News for 'masala'

Maa Behen Recipe: Kadaknath Chicken Masala

Maa Behen Recipe: Kadaknath Chicken Masala

Rediff.com7 days ago

With its high iron content, unique black colour, intense flavour profile, Kadaknath chicken is sought after by chefs and gourmands alike.

Easter Recipes: Chicken Bhuna Masala, Mutton Korma

Easter Recipes: Chicken Bhuna Masala, Mutton Korma

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their own way. The reflective period of Lent is followed by joyful, food-rich celebrations with strong community and family bonding.

Odia Recipe: Pratibha's Ambila

Odia Recipe: Pratibha's Ambila

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Ambila is a typical Odia mixed vegetable curry known for its sweet, tangy, delicately-spiced flavor. It's considered a comforting, satvik dish.

Stringent MCOCA To Target Organised Gutka Trade In Maharashtra

Stringent MCOCA To Target Organised Gutka Trade In Maharashtra

Rediff.com5 days ago

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has directed officials to invoke the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against gangs involved in the illegal manufacture and sale of gutka and other banned tobacco products. This move aims to treat such activities as serious organised crimes affecting public health, rather than mere regulatory violations, due to the sophisticated nature of the illegal trade.

Stringent MCOCA To Target Organised Gutka Trade In Maharashtra

Stringent MCOCA To Target Organised Gutka Trade In Maharashtra

Rediff.com5 days ago

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has directed officials to invoke the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against gangs involved in the illegal manufacture and sale of gutka and other banned tobacco products. This move aims to treat such activities as serious organised crimes affecting public health, rather than mere regulatory violations, due to the sophisticated nature of the illegal trade.

Recipe: Chef Bali's Avocado Tempura Chaat

Recipe: Chef Bali's Avocado Tempura Chaat

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Avocado wedges are fried like tempura and given a punchy, chaat-style dressing with yoghurt, chutney and spices.

Avneet Kaur, Bhumi Pednekar Love Being Chatpata!

Avneet Kaur, Bhumi Pednekar Love Being Chatpata!

Rediff.com2 days ago

If 'quiet luxury' was all about keeping things understated, 'chatpata dressing' is its complete opposite.

Recipes: Ek Handi Ka Dal Chawal, Zaali Cutlets

Recipes: Ek Handi Ka Dal Chawal, Zaali Cutlets

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Gujarati Khoja or Ismaili dishes are simple yet deliciously prepared in a unique traditional way.

Thane FDA Seizes Adulterated Food Items Worth Rs 12 Lakh

Thane FDA Seizes Adulterated Food Items Worth Rs 12 Lakh

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized suspicious food items worth almost Rs 12 lakh in Thane district, leading to the arrest of six persons.

Recipe: Sunita's Karela Kismuri

Recipe: Sunita's Karela Kismuri

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Become a bitter gourd fan instantly...

Recipe: Bethica's Banjara Mutton

Recipe: Bethica's Banjara Mutton

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Bethica Das perfects a rustic mutton dish from Rajasthan. Her Banjara Gosht references the Banjara community known for a distinctive style of cooking.

Maharashtra FDA Arrests 33 In Food Adulteration Crackdown

Maharashtra FDA Arrests 33 In Food Adulteration Crackdown

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted raids across the state, arresting 33 individuals and sealing 27 establishments for food adulteration, selling banned gutkha, and unhygienic food production.

Recipe: Roopa's Amritsari Chole

Recipe: Roopa's Amritsari Chole

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Are there many who can pass up a meal of Chole Bhature? Very few right! Chef Roopa Nabar's Amritsari Chole is probably quite different from the recipe you might usually prepare.

Recipe: Manisha's Akkhya Masoor Khichdi

Recipe: Manisha's Akkhya Masoor Khichdi

Rediff.com13 May 2026

This rustic khichdi is the epitome of ghar ka khanna. Whole masoor dal is cooked with rice, spices and coconut milk and served with a generous blob of ghee.

Adulterated Spice Manufacturing Unit Busted In Delhi

Adulterated Spice Manufacturing Unit Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Police busted an adulterated spice manufacturing unit in Old Delhi's Khari Baoli, arresting a man and seizing around 801.88 kg of spurious ground spices and raw material.

Dhanush, Nicholas Cage, Rafa Arrive On OTT

Dhanush, Nicholas Cage, Rafa Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Spiders, spies and sleuths on OTT this week, Sukanya Verma lists your top picks.

Before Obsession, 10 Desi Must Watch Horror Gems

Before Obsession, 10 Desi Must Watch Horror Gems

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

From psychological mind-benders to folklore nightmares and zombie comedies, these 10 Hindi horror films prove Bollywood has produced far more than just things that go bump in the night.

Why Bengal's Annapurna Yojana Form Requires Extensive Details

Why Bengal's Annapurna Yojana Form Requires Extensive Details

Rediff.com28 May 2026

West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul defended the detailed application form for the Annapurna Yojana scheme, stating it ensures benefits reach only Indian citizens. She also announced stringent waste-related penalties and a 'Swachh App' to improve urban cleanliness.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review: David Dhawan Recycles Himself!

