Chef Varun Inamdar incorporates millets in a coastal Homestyle Prawn Curry.
Spring calls for newly-harvested glossy vegetables and fruits, fresh flavours, light bites and colourful plates that match the cheerful mood of the season.
If there is one dish that captures the soul of slow cooking it has to be Khichda, an Eid special for the Bohri community.
Soft, bite-sized baby idlis are layered with a spiced minced meat mixture as they steam and the result is a delightful north-South fusion teatime treat.
The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.
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Is tomato the most loved vegetable maybe after potatoes? We need tomatoes in much of what we cook, be it pizzas, pastas, soups, curries, sandwiches, salads, dals, rasams, sabzis, raitas, sambars. Tomatoes provide health with taste -- they have plenty of antioxidants that help fight inflammation.
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.
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.
Tomato? Yup, tomato is the mainstay of this gorgeous halwa.
Try this elegant adaptation of a traditional creamy Italian pasta.
Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.
Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.
Mustard-crusted air-fried fish is a refreshing start-the-week entree. Chef Roopa Nabar serves it with lightly-cooked broccoli.
Let's venture to deeper Tamil Nadu and sample two dishes that showcase the famous Chettinad cuisine -- a chicken curry and a rice pudding.
From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
The Bengalis have their own special variety of spicy-sweet tomato chutney usually had at the end of a meal.
Halwa, a timeless Indian sweet that came to us from the Silk Route, is cherished for its richness.
A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.
Air-fried vegetable dumplings are dunked into a tomato sauce layered with white sauce, cheese and baked. Serve Chef Roopa Nabar's Italian-style malfatti dinner entree with buttered pasta or garlic bread.
These are the 10 best-rated curries in the world, according to TasteAtlas, a platform known for ranking traditional foods across the globe.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
Try a delightful meat-free version of this well-loved Parsi dish, that gets its dhamaka from a pungent spice paste.
Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious Bengali preparation of prawns with taro leaves.
Why can't tikkis be made with millets and makhana?
Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.
Something light, refreshing and healthy at the beginning of the week.
Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.
Jayanti Soni's wonderful-tasting Green Tomato-Chilly Sabzi is made from unripe tomatoes and the large green Bhavnagiri chillies and a bouquet of mixed spices. Says Jayanti, "This dish is relatively low in calories, making it a healthy option for those watching their weight."
Turn green tomatoes, a healthy, glorious-looking winter produce, into a flavoursome chutney. Mayur Sanap's Hara Tamatar Chutney is as versatile as it is delicious!
Always lightly saute your vegetables with pasta to create a tasty offering.
Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.
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This simple yet flavourful dish is a breeze to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and minimal effort.
This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
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