The other half of the name, benne dosa literally means butter dosa in Kannada.
Sangita Agrawal's paneer bhurji is a quick-fix dinner with hot rotis.
Can a Mallu Christmas celebration ever be complete without mutton stew and appam for breakfast?
This wonderful-tasting gluten-free dosa is made with samo rice and sabudana.
It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.
A flavourful, very simple Maharashtrian meal that's easy to make.
Bottle gourd is far more tasty than you realise especially when had in steamed dumplings along with Dahi Kadhi.
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You can substitute the chicken with paneer for a vegetarian kebab.
Wrapped in banana leaves, this fish is usually fried in coconut oil and gains a heavenly aroma and taste.
Any vegetable, when stuffed in a wheat covering and fried crisp with ghee and served with a dab of white butter, becomes fit for a king's banquet.
If you are fasting, you must steer clear of processed and packaged foods as they often contain additives, preservatives and excessive salt or sugar which can disrupt the purity and purpose of your diet, says dietician Ruchi Rai.
Eat healthy with these nutritious laddoos.
A traditional recipe from Gujarat, this savoury cake makes a great breakfast or an addition to a light dinner.
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Crunchy cabbage, yoghurt-based makes Mor Kuzhambu served with ghe rice, fried fish and rice papad makes for a satisfying dinner.
Cosy up with a warm bowl of pumpkin soup as you enjoy Christmas carols or the winter chill.
The lemon is marinated for six months in a jar with sea salt.
Panta Bhaat, which is eaten every morning for breakfast, seems to be taking over the world!
'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'
A fine alu curry for any mood or meal.
Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.
Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.
You would be surprised how wonderful homemade Pav Bhaji tastes and you can monitor the salt and butter.
A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.
Warm, comforting, yum. Dig into these winter recipes.
Soup up this north Indian household staple with a chatpata ingredient.
The perfect roast chicken for a gourmet weekend.
Two favourites from the celebrity chef's kitchen.
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It's time you added this dish to your favourite dim sum list.
This spicy fried fry served with crunchy curry leaves and sliced lemon is a crowd-pleaser.
A creamy raita made with grated bottle gourd, hung curd and spices.
This rare dish derives its name from 'vetrilai', the Tamil word for betel leaf.
Bhutte Ka Kees or stir-fried grated corn is a healthy, fast snack for tiffins, for after school or after work.
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MasterChef Australia contestant Sarah Todd's overnight Goan Pork vindaloo is perfect for an indulgent weekend meal.
Looking for ways to make your leafy vegetables sing? This recipe is for you.
When you heart would like to throw health to the winds and craves for bite-sized treats that are packed with in unhealthy calories.
