Not only primary vegetables, but also additives like garlic, ginger and chilly have recorded a sharp increase in prices
'The main meal consisted of one soup, a salad, 2 or 3 vegetarian dishes (including at least 1 green vegetable), a variety of rice, freshly prepared Rotis or Phulkas, Dal, and yogurt.'
MasterChef Australia contestant Sarah Todd's overnight Goan Pork vindaloo is perfect for an indulgent weekend meal.
Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.
Reshma Aslam tells us how to give a twist to the traditional poha.
A simple and quick recipe to satisfy your Chinese food cravings.
Always a winner, BBQ fare can be served with lime wedges and a side of green salad or Indian breads.
A simple Estonian soup that's much tastier than you imagine.
Usher in the Parsi New Year with delicious dishes, says Mini Ribeiro.
They taste great with a simple meal of steamed rice and dal. Or as a snack with a chilly or mustardy sauce or green chutney.
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In the second part of a series, we bring you recipes from chef Vikas Khanna's latest book.
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Four recipes that fit perfectly with the Christmas spirit.
It is time to impress your guests with these delicious recipes.
Indulge in scrumptious mutton delicacies from Reshma Aslam's kitchen diary.
If you need some unusual bites for your Halloween menu, Chef Gunjit Singh Chawla has got you covered.
These savoury kachoris are perfect for rainy days.
Rediff reader Shailja Gonsalves sent us this nutritious chaat recipe. Do you have a healthy recipe to share? Email it to us!
A spectacular pasta dish ideal for a Friday night in.
The inventive topping makes this simple vegetable sandwich a winning recipe.
She just revealed her love for this veggie on Twitter.
Here's an Indo-Italian treat: Spicy Prawn Spaghetti with South Indian flavours.
Find comfort in this quick and yum poha and mung dal khichdi.
This Valentine's Day, celebrate love with an exotic meal at home, says celebrity chef Rakhee Vaswani.
This hearty soup is perfect for a chilly winter night.
Add a dash of flavour to your Holi celebrations with a special laal maas recipe.
Celebrity chef Saransh Goila tells you how to treat your sweetheart.
Satisfy your food cravings with these unique stir-fried recipes.
These khichdi recipes make for a comforting meal especially when you are craving for home-cooked food.
Sarah Todd's bhel puri was a treat for the MasterChef judges's taste buds.
Navratri is the time for music, folk dance and upwas food.
Featuring mushrooms, onions, capsicum and tomatoes, this curry is a powerhouse of flavour.
Fried eggplants cooked in a splendid thick curry.
Sumit Bhosle sent us these pictures of fruits from his farm in Sawantwadi.
Made from scratch, this vegetarian pizza is super quick to put together.