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Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.

Recipe: Cheese Quesadillas With Pico de Gallo And Salsa

Recipe: Cheese Quesadillas With Pico de Gallo And Salsa

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Are you a fan of Mexican food? Then this recipe is meant for you.

How I Learned To Make Mangalorean Prawns Ghee Roast

How I Learned To Make Mangalorean Prawns Ghee Roast

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A newcomer to non-vegetarian cooking, Divya Nair shares a recipe of prawns ghee roast, spice perfected to her son's liking.

Memoni Recipes: Khaunsa, Mahi Fish Pulao

Memoni Recipes: Khaunsa, Mahi Fish Pulao

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

A bold cuisine known for its flavours and robust spices, Memoni food comes from the Memon community with roots in Sindh and Kutch.

Uttarakhand Recipe: Jyoti's Pahadi Dal

Uttarakhand Recipe: Jyoti's Pahadi Dal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Chainsoo is a simple, comforting Pahadi dal that's a good match for just steamed rice.

On the BRICS Summit menu: Nalli Nihari, pepper fry with almonds...

On the BRICS Summit menu: Nalli Nihari, pepper fry with almonds...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Executive Chef Kaushik Misra of the Taj Mahal, New Delhi, has meticulously curated an 'India Friendship Menu' for the 18th BRICS Summit delegates, blending India's regional flavours with international comfort foods and culinary references from participating countries.

Chaat Recipes: Dahi Bhalla, Banarasi Tamatar Ki Chaat

Chaat Recipes: Dahi Bhalla, Banarasi Tamatar Ki Chaat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Chaats are among India's most loved street food. The reason is simple: They represent the entire spectrum of much-loved Indian flavours and textures in a single bite -- spicy, tangy, chatpata, khara, meetha. That's what keeps people coming back for more.

Recipe: Shumaila's Sabudana Khichdi With Toasted Walnuts

Recipe: Shumaila's Sabudana Khichdi With Toasted Walnuts

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Sabudana Khichdi, popular especially in western India, is often had for breakfast. It is cooked up with peanuts, cubes of potatoes, chopped green chillies and tapioca pearls. Replace the peanuts with toasted walnuts to get a different effect.

Recipes: Raw Banana Pepper Curry, Sindhi-Style Raw Banana Tuk

Recipes: Raw Banana Pepper Curry, Sindhi-Style Raw Banana Tuk

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Long before it became fashionable as a plant-based substitute, Indians had transformed the humble green banana into an astonishing range of dishes. One of the most adaptable ingredients in your kitchen, it is also nutritious and affordable.

Recipe: Chef Bali's Watermelon Salad With Avocado Mousse

Recipe: Chef Bali's Watermelon Salad With Avocado Mousse

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

We continue unveiling a series of exceptional recipes using avocados.

Recipe: Chef Roopa's Jaggery Paniyaram

Recipe: Chef Roopa's Jaggery Paniyaram

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

These soft, golden-brown bites by Chef Roopa Nabar get their look and taste from jaggery, lentils and cardamom. Fenugreek and a dash of salt add an unsual flavour too.

Recipe: Pratibha's Peanut And Sesame Bhindi Fry

Recipe: Pratibha's Peanut And Sesame Bhindi Fry

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

An okra dish with peanuts and sesame that will win you over in a jiffy.

Recipe: Mango, Walnut And Avocado Smoothie

Recipe: Mango, Walnut And Avocado Smoothie

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Opt for lots of nutrition in a glass -- whip up creamy avo with walnuts and mango.

Bengali Recipe: Aunty S's Begun Posto

Bengali Recipe: Aunty S's Begun Posto

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

When golden-fried baingan, or eggplant, is coated in creamy roasted poppy seed paste and the preparation is finished with green chillies and mustard oil, you have the authentic taste of Bengal on your plate.

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation

Rawa Bhakri: 10-Min Recipe

Rawa Bhakri: 10-Min Recipe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Make Chef Dinesh Mhatre's semolina flatbreads in 10 minutes with merely three ingredients.

Under The Moon In Dubrovnik & Other Balkan Adventures

Under The Moon In Dubrovnik & Other Balkan Adventures

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

It had always been my dream to reach the Balkans someday and for a few days in hot August my wishes were granted.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'People Connected With The Characters'

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: 'People Connected With The Characters'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'They felt familiar and real. At the same time, people wanted to share this experience with their loved ones.'

Manisha's Alu Vadi: 25-Min Recipe

Manisha's Alu Vadi: 25-Min Recipe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Shravan is the time to get fresh colocasia leaves from the bazaar and magically transform them into spicy bites.

Mango Sticky Rice Rolls: 25-Min Recipe

Mango Sticky Rice Rolls: 25-Min Recipe

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Before the king of fruits takes its final bow of the season, a last delicious mango recipe courtesy Chef Neha Deepak Shah. A hat tip to the East, thickened coconut milk rice pudding is rolled up with mango slices.

Veggie Fried Rice: 10-Min Recipe

Veggie Fried Rice: 10-Min Recipe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Aditi Bose suggests a quick lunch recipe. Her easy stir fry Veggie Fried Rice bursts with flavour and colour.

Recipe For The Thekuas PM Modi Gifted

Recipe For The Thekuas PM Modi Gifted

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Thekua, a very representative sweet snack of Bihar and Jharkhand, Nepal too, recently gained special attention after it was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a gift to Richard Rai, speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, when he visited India.

Hot & Sour Soup: 10-Min Recipe

Hot & Sour Soup: 10-Min Recipe

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Bold, spicy and steaming with wholesome veggies, this soup warms you up from the inside out.

Odia Recipe: Pratibha's Ambila

Odia Recipe: Pratibha's Ambila

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Ambila is