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Little Red Hearts: 45-Min Recipe

Little Red Hearts: 45-Min Recipe

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

These are little morsels of jammy perfection.

Explore India's Thanda Funda With 7 Delights

Explore India's Thanda Funda With 7 Delights

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

All about India's favorite summer beverage/dessert indulgences.

10 Wonderfully Tasty Makhana Recipes

10 Wonderfully Tasty Makhana Recipes

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Makhana or fox nuts/lotus seeds are another one of those wonderfoods -- said to contain plenty of antioxidants and micronutrients -- that needs a spot in your daily diet. Presenting 10 lovely makhana recipes.

13 Insanely Yum Halwa Recipes

13 Insanely Yum Halwa Recipes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

One can grate, ghiso, grind a whole range of vegetables, fruit or nutty ingredients and magically, with a lil' food alchemy, transform them into a lip-smackingly good halwa. The amount of sugar or type of sweetener that goes into a halwa is in your hands. So is the amount of ghee.

The Ladakh Cheese That Won The World!

The Ladakh Cheese That Won The World!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The amazing story of how a little known cheese from Ladakh stunned the world!

Recipe: Anita's Chaawaran Ji Kheerni

Recipe: Anita's Chaawaran Ji Kheerni

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Sindhi version of India's beloved rice pudding is thicker and more velevety.

Recipe: Hitesh's Shakshouka

Recipe: Hitesh's Shakshouka

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

North African delicacy in a desi avatar!

Calling Cheeseheads! 10 Cheesy, Cheesy Recipes

Calling Cheeseheads! 10 Cheesy, Cheesy Recipes

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Cheese is one of the most addictive of foods and it operates in a stealthy manner. How many times have cut slice after slice off an irresistable block of cheese, till it almost all gone? Many cheeses -- mozzarella, cheddar, cottage cheese -- are healthy, probiotic foods, as long as you limit your portions.

9 Mouthwatering Chocolate Recipes For Valentine's Day

9 Mouthwatering Chocolate Recipes For Valentine's Day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Chocolate recipes for Valentine's Day that will bring love at first bite!

Ganache For V-Day: 15-Min Recipe

Ganache For V-Day: 15-Min Recipe

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

You will never know how easy it is to make ganache till you try this recipe!

Recipe: Katori Chaat

Recipe: Katori Chaat

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Priyanka Arun cooks up spicy sprouts and fills them into baked pastry (maida) cups to make her spicy-sweet-chatpata Katori Chaat.

'My Mother Never Allowed Hardships To Define Her'

'My Mother Never Allowed Hardships To Define Her'

Rediff.com9 May 2026

We'd love to know about your mother too. What makes her truly special? What's that one memory that captures her spirit, her strength or even her quirks? Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (Subject: Mother's Day) and share your story. Do mention your full name, your mother's full name and where you are from. Don't forget to share photographs -- your mother's, you with your mother...

Valentine's Day Chocolate Tarts: 30-Min Recipe

Valentine's Day Chocolate Tarts: 30-Min Recipe

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Luscious. Lovely. Quick. Yum. Home Chef Inderpreet Nagpal's tarts are designed for romantic dinners.

Paneer Peppers Salad: 10-Min Recipe

Paneer Peppers Salad: 10-Min Recipe

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Plenty of sweet peppers are available this season. Deepa Mehrotra combines them with homemade paneer and air-fryer grilled zucchini & broccoli for a delicious salad.

Recipe: Sarab's Mediterranean Tandoori Cauliflower And Broccoli

Recipe: Sarab's Mediterranean Tandoori Cauliflower And Broccoli

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Mediterranean meets tandoori in Chef Sarab Kapoor's inspired Mediterranean Tandoori Cauliflower And Broccoli.

'There's not an ounce of fear in his body': Rabada hails Sooryavanshi

'There's not an ounce of fear in his body': Rabada hails Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Kagiso Rabada, the Gujarat Titans' fast bowler, has been impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless six-hitting in the IPL. Rabada acknowledged Sooryavanshi's talent and X-factor, noting his fast hands and lack of fear.

9 Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Life

9 Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Life

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Certain foods, it is believed, fuel passion and intensify lust. Though not strictly scientific, these food ingredients do have components that amplify dopamine levels, jack up testosterone production or alter mood.

