north Indian -- probably any kind of tikka.' Hmm. You can take a girl out her mom's country, but you can't take the country out of the girl!'
Celebrate Pongal with this delightful recipe.
The traditional Onasadhya is incomplete without these sumptuous preparations made from rice, coconut, milk and assorted veggies.
Food blogger Preeti Alam shares a step-by-step process.
Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.
As the well-known breakfast snack is trending, we decided to bring you a couple of popular poha recipes from different states across India.
Padma Lakshmi cooked Tamarind Rice. What would be your choice?
Have you tasted Besan ke ladoo cookies?
A plain dal-chawal can be turned into a wholesome set meal bowl of veggies, seeds, lentils, rice and herbs when tweaked, suggests Radhika Iyer. Talati.
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'The way desi food is cooked in our homes makes it so delicious and yummy.' 'It is a great digestive meal.'
Inspired by Mumbai's famed Mohammed Ali road fare, Chef Shadab Ahmed's Minara Masjid Wali Gali Ke Shami Kebabs are soft, flavourful and cooked to perfection.
Love Indian food? Check out this delicious recipe!
Also known as Thiruvaiyaru Halwa, this recipe has its origins in Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu.
Was it the basic dal and rice combination? Or did it include millets and vegetables?
Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.
Mahafrin Gotla Umrigar offers you a taste of authentic Parsi food.
With the threat of COVID-19 pandemic continuing to loom over the world, the Ministry of Ayush has come out with a comprehensive document putting forth the concept of 'holistic health'.
Want to know some indian recipes that can help you to loose 1Kg in a week. Check out here few recipes you must try.
Why stick to the traditional when you can try something new?
Recipes by chef Sabir Khan, banquet tandoor chef at Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort, Noida.
When Twinkle Khanna asked her celebrity friends what was in their dabba, everyone wrote in and sent their recipes as well. What does Katrina Kaif like to include in her dabba? She tells us here.
Rediff reader Arti Gupta sent us this recipe.
Rediff reader and food blogger Sarika Gunjal shares a low calorie, protein packed appetizer recipe. Do you have a healthy recipe to share? Email it to us!
'On this day, recollecting all our divine memories, we paid obeisance to our father's beloved deity -- Lord Ganesha -- to bestow on all of us the happiness and joy and to remove all hurdles and obstacles throughout this journey of mortal life.'
