Cook up a Raksha Bandhan meal for your sis. Head into the kitchen and surprise her with a meal that will make her real khush.
Two Kerala recipes to add to your Onam repast
A crisp, golden filo traybake which is layered with fragrant ginger-spiced butter and mincemeat and finished with crunchy walnuts.
Divya Nair shares her Amuma's recipe of payasam made using broken wheat, a healthy twist to the traditional ada pradhaman.
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.
Rediff reader Baishali Ghosh tells us how to make Indian rice pudding with date palm jaggery.
Kala Chana Guguni is a Bihar staple. It surfaces at family gatherings or festive celebrations. And is usually whipped up when guests come visiting and homes are filled with laughter and stories.
In a countdown to Navratri, Durga Puja and Diwali, help us celebrate with some mouth-watering traditional recipes!
One of Odisha's oldest and most cherished sweets is Arisa Pitha.
Rediff reader Neha Pitti from Mumbai shared this recipe.
It is easy to make, crunchy to eat and requires no cooking.
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.
Have you tried this interesting kheer made from flattened rice, milk and nuts?
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.
The season of festivities and celebrations is almost upon us, so help us celebrate it better with some mouth-watering traditional recipes!
Ambila is a typical Odia mixed vegetable curry known for its sweet, tangy, delicately-spiced flavor. It's considered a comforting, satvik dish.
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.
The delicious sweet made from rava and coconut is an absolute delight.
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.
The lip-smacking dessert isn't very difficult to make says Rediff reader Swayampurna Mishra.
We recently invited you, our readers, to share those lip smacking festive recipes with us. Share yours too!
As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, hotels and restaurants across Delhi and other states are rolling out a diverse array of special offerings. These include themed culinary festivals showcasing regional Indian cuisines, fusion menus, live music performances, and attractive discounts. From royal Wazwan feasts to contemporary global blends and staycation packages, establishments are providing unique experiences for patrons to commemorate the occasion over the long weekend.
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!
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.
Indrani Roy shares 4 traditional Bengali preparations for the festive season. You can share yours too!
From childhood playmates to train companions and mommies who become your friends, every phase of life introduces us to a new kind of friendship, says Divya Nair.
Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.
Hanuman Janmotsav marks Lord Hanuman's birthday. Treat him to laddus, fruit and more.
A sweet pulao is a yum way to bring in Baisakhi.
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.
Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too
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
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
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.
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.
'Ultimately, everything has to be shared. That's why you have that talent. To share it. Unless you share, it won't continue.'
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.
