Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their own way. The reflective period of Lent is followed by joyful, food-rich celebrations with strong community and family bonding.
Jain food is light on the stomach and uses no potatoes, onions or garlic. Try these green banana specials. And a mango custard.
'My preparation for Shorshe Pomfret is a version of a traditional Bengali-style fish in mustard gravy. I used a medium-large pomfret and made a thin gravy out of it. It is best relished with hot steamed rice.'
Santula is a wholesome Odia vegetable dish, known for its subtle flavours. Unlike heavily-spiced curries, Santula relies on the natural taste of fresh vegetables enhanced only by minimal spices.
Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.
Karwar, a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is known for its many culinary traditions, reflecting the numerous communities that make this region their home.
Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation
A celebration of Eid isn't over till the last morsel of that special, home-cooked Mutton Biryani has been had.
Ghanta Tarkari is a classic Odia dish prepared using a mix of seasonal vegetables, often cooked in large batches and shared with family and neighbours.
Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.
Chef Varun Inamdar creates tasty little baby vegetable cakes or galettes from ragi or finger millets.
In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind
Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.
Bisi Bele Bhaat, the traditional Indian one-pot meal that is the Southern answer to Khichdi, combines rice, lentils, vegetables, spices.
The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.
If there is one dish that captures the soul of slow cooking it has to be Khichda, an Eid special for the Bohri community.
Some recipes are learned. Some are inherited. And some, like my mother's Methi Lot Waalu Shaak, are lived.
Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.
Yes, Punjabi cuisine is definitely much more than just Dal Makhni and Paneer Butter Masala!
Bethica Das experiments with cranberries to make an enticing kind of Tamarind Rice.
A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!
A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.
A favourite breakfast food or snack with your chai.
A 17-year-old student died after allegedly being physically assaulted by a group of juveniles in east Delhi's Trilokpuri area. Six juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the case.
Don't like that unattractive-looking vegetable called suran? Sunita Harisinghani's cutlets will surely make you a fan of this veggie.
Try this elegant adaptation of a traditional creamy Italian pasta.
Try a delightful meat-free version of this well-loved Parsi dish, that gets its dhamaka from a pungent spice paste.
An unusual preparation, this recipe can be made with homemade paneer and yoghurt.
A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.
Let's venture to deeper Tamil Nadu and sample two dishes that showcase the famous Chettinad cuisine -- a chicken curry and a rice pudding.
A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.
Why can't tikkis be made with millets and makhana?
Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
The biryani, happily, was the very definition of simple. light-textured, with a subtle tomato-ey twang, it reminded me a lot of a North Indian pulao. The flavour whack came from the sweet-sour Khatta Baingan simmered in a gravy of tamarind, jaggery, fried mustard seeds, and spices, served with it.
Adrika Anand delves into the world of Bohri food to learn how to make the mutton-in-porridge Khichada and the nut-based mutton curry.
Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.
