News for 'family recipes'

Recipe: Stir-Fried Garlic Bok Choy

Recipe: Stir-Fried Garlic Bok Choy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

If you have not sampled these Chinese greens before, today's the day to do it.

Recipe: Jayanti's Lauki Chana Dal

Recipe: Jayanti's Lauki Chana Dal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A dish is meant for those who would like something light, healthy that goes well with parathas or rotis.

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

Recipe: Khare Shankarpalis

Recipe: Khare Shankarpalis

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Going down Diwali memory lane.

Recipe: Chef Ajay Chopra's Berry Pulao

Recipe: Chef Ajay Chopra's Berry Pulao

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

A sumptuous pulao waiting to be made.

Anjali Ponnanna's Pandi Meat Curry

Anjali Ponnanna's Pandi Meat Curry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Coorg is famous for its pork curry and Anjali Ponnanna is famous for her scrumptious take on it.

90-hour workweek: What ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri says

90-hour workweek: What ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri says

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Weighing in on the 90-hour workweek controversy, ITC Ltd chairman Sanjiv Puri said that it is more important for the workers to be aligned to the grander vision of the company rather than the number of hours put in. Giving an analogy of many workers building a castle, he said, "If you ask a mason what he is doing, he might say he is laying a brick, another might say he is building a wall but some might say he is building a castle.

Recipe: Fiery Mirchi Ka Salan

Recipe: Fiery Mirchi Ka Salan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

If you have never tasted Hyderbadi Mirchi Ka Salan you have missed something in life.

Ganesh Chaturthi Special Recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi Special Recipes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Show-stopping desserts to impress guests on Ganeshotsav.

Monsoon Recipe: Mayur's Dal Dodka Bhaji

Monsoon Recipe: Mayur's Dal Dodka Bhaji

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

A stir-fried preparation with gourd and Bengal gram.

Survey not in favour of over 60-hr work week

Survey not in favour of over 60-hr work week

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Amid a debate over 70-90-hour work week, the pre-Budget Economic Survey on Friday cited studies to state that spending over 60 hours a week on work could have adverse health effects. The survey noted that spending long hours at one's desk is detrimental to mental well-being and individuals who spend 12 or more hours (per day) at a desk have distressed or struggling levels of mental well-being.

Reader Invite: Share Your Diwali Pix

Reader Invite: Share Your Diwali Pix

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

How are you celebrating the Festival of Lights? Send us your reels/photographs/videos and we'll publish them right here on Rediff.com. Mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (My Diwali celebration) along with your name and where you stay.

Recipe: Simple, Delicious Sai Bhaji

Recipe: Simple, Delicious Sai Bhaji

Rediff.com11 May 2022

It's hard to believe that something as nutritious as Sai Bhaji can taste so good.

Laxmi's Tomato Saar: Mangalorean Comfort Food

Laxmi's Tomato Saar: Mangalorean Comfort Food

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

This simple yet flavourful dish is a breeze to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and minimal effort.

Recipe: Quick Chicken Kebabs

Recipe: Quick Chicken Kebabs

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

You can substitute the chicken with paneer for a vegetarian kebab.

Recipe: Neera's Yakhni Pulao

Recipe: Neera's Yakhni Pulao

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

A special, handed-down-through-the-generations recipe of Yakhni Pulao.

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

A simple Estonian soup that's much tastier than you imagine.

Breakfast Recipe: Shonu's Egg Fajitas

Breakfast Recipe: Shonu's Egg Fajitas

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

These breakfast fajitas can be made with chicken too instead of egg. For a vegan or Jain version use 250 gm tofu crumbled instead of egg.

Recipe: Sarada's Methi Theplas

Recipe: Sarada's Methi Theplas

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Delight family you might visiting abroad with a gift of homemade theplas.

Recipe: Nadiya's Paneer And Cheese Spring Rolls

Recipe: Nadiya's Paneer And Cheese Spring Rolls

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Need some appetiser inspiration? It's speedy but crowd-pleasing as well.

