News for 'potato'

Recipe: Traditional Thalassery Biryani

Recipe: Traditional Thalassery Biryani

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

Retail inflation dips to nearly 6-year low of 3.34% in Mar

Retail inflation dips to nearly 6-year low of 3.34% in Mar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Retail inflation dipped marginally to a nearly six-year low of 3.34 per cent in March due to a decline in prices of vegetables and protein-rich items. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was 3.61 per cent in February and 4.85 per cent in March last year.

Recipes: Baked Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Pine Nut Rice

Recipes: Baked Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Pine Nut Rice

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Two recipes perfect for a cosy night in.

Tea Time Recipes: Masala Chai and Healthy Potato Snack

Tea Time Recipes: Masala Chai and Healthy Potato Snack

Rediff.com28 May 2022

To-be moms can enjoy these yummy treats without any guilt.

Why potato is king of vegetables

Why potato is king of vegetables

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

There is no other vegetable that can be eaten in any shape, or at any consistency than the potato, says Vir Sanghvi.

Recipe: Mayur's Lasooni Aloo Palak

Recipe: Mayur's Lasooni Aloo Palak

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The hit jodi of aloo and palak with a delicious tadka of garlic! What's not to love?

Winter Recipe: Mayur's Spicy Green Peas Curry

Winter Recipe: Mayur's Spicy Green Peas Curry

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Warm up to winter with this delicious curry!

Woman dies after 'dupatta' gets caught in machine at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Woman dies after 'dupatta' gets caught in machine at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The victim, Rajni Khatri, was working in the bhojanshala (kitchen) when her 'dupatta' (scarf) got caught in a potato-peeling machine.

Wholesale price inflation dips to 0.85% in April

Wholesale price inflation dips to 0.85% in April

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Wholesale price inflation dropped to 0.85 per cent in April as prices of food articles, manufactured products, and fuel eased, government data showed on Wednesday. WPI-based inflation was 2.05 per cent in March. It was 1.19 per cent in April last year.

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Hitesh Harisinghani's mother learned to make sambhar from his nani. Packed with vegetables, it has a dash of sweetness from the jaggery, and sour from tamarind and tomatoes.

These products account for over 50% of India's exports in FY25

These products account for over 50% of India's exports in FY25

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Agriculture, pharma, electronics, and engineering goods together accounted for over 50 per cent of India's merchandise exports in 2024-25, according to government data, highlighting the country's growing strength in diverse sectors amid efforts to boost manufacturing and value-added exports.

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Women power, rebellious love, shady godmen, love triangles and more on OTT. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT this week.

Weekend Recipe: Lajjaya's Alu Halwa

Weekend Recipe: Lajjaya's Alu Halwa

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.

Potato Cheese Bombs for Kamala Harris

Potato Cheese Bombs for Kamala Harris

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Have a recipe for Kamala Harris? Share it with us.

'Help! My Dad's Having An Affair With A Younger Woman'

'Help! My Dad's Having An Affair With A Younger Woman'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mental health coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers LLP, counsels a daughter whose widower father is having an affair with an unmarried neighbour.

Sonali Bendre's sweet potato khichdi recipe

Sonali Bendre's sweet potato khichdi recipe

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

The actor gave a twist to the famous Maharastrian sabudana khichdi.

Recipe: Macher Jhol/Bengali Fish Curry

Recipe: Macher Jhol/Bengali Fish Curry

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A classic fish curry from Bengal.

Inflation cools to 6-year low of 3.16% in April

Inflation cools to 6-year low of 3.16% in April

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Retail inflation eased to a nearly six-year low of 3.16 per cent in April mainly due to subdued prices of vegetables, fruits, pulses, and other protein-rich items, creating enough room for the Reserve Bank to go for another round of rate cut in the June monetary policy review. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was 3.34 per cent in March and 4.83 per cent in April 2024. It was 3.15 per cent in July 2019.

Recipe: Indian Breakfasts & Manisha's Sabudana Khichdi

Recipe: Indian Breakfasts & Manisha's Sabudana Khichdi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Have you ever eaten as satisfying a breakfast as potato fried up with tapioca pearls?

The Model Who Walks, Cooks And Quips With Style

The Model Who Walks, Cooks And Quips With Style

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Vikas Mandaliya isn't just strutting the runway -- he's owning it, with a touch of humour, confidence, and just the right amount of snail mucin.