Scoop Up! 10 Desi-Flavoured Ice Cream Recipes

Scoop Up! 10 Desi-Flavoured Ice Cream Recipes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

View our scrumptious collection of some of the most unusual ice creams recipes, just in time for February 14, all with special Indian tadka or highlights.

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do a different kind of rice-jaggery-coconut sweet for Ganesh Puja -- steamed balls that taste just as delightful.

8 Types Of Halwas You'll Love

8 Types Of Halwas You'll Love

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Halwa, a timeless Indian sweet that came to us from the Silk Route, is cherished for its richness.

Onam Recipes: Parippu Curry, Nendran Payasam

Onam Recipes: Parippu Curry, Nendran Payasam

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.

Serve Up Love With Perfect Pairings: Food & Wine Guide

Serve Up Love With Perfect Pairings: Food & Wine Guide

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

This Valentine's Day, put together a 10/10 meal with just the right liquor, be it a wine or a malt.

Recipe: Bijitha's Thalissery Biryani

Recipe: Bijitha's Thalissery Biryani

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Making biryani the Kerala way.

9 Italian Dishes You Ought To Taste

9 Italian Dishes You Ought To Taste

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Vaala Che Birdhe: 30-Min Recipe

Vaala Che Birdhe: 30-Min Recipe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

This popular Maharashtrian legume dish uses the special field bean or vaal.

Recipe: Paya

Recipe: Paya

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Paya is considered one of the most special mutton delicacies. It happens to be rather nourishing too. Reshma Aslam cooks it up simply, with a few spices, simmering it for an hour and elevating the curry with milk.

Recipe: Walnut Key Lime Pie Smoothie

Recipe: Walnut Key Lime Pie Smoothie

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

This creamy, tangy smoothie tastes like a treat but is healthy and fuels like a power drink. Walnuts and avocado add creaminess and omega-3 goodness, while lime and banana make it light and energising.

Punjabi Food Like You Have Never Had Before!

Punjabi Food Like You Have Never Had Before!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Yes, Punjabi cuisine is definitely much more than just Dal Makhni and Paneer Butter Masala!

Recipe: Chicken Dum Biryani

Recipe: Chicken Dum Biryani

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Getting the hang of making dum biryani at home is not hard at all. Ravi Sharma has an easy, step-by-step recipe for Chicken Dum Biryani and the end result is comforting and irresistibly delicious.

Recipe: Chicken Kabssa

Recipe: Chicken Kabssa

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Chef Alie El Bourji takes us through the recipe to make the popular Arabic Chicken Kabssa.

Recipe: Tandoori Jhinga

Recipe: Tandoori Jhinga

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Chef Zubin D'Souza's recipe for Tandoori Jhinga requires two marinations and its ingredients guarantee an end result of spicy, karak prawns.

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.

6 Special Foods For Goddess Saraswati

6 Special Foods For Goddess Saraswati

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

On the eve of Saraswati Puja, devotees traditionally prepare a yellow-coloured prasad for the Goddess of Knowledge. The offering can vary from Kolkata's Bhoger Khichuri to Motichoor Ladoos -- each region having their own sacred bhog, but always something yellow, the goddess' fave rang.

Odisha's Favourite Kakara Pitha Recipe

Odisha's Favourite Kakara Pitha Recipe

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Odisha's special occasion dessert.

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.

Recipe: Sunita's Suran Cutlets

Recipe: Sunita's Suran Cutlets

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Don't like that unattractive-looking vegetable called suran? Sunita Harisinghani's cutlets will surely make you a fan of this veggie.

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.

10 Tastiest Ways To Eat Your Greens

10 Tastiest Ways To Eat Your Greens

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.

7 Delicious But Healthy Spinach Recipes

7 Delicious But Healthy Spinach Recipes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Get your leafy greens with these excellent spinach recipes! Packed with minerals & vitamins, spinach is a top nutrient-rich vegetabes. These dishes are the absolute right thing for a healthy & balanced diet.

7 Veg Kebab Recipes

7 Veg Kebab Recipes

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

How can a kebab be a kebab with no meat? Check out these 7 veg kebab recipes.