A crisp, golden filo traybake which is layered with fragrant ginger-spiced butter and mincemeat and finished with crunchy walnuts.
Long before it became fashionable as a plant-based substitute, Indians had transformed the humble green banana into an astonishing range of dishes. One of the most adaptable ingredients in your kitchen, it is also nutritious and affordable.
Rediff reader Baishali Ghosh tells us how to make Indian rice pudding with date palm jaggery.
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.
Ambila is a typical Odia mixed vegetable curry known for its sweet, tangy, delicately-spiced flavor. It's considered a comforting, satvik dish.
Kanika is a fragrant, mildly sweet rice dish from Odisha, traditionally prepared as an offering or bhog to Jagannath Temple. It is especially popular during festivals, weddings and special occasions, and is often served alongside dal, vegetable curries and khatta.
In a countdown to Navratri, Durga Puja and Diwali, help us celebrate with some mouth-watering traditional recipes!
Rediff reader Neha Pitti from Mumbai shared this recipe.
It is easy to make, crunchy to eat and requires no cooking.
Eid al-Adha, popularly known as Bakri Eid, the second biggest festival for Muslims, commemorates the readiness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to honour God's command so Muslims sacrifice a goat, exchange greetings, offer prayers, feast.
Have you tried this interesting kheer made from flattened rice, milk and nuts?
This Thursday, March 19 begins the Maharashtrian new year. Gudi Padwa is brought in with traditional rituals that revolve around a new kalash. There is rangoli too. And flowers. An a spectacular array of food.
The season of festivities and celebrations is almost upon us, so help us celebrate it better with some mouth-watering traditional recipes!
A sweet pulao is a yum way to bring in Baisakhi.
Hanuman Janmotsav marks Lord Hanuman's birthday. Treat him to laddus, fruit and more.
Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.
Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too
The delicious sweet made from rava and coconut is an absolute delight.
The lip-smacking dessert isn't very difficult to make says Rediff reader Swayampurna Mishra.
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.
We recently invited you, our readers, to share those lip smacking festive recipes with us. Share yours too!
We invited readers to share some of their favourite festive recipes with us. Here's how to prepare Orange Cheesecake with Candied Kumquats, Chocolate Ricotta Tart with Pine Nuts and more!
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.
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
Indrani Roy shares 4 traditional Bengali preparations for the festive season. You can share yours too!
We invited readers to share some of their favourite festive recipes with us. Here's how to prepare Roast Chicken with Barbecue Sauce and Garlic Cheese Dip.
We invited readers to share some of their favourite festive recipes with us. Here's how to prepare Apple Pie and Oat Cookies.
We invited readers to share their festive recipes with us. Here is the first set of responses.
From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.
From traditional Bengali sweets like chom chom and rose petal sandesh to snacks like dahi puri and fruit raita, here are some Navratri recipes you can try at home
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
Maamouls are classic Middle Eastern cookies that have a festive appeal even before you take a bite.
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.
Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.
Chef Roopa Nabar comes up with a recipe for the holiday season, that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
Step into the world of wholesome eating and try these delicious ragi recipes, where ancient grains meet modern flavours.
From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite
Rediff reader Kitava Tanwar shows us how to prepare a crispy snack for the festive season.
Kodava food or cooking from Kodagu/Coorg in Karnataka is unique for reflecting its forest ecology, martial culture and agriculture, starkly different from the typical rice-and-coconut heavy coastal cuisines of South India.
