Bottle gourd is far more tasty than you realise especially when had in steamed dumplings along with Dahi Kadhi.
Instead of serving the mince and bread separately, Shumaila Chauhan gives the dish a makeover and serves the kheema inside the pav.
'Kosha' translates to bhuna or slow cooking and 'mangsho' means mutton.
Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.
Move over pakodas! It's time to make way for these monsoon snacks.
A recipe that works well for weekends and special occasions.
A Mangalorean dish, Prawns Sukka can be had as a starter or served with Neer Dosa and chapatti for main course.
August 15 needs a colourful menu. We have tiranga options galore, served up just for you.
A special, handed-down-through-the-generations recipe of Yakhni Pulao.
There are several more innovative ways to eat fries.
Bookmark this recipe to add to your Christmas menu. When you bite into the chops Jenny D'Souza promises you will experience 'heaven on earth'.
These luscious mushrooms swimming in a silky butter garlic sauce are great as a side dish/nice appetizer/ afternoon snack.
A parval or pointed gourd dish that's tangy and mustardy.
This homemade wrap has the perfect balance of falafel, mixed green salad and Tahini sauce.
Always a winner, BBQ fare can be served with lime wedges and a side of green salad or Indian breads.
The other half of the name, benne dosa literally means butter dosa in Kannada.
The love-affair between kappa and meen gets a fresh twist.
Sutta Kathirikkai goes well with idli, dosa, chapattis and even rice.
Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.
This Mexican breakfast is bursting with textures and flavours.
Crispy wedges of nutty-tasting purple yam or kand make for a great snack break.
Raw Jackfruit Curry, also called Ahuna Kathal, is a specialty in Champaran, Bihar.
Make this dish really special by serving it with sweet or fiery mango pickle and rice or pulav.
Make your tea-time extra special with these crispy snack recipes.
A flavourful, very simple Maharashtrian meal that's easy to make.
Get ready to rustle up a banquet for your sibling on Raksha Bandhan.
This deep-fried potato recipe will sort out your monsoon cravings.
A rainy day recipe to keep you warm and cosy.
Edamame is high in protein, magnesium, folate and is a good source of fibre.
Embrace balmy summer days with these refreshing drinks.
A delightful way to begin your Eid celebration.
Surprise, surprise, your kids, who were no karela fans earlier, will love this recipe.
A healthy meal for either breakfast or lunch or sometime in between.
Why settle for the ordinary, when you can try out something traditional on Makar Sankranti?
You would be surprised how wonderful homemade Pav Bhaji tastes and you can monitor the salt and butter.
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