The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.
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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.
Try this elegant adaptation of a traditional creamy Italian pasta.
Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.
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.
Tomato? Yup, tomato is the mainstay of this gorgeous halwa.
Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.
Let's venture to deeper Tamil Nadu and sample two dishes that showcase the famous Chettinad cuisine -- a chicken curry and a rice pudding.
Mustard-crusted air-fried fish is a refreshing start-the-week entree. Chef Roopa Nabar serves it with lightly-cooked broccoli.
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
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
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.
The Bengalis have their own special variety of spicy-sweet tomato chutney usually had at the end of a meal.
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.
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.
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.
Something light, refreshing and healthy at the beginning of the week.
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!
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Always lightly saute your vegetables with pasta to create a tasty offering.
Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.
This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
Michelin-star Chef Hemant Mathur, who helms SAAR Indian Bistro at Times Square, New York City, conjures a chai-time soybean-lentil snack with pepper and garam masala accents. It's vegan too and served with his take on tomato salsa.
Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.
Spare tomatoes can be converted quickly into fragrant, aromatic South-style Tomato Rice.
This simple yet flavourful dish is a breeze to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and minimal effort.
Adding walnuts to koftas, that were moulded out of paneer and malai, adds an interesting smoky, nutty backbone to them. They are then popped into a chilly, tomato gravy.
Tomatoes, before they ripen, make a great sabji.
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