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Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.

Recipe: Crispy Mung Dal Bhajiyas

Recipe: Crispy Mung Dal Bhajiyas

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A legendary Santa Cruz, Mumbai snack stall continues to win hearts with its hot, fresh Vada Pavs and bhajiyas. Here's a look at the story behind Balaji Vada Pav Corner and a step-by-step recipe for their crunchy Mung Dal Bhajiyas.

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!

11 Stuffed Sabzi Recipes

11 Stuffed Sabzi Recipes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.

Recipe: Bethica's Makhana Millet Tikkis

Recipe: Bethica's Makhana Millet Tikkis

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Why can't tikkis be made with millets and makhana?

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Follow these simple, foolproof strategies to keep your calories and health under check.

'Your Body Only Needs 4 Tsp Oil Per Day'

'Your Body Only Needs 4 Tsp Oil Per Day'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

"If you are eliminating rice, oil, nuts or any food items which give you good nutrients, it becomes very difficult to manage the other nutrients which were supposed to come from that food item," explains Dr Rajeshwari Panda.

Recipe: Nandita's No-Fry Sabudana Vadas

Recipe: Nandita's No-Fry Sabudana Vadas

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The very thought of certain deep-fried snacks gets your digestive juices going. Why not make them healthier?

Diwali snacks: How to make Shankarpali, Chivda and Chakli

Diwali snacks: How to make Shankarpali, Chivda and Chakli

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Kumudini Shetty tells you how to dish up some traditional savouries.

Party Recipe: Ganesh's Maple Chicken Poppers

Party Recipe: Ganesh's Maple Chicken Poppers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Crispy, sweet chicken snacks for the new year countdown.

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.

Recipe: Shristi's Odia Kurujathaka Khaja

Recipe: Shristi's Odia Kurujathaka Khaja

Rediff.com5 May 2025

These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the mahaprasad offered at the Jagannath temple in Odisha.

Recipe: Bethica's Poha Vada

Recipe: Bethica's Poha Vada

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.

Monsoon Recipe: Corn Cheese Balls

Monsoon Recipe: Corn Cheese Balls

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

These deep-fried Corn Cheese Balls can be made from scratch in less than 40 minutes.

Snack Recipes: French Fries Three Ways

Snack Recipes: French Fries Three Ways

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

There are several more innovative ways to eat fries.

Diwali snacks: Super-tasty savoury recipes

Diwali snacks: Super-tasty savoury recipes

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Rediff reader Charu shares these quick and easy snacks recipes to enjoy this Diwali!

Vietnam: A Wonderful Place For A Holiday

Vietnam: A Wonderful Place For A Holiday

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Whether it's navigating the labyrinthine Cu Chi Tunnels, boating on the Mekong, marveling at ancient Champa temples, or the Mekong Bay, Vietnam promises a journey like no other.

Recipe: Mayur's Mixed Dal Vadas

Recipe: Mayur's Mixed Dal Vadas

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

These hot and crispy vadas are perfect with hot chai.

Recipe: Falhari Bondas

Recipe: Falhari Bondas

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Make fasting a delicious affair with this falhari version of bonda.

Recipe: Paneer Pakoda And Mirchi Pakoda

Recipe: Paneer Pakoda And Mirchi Pakoda

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Gear up for a rainy day with two varieties of pakodas.

Phuchka, Kathi Roll: Vote for your favourite street food from Kolkata

Phuchka, Kathi Roll: Vote for your favourite street food from Kolkata

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Take the poll given below!

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Make your Diwali lovelier with this flaky, sugary traditional snack.

The Mahim Ka Mela Feast

The Mahim Ka Mela Feast

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

You can tuck into everything from spicy chaats to flavourful snacks to kebabs and, of course, desserts!

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!

Monsoon recipes: 5 scrumptious snacks

Monsoon recipes: 5 scrumptious snacks

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Rediff reader Reshma Aslam shares five finger-licking recipes that you will simply love.

What to AVOID during Navratri

What to AVOID during Navratri

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Choose home-cooked snacks prepared with minimal oil and sugar for sweetness. Avoid snacks prepared in ghee, butter or saturated oils, says Dr Harshal Ekatpure.

Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls

Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

A unique snack recipe for masala potato-stuffed cabbage rolls.

Recipe: Crispy Spicy Potato Sticks

Recipe: Crispy Spicy Potato Sticks

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

This deep-fried potato recipe will sort out your monsoon cravings.

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Should you buy an air fryer. Is it for you? What can you make with it?

10 Diet Changes For A Healthy 2024

10 Diet Changes For A Healthy 2024

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Are you looking to transform your health game? Dr Chetan Savaliya, director, Satvam Nutrition, has some tips for you.

Recipe: Bhavnagri Chilly Chaat

Recipe: Bhavnagri Chilly Chaat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

This dish packs a punch flavour-wise.

Recipe: Jaggery Gulgule

Recipe: Jaggery Gulgule

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Made in several parts of India, Gulgule is a deep-fried sweet usually enjoyed on its own.

Raksha Bandhan Recipe: Dahi Vadas

Raksha Bandhan Recipe: Dahi Vadas

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Dig into soft Chef Saby's soft Dahi Vadas for Raksha Bandhan.

Recipe: Crispy Paneer Bread Pakora

Recipe: Crispy Paneer Bread Pakora

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

A tea-time snack you can't refuse!

Rainy Day Recipes: Pyaz Ki Kachoris, Mirchi Vadas

Rainy Day Recipes: Pyaz Ki Kachoris, Mirchi Vadas

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Move over pakodas! It's time to make way for these monsoon snacks.

Recipe: Karnataka's Channa Dal Vada

Recipe: Karnataka's Channa Dal Vada

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

These crispy masala vadas are called Chattambade in Karnataka.

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.

SEE: How to make Batata Vada

SEE: How to make Batata Vada

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Hitesh Harisinghani shows you how to make the perfect Mumbai snack.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

'Christmas Is A Celebration Of Pure Life'

'Christmas Is A Celebration Of Pure Life'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

'If we can't celebrate life itself, it is not a festival anymore, but one's ignorance of what's happening around us.'