A crisp, golden filo traybake which is layered with fragrant ginger-spiced butter and mincemeat and finished with crunchy walnuts.
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.
Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
Rediff reader Baishali Ghosh tells us how to make Indian rice pudding with date palm jaggery.
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.
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.
In a countdown to Navratri, Durga Puja and Diwali, help us celebrate with some mouth-watering traditional recipes!
Maamouls are classic Middle Eastern cookies that have a festive appeal even before you take a bite.
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.
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
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.
Rediff reader Neha Pitti from Mumbai shared this recipe.
It is easy to make, crunchy to eat and requires no cooking.
Have you tried this interesting kheer made from flattened rice, milk and nuts?
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.
Chef Roopa Nabar comes up with a recipe for the holiday season, that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
The season of festivities and celebrations is almost upon us, so help us celebrate it better with some mouth-watering traditional recipes!
India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
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.
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
We recently invited you, our readers, to share those lip smacking festive recipes with us. Share yours too!
Step into the world of wholesome eating and try these delicious ragi recipes, where ancient grains meet modern flavours.
Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.
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!
Indrani Roy shares 4 traditional Bengali preparations for the festive season. You can share yours too!
Halwa, a timeless Indian sweet that came to us from the Silk Route, is cherished for its richness.
Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.
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.
In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?
We invited readers to share their festive recipes with us. Here is the first set of responses.
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
This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.
The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.
Rediff reader Kitava Tanwar shows us how to prepare a crispy snack for the festive season.
Here are some festive recipes to delight your loved ones this Makar Sankranti.
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