X'mas Recipes: Vanilla Cupcakes, Gingerbread Cookies

X'mas Recipes: Vanilla Cupcakes, Gingerbread Cookies

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Nothing adds more festivity to a Christmas spread than gingerbread men or shapes and Xmasy cupcakes.

Christmas recipe: How to make Madras Mutton Curry

Christmas recipe: How to make Madras Mutton Curry

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Presenting a traditional recipe from the state of Tamil Nadu.

Share your Diwali recipes

Share your Diwali recipes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Sweet or savoury, send us a recipe that's sure to lift people's spirits this Diwali.

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

In Indranee Ghosh's latest book you will discover some untold secrets about the hill station in the north east of India.

Recipe: Bethica's Lobongo Lotikas

Recipe: Bethica's Lobongo Lotikas

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

A sweetened khoya-filled flaky pastry, folded into a square envelope and sealed with a clove. Then the little pocket is deep-fried in ghee and steeped in a saffron-infused sugar syrup.

Christmas Recipe: Spiced Apple and Walnut Cookies

Christmas Recipe: Spiced Apple and Walnut Cookies

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

These cookies are great for dunking in a warm glass of milk.

Recipe: Nordstrom Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato Sauce

Recipe: Nordstrom Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato Sauce

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Buttered fine capellini with a simply-cooked tomato sauce is a satisfying meal.

Send us your favourite Christmas recipes

Send us your favourite Christmas recipes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Have a special dish that you have been cooking every Christmas?

'Aise Toh Hona Hi Hai'

'Aise Toh Hona Hi Hai'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'When they took my name, I went numb.' 'Before I went on stage, my dress got caught in my shoe!' 'I said, stay calm.' 'Then I started walking and was like, okay, now think of what you're going to say, quickly!'

Recipe: Aloo Halwa Modak

Recipe: Aloo Halwa Modak

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Try this extraordinary version of the Ukadiche Modak.

Recipe: Taruna's Bakery-Style Karachi Biscuits

Recipe: Taruna's Bakery-Style Karachi Biscuits

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Flavoured with rose essence and cardamom powder, studded with fruit and nuts, these biscuits are delicious.

Ala Re Ala, Ganpati Bappa Ala!

Ala Re Ala, Ganpati Bappa Ala!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Devotees bring Lord Ganesha home.

Recipe: Bareda Ireta Gatti Or Steamed Rice Pancake

Recipe: Bareda Ireta Gatti Or Steamed Rice Pancake

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

This interesting Mangalorean dish can be eaten with coconut chutney, Fish Gassi or Chicken Gassi.

'We Have Begged For Justice'

'We Have Begged For Justice'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Justice may or may not happen, but who are those people who did this to her?' 'If the hospital authorities had helped us that day, or the police, then the real culprits would have been caught.' 'Getting justice for my daughter is my goal now and I want the CM to remember that.'

Recipes: Mung Dal Halwa, Kashmiri Arhar Dal

Recipes: Mung Dal Halwa, Kashmiri Arhar Dal

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Two wonderful recipes from Pratibha Karan's The Book Of Dals.

37 WONDERFUL Recipes For The Holidays

37 WONDERFUL Recipes For The Holidays

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The ultimate guide to the best festive spread ever!

Recipe: Maharashtrian Amboli

Recipe: Maharashtrian Amboli

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Amboli is a quintessential Malvani dish prepared with rice and mixed dal batter, soaked and grounded, then left to ferment overnight.

Recipe: Goan Mutton Xacutti

Recipe: Goan Mutton Xacutti

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The pungent masala of the Mutton Xacutti can be used to make a mixed vegetable dish too.

Recipe: Nadiya's Ragda Pattice

Recipe: Nadiya's Ragda Pattice

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Treat yourself to Mumbai's favourite street food with a simple homemade recipe by Nadiya Sarguroh.

Recipes: Chicken Curry, Pamban Fish Curry

Recipes: Chicken Curry, Pamban Fish Curry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Two South Indian recipes to be served with rice.