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review: David Dhawan Recycles Himself!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai faithfully recreates the chaos, clichs and comic sensibilities of a vintage David Dhawan entertainer, for better and often for worse, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Recipe: Roopa's Paneer Hariyali Tikka

Recipe: Roopa's Paneer Hariyali Tikka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

You don't need an oven or a grill or a sigdi to make yummy tandoor-style paneer at home.

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation

The Maseledar Bollywood Quiz

The Maseledar Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Mohanlal To Mammootty: 15 Malayalam Actors Who Shone in Bollywood

Mohanlal To Mammootty: 15 Malayalam Actors Who Shone in Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

From Mohanlal's commanding act in Company to Dulquer Salmaan's chilling turn in Chup, these Malayalam stars proved they could shine far beyond Mollywood.

Inside GSB Cuisine Queen Komal Prabhu's Kitchen

Inside GSB Cuisine Queen Komal Prabhu's Kitchen

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Discover the inspiring journey of Komal Prabhu, called the Queen of GSB Cuisine, that saw her switch professions -- a Bharata Natyam dancer became a celebrated chef devoted to preserving traditional Gaud Saraswat Brahmin food traditions.

Varun Dhawan Gets Emotional At Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Trailer Launch And Kisses...

Varun Dhawan Gets Emotional At Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Trailer Launch And Kisses...

Rediff.com25 May 2026

'If there is one motto in my family, it is to make people laugh. My father only wants to make people laugh.'

Karwari Recipes: Arati's Tisryachi Ek-Shippi, Ananasache Sasam

Karwari Recipes: Arati's Tisryachi Ek-Shippi, Ananasache Sasam

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

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.

Bihar Recipes: Aloo Bhujia, Mustard Rohu Curry

Bihar Recipes: Aloo Bhujia, Mustard Rohu Curry

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.

Recipe: Hitesh's Dhaba-Style Chicken

Recipe: Hitesh's Dhaba-Style Chicken

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The perfect Sunday recipe. Note: It's cooked in mustard oil.

Bengali Recipes: Kolkata Mutton Biryani, Jackfruit Kofta

Bengali Recipes: Kolkata Mutton Biryani, Jackfruit Kofta

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.

ED issues FEMA notice to Kerala CM in Masala Bond case

ED issues FEMA notice to Kerala CM in Masala Bond case

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a Rs 466-crore FEMA show cause notice to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, former finance minister Thomas Issac, and the CM's chief principal secretary K M Abraham in the KIIFB Masala Bond case.

It's Action! Action! Action! On OTT This Week

It's Action! Action! Action! On OTT This Week

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Pump up the adrenalin in an action packed OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your options.

'If Ashaji Cooked For You, It Meant She Liked You'

'If Ashaji Cooked For You, It Meant She Liked You'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

'My conversations during the meal would be peppered with her priceless anecdotes on Lata Didi and the rest of the singing legends.' 'And she would sing her songs whenever I asked her to.' 'I came away from every meal at her place a richer man.'

Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha Review: Dreadfully Dull

Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha Review: Dreadfully Dull

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha keeps promising something exciting, emotional, thrilling, only to rob us off of that experience of masala entertainer it teases, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Govt plans to levy excise duty on tobacco, cess on pan masala

Govt plans to levy excise duty on tobacco, cess on pan masala

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha to levy excise duty on tobacco and tobacco products, and a new cess on manufacturing of pan masala, which will replace the GST compensation cess on such sin goods.

5 Recipes Where A Banana Leaf Creates Magic

5 Recipes Where A Banana Leaf Creates Magic

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too

Govt exceeds FY26 indirect tax collection estimates of Rs 15.52 lakh cr

Govt exceeds FY26 indirect tax collection estimates of Rs 15.52 lakh cr

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Indian government has marginally exceeded its indirect tax collection target for fiscal year 2025-26, with strong performances in customs, excise, and GST revenues.

Akshay Kumar's 10 Best Comic Acts

Akshay Kumar's 10 Best Comic Acts

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Mr Funnybones is ready to bring the house down yet again in Bhooth Bangla by Priyadarshan, his director of several superhit laugh raisers.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Homestyle Prawn Curry

Recipe: Chef Varun's Homestyle Prawn Curry

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

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

Deepti suicide: Pan masala baron's family harassed daughter, alleges Mother

Deepti suicide: Pan masala baron's family harassed daughter, alleges Mother

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

The mother of Deepti Chaurasia, who allegedly died by suicide, has accused her husband and in-laws of harassment and domestic violence, demanding a thorough investigation.

Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's Movies, RANKED

Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's Movies, RANKED

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

As we await the much-anticipated reunion of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar in Bhooth Bangla, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at their six memorable collaborations, ranking them by how consistently they deliver on entertainment.