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.

Prices of tomatoes, onions and potatoes to remain benign

Prices of tomatoes, onions and potatoes to remain benign

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Several experts are of the view that inflationary pressure, including that in food items, may build from October with economic activity gathering steam. However, the price movement in three key items of tomato, onions and potatoes, commonly known as TOP, may give some solace in the months to come. Traders and market watchers said the price movement in all the three will remain within the band sans any unusual spikes.

Navratri recipe: Rajgira puri with potato sabji

Navratri recipe: Rajgira puri with potato sabji

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Chef Ananya Banerjee shares her special recipe for rajgira puri with potato and red pumpkin sabji.

Recipes: Chingri Malai Curry and Aloo Posto

Recipes: Chingri Malai Curry and Aloo Posto

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Spice up your home menus preparing a creamy prawn curry and Bengali-style potatoes.

Wholesale price inflation inches up to 2.38% in Feb

Wholesale price inflation inches up to 2.38% in Feb

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Wholesale price inflation marginally rose to 2.38 per cent in February due to expensive manufactured food items like vegetables oil and beverages, government data released on Monday showed. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation was 2.31 per cent in January. It was 0.2 per cent in February 2024.

The Pani Puri Deal That's Going Viral

The Pani Puri Deal That's Going Viral

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The pani puri vendor is drawing attention with exclusive deals, including a lifetime unlimited pani puri offer for Rs 99,000 and a Rs 21,000 reward for anyone who can eat 151 pani puris in one sitting.

Wholesale price inflation rises to 2.37% in Dec

Wholesale price inflation rises to 2.37% in Dec

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Wholesale price inflation rose to 2.37 per cent in December 2024, led by spike in manufactured products even though prices of food items eased, government data released on Tuesday showed.

SEE: How to make crispy Corn Potato Tikki

SEE: How to make crispy Corn Potato Tikki

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The perfect tea-time snack!

Recipe: Shilpi's Kuttu Parathas

Recipe: Shilpi's Kuttu Parathas

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Parathas made from buckwheat, water chestnut flour and alu have a different texture, and an altogether unusual taste.

No breakthrough in Karnataka cabinet meeting on caste census

No breakthrough in Karnataka cabinet meeting on caste census

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

A special cabinet meeting in Karnataka convened to discuss the contentious Social and Educational Survey report, popularly known as 'caste census', ended without a decision. The cabinet will reconvene on May 2 to discuss the report further and make a final decision.

Recipe: Bethica's Poha Vada

Recipe: Bethica's Poha Vada

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.

UP farmers feel the pinch as potato prices touch record highs

UP farmers feel the pinch as potato prices touch record highs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Potato seed is selling for Rs 60-70 per kg in the open market this year as compared to Rs 18-22 earlier.

India maintains high import duty on American goods: US report

India maintains high import duty on American goods: US report

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

India maintains "high" import duties on a wide range of American goods such as agricultural items, drug formulations, and alcoholic beverages, besides imposing non-tariif barriers, a US report has said. A day before announcing reciprocal tariffs, the US Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report on March 31.

Recipes for Kamala: Urulai Potato Roast, Mysore Pak

Recipes for Kamala: Urulai Potato Roast, Mysore Pak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Mumbai-based culinary expert, recipe developer and food curator Gita Hari shares recipes for Kamala Harris.

Recipe: How to make Cajun Potato

Recipe: How to make Cajun Potato

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Bangalore based Surupa Sengupta shared this recipe.

Potato prices jump by 25% due to crop damage, rains

Potato prices jump by 25% due to crop damage, rains

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Farmers reported a massive crop damage in transit in addition to huge quantity of the potato left unharvested due to mud in the field.

Recipe: Mixed Vegetable And Walnut Soup

Recipe: Mixed Vegetable And Walnut Soup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

To feel better on a chilly day, dine on this soul-warming veggie soup.

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

What are you cooking this Christmas? Tell us and share your joy! Send us your best Christmas recipes!

Kumbh Mela: Pilgrims Struggle To Leave

Kumbh Mela: Pilgrims Struggle To Leave

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Following the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj early on Wednesday, which killed at least 30 people and injured 60 others, many devotees find themselves trapped due to blocked exit routes and severe traffic jams.