Spicy, crunchy, this nutty snack complements both the rainy season and the ongoing sporting carnivals.
Thekua, a very representative sweet snack of Bihar and Jharkhand, Nepal too, recently gained special attention after it was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a gift to Richard Rai, speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, when he visited India.
At sunset, in Vashi, New Bombay, a modest roadside stall, near the entrance of General Arun Kumar Vaidya Kala Kendra, quietly draws a steady stream of endless customers -- office-goers, students, families and regulars.
Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Chaats are among India's most loved street food. The reason is simple: They represent the entire spectrum of much-loved Indian flavours and textures in a single bite -- spicy, tangy, chatpata, khara, meetha. That's what keeps people coming back for more.
Monsoon is the breeding season for fish and shellfish, making them more susceptible to contamination, warns Zamurrud Patel, chief dietitian, Gleneagles Hospital. Instead, include freshly cooked chicken, eggs or pulses in your meals to meet your daily protein requirements.
On World Hypertension Day, Dr Anup Taksande, clinical director-cardiology and cardiac interventions at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, explains why you must think twice before reaching out for that pack of chips, sugar-free cereals or instant noodles.
TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.
Meat lovers all over India look forward to the holy month of Ramzan. It is the period when Indian meat traditions are celebrated.
The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.
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.
A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!
The very thought of certain deep-fried snacks gets your digestive juices going. Why not make them healthier?
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.
Why can't tikkis be made with millets and makhana?
Kumudini Shetty tells you how to dish up some traditional savouries.
Follow these simple, foolproof strategies to keep your calories and health under check.
"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.
These deep-fried Corn Cheese Balls can be made from scratch in less than 40 minutes.
Crispy, sweet chicken snacks for the new year countdown.
Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.
Rediff reader Charu shares these quick and easy snacks recipes to enjoy this Diwali!
There are several more innovative ways to eat fries.
Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.
These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the mahaprasad offered at the Jagannath temple in Odisha.
These hot and crispy vadas are perfect with hot chai.
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Make fasting a delicious affair with this falhari version of bonda.
Rediff reader Reshma Aslam shares five finger-licking recipes that you will simply love.
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.
Gear up for a rainy day with two varieties of pakodas.
Make your Diwali lovelier with this flaky, sugary traditional snack.
You can tuck into everything from spicy chaats to flavourful snacks to kebabs and, of course, desserts!
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.
Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!
A unique snack recipe for masala potato-stuffed cabbage rolls.
This deep-fried potato recipe will sort out your monsoon cravings.
Made in several parts of India, Gulgule is a deep-fried sweet usually enjoyed on its own.
Dig into soft Chef Saby's soft Dahi Vadas for Raksha Bandhan.
