News for 'hot oil'

Haryana Inmate Assaults Prisoner with Hot Oil, Injuring Eye

Haryana Inmate Assaults Prisoner with Hot Oil, Injuring Eye

Rediff.com2 days ago

An inmate in Neemka jail, Haryana, threw hot oil on another prisoner, causing severe burns and eye damage. The incident follows a recent murder in the same jail, raising concerns about security.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Homestyle Prawn Curry

Recipe: Chef Varun's Homestyle Prawn Curry

Rediff.com2 days ago

Chef Varun Inamdar incorporates millets in a coastal Homestyle Prawn Curry.

Recipe: Crispy Mung Dal Bhajiyas

Recipe: Crispy Mung Dal Bhajiyas

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A legendary Santa Cruz, Mumbai snack stall continues to win hearts with its hot, fresh Vada Pavs and bhajiyas. Here's a look at the story behind Balaji Vada Pav Corner and a step-by-step recipe for their crunchy Mung Dal Bhajiyas.

Gudi Padwa Recipe: Roopa's Zunka

Gudi Padwa Recipe: Roopa's Zunka

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.

Recipe: Chef Nabar's Bisi Bele Bhaat

Recipe: Chef Nabar's Bisi Bele Bhaat

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bisi Bele Bhaat, the traditional Indian one-pot meal that is the Southern answer to Khichdi, combines rice, lentils, vegetables, spices.

Eid Recipe: Chef Golam's Whole Wheat Mutton Khichda

Eid Recipe: Chef Golam's Whole Wheat Mutton Khichda

Rediff.com7 days ago

If there is one dish that captures the soul of slow cooking it has to be Khichda, an Eid special for the Bohri community.

Recipe: Ruchira's Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Recipe: Ruchira's Stuffed Shimla Mirch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Jazz up green bell peppersto make a special accompaniment to your rotis or bhakri or bhaath.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Finger Millet Soup

Recipe: Chef Varun's Finger Millet Soup

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Millets add earthy richness to a soup, especially ragi.

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.

Bihar Recipe: Archana's Alu-Mattar

Bihar Recipe: Archana's Alu-Mattar

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Himachal Recipes: Chicken Mora, Teliya Ma

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

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.

Punjabi Food Like You Have Never Had Before!

Punjabi Food Like You Have Never Had Before!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Yes, Punjabi cuisine is definitely much more than just Dal Makhni and Paneer Butter Masala!

Recipe: Varun's Black Pepper Paneer

Recipe: Varun's Black Pepper Paneer

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Packed with punchy flavours, the chef's burnt garlic and black pepper paneer goes well with a Chinese meal.

Bihari Recipe: Dal ki Dulhan

Bihari Recipe: Dal ki Dulhan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.

The Methi Pithla Kareena And Alia Enjoyed

The Methi Pithla Kareena And Alia Enjoyed

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.

Rajasthan Recipes: Safed Maas, Dhoongar Laal Chicken

Rajasthan Recipes: Safed Maas, Dhoongar Laal Chicken

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.

Recipe: Sunita's Surmai Fish Cutlets

Recipe: Sunita's Surmai Fish Cutlets

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.

Winter Recipe: Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Winter Recipe: Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Nothing uplifts a winter evening like soup.

Recipe: Vidhya's Pahadi Jakhiya Alu

Recipe: Vidhya's Pahadi Jakhiya Alu

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.

Recipe: Sunita's Mangalorean Pumpkin Roti

Recipe: Sunita's Mangalorean Pumpkin Roti

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

A favourite breakfast food or snack with your chai.

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Why London keeps calling... And a recipe.

Wife pours boiling oil on sleeping husband at 3 am

Wife pours boiling oil on sleeping husband at 3 am

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A man in Delhi was critically injured after his wife allegedly poured boiling oil on him while he was sleeping. The incident occurred in their Madangir home, and the victim is currently in the ICU.

Recipes: Coorg Payasam, Bamboo Shoot Fry

Recipes: Coorg Payasam, Bamboo Shoot Fry

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

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.

Winter Recipe: Anita's Mithi Dabal

Winter Recipe: Anita's Mithi Dabal

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The milky bread-based sweet is softened by sugar syrup and garnished with pistachios.

Recipe: Hitesh's Shakshouka

Recipe: Hitesh's Shakshouka

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

North African delicacy in a desi avatar!

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.

Recipe: Roopa's Air-Fried Roast Chicken

Recipe: Roopa's Air-Fried Roast Chicken

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Golden, crispy Air-Fried Roast Chicken is an entree that's show-stopping enough for a special meal, but healthy enough for a weekday dinner.

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!

Recipes: 5 Easy Vegetable Doshas

Recipes: 5 Easy Vegetable Doshas

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.

Recipe: Roopa's Grilled Mustard Fish With Broccoli

Recipe: Roopa's Grilled Mustard Fish With Broccoli

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Mustard-crusted air-fried fish is a refreshing start-the-week entree. Chef Roopa Nabar serves it with lightly-cooked broccoli.

Recipe: Sunita's Suran Cutlets

Recipe: Sunita's Suran Cutlets

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Don't like that unattractive-looking vegetable called suran? Sunita Harisinghani's cutlets will surely make you a fan of this veggie.

Bohri Recipes: White Mutton Curry, Khichada

Bohri Recipes: White Mutton Curry, Khichada

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Adrika Anand delves into the world of Bohri food to learn how to make the mutton-in-porridge Khichada and the nut-based mutton curry.

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Pulmonologist Dr Harish Chafle highlights when and why you must not ignore a common cough.

Christmas Recipes: Pudicherry's Vivikum, Bengal Chicken Curry

Christmas Recipes: Pudicherry's Vivikum, Bengal Chicken Curry

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,

Recipe: Chef Neha's Vegetable Dhansak

Recipe: Chef Neha's Vegetable Dhansak

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Try a delightful meat-free version of this well-loved Parsi dish, that gets its dhamaka from a pungent spice paste.

Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba

Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.

5 Ways To Build The Essential Men's Skincare Routine:

5 Ways To Build The Essential Men's Skincare Routine:

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Everyone's skin is different, varying between dry, oily, normal, sensitive or a mix. Men's skin is quite different from women's and needs its own regimen.

Kashmiri Recipes: Gustaba, Chaman Kaliya

Kashmiri Recipes: Gustaba, Chaman Kaliya

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Kashmiri cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, but also has some flavourful and unique vegetarian dishes.