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.
Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.
Nothing spells summer like a big, generous platter of aamras puri.
Now that the coconut has won its title back as a tree, you may want to try out some coconut recipes.
The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,
Lift up your mood with a warm cup of red chilly hot chocolate.
The dairy major is transforming into a full-fledged F&B and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) player, reports Vinay Umarji.
Gather your friends at home and cook up yum pasta as you celebrate Friendship Day.
A healthy, low-calorie falooda recipe for you!
These recipes are simple and inspired with Thai flavours.
A hearty filling vegetable soup made with simple ingredients.
You can't go wrong with this recipe for a winter favourite.
The best summer foods of India
Reshma Aslam is sharing recipes from her kitchen diary.
Don't like your golgappas savoury? Try this sweet version!
Lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity and a stressful daily schedule stemming from demanding career paths to juggling multiple hats on the personal front are some factors that increase health challenges, especially in young Indians, notes dietician Sheryl Salis.
Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.
Deepa Mehrotra's Diwalis in her hometown of Sitapur were full of rang.
'It is in the form of the nava shaktis that Durga or Adi Shakti lives inside everyone.'
No better way to end an elaborate Onam Sadya than with a bowl or two of payasam.
Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.
The ultimate guide to the best festive spread ever!
These cookies are great for dunking in a warm glass of milk.
How can you improve the flavour of a sweet as divine as sandesh?
Dinesh Mhatre, Executive Chef, Hilton Mumbai International Airport, shares three delicious festive recipes.
Makhana desserts for your weekend lunch/dinner party.
Chef Abinas Nayak uses rice and walnut in his recipe for Rice Coconut Laddoos to give this Indian sweet a special new taste.
We invited readers to share their festive recipes with us. Here is the first set of responses.
Starting your day with breakfast cereals or granola bars is something diabetic patients should totally avoid.
Treat your mommy to breakfast in bed or a yummy nashta of Kairi Makai Dhokla and a tall glass of Mango Lassi or Mango Thandai.
As the world celebrates Waffle Day on March 25, we bring you fluffy yet crispy waffle recipes to try at home.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani suggests starting off with small and frequent meals.
The best food to try during the month of Ramzan.
A mildly-spiced, sans too much garam masala 'hotel'-style potatoes with peas in a thick gravy that goes well with butter naans.
Make your celebrations more satisfying with this nutty gujiya.
Add a sweet note to your Independence Day celebrations with these milky desserts.
Black pepper and jeera-accented pumpkin halwa will contribute special flavour to your Diwali feast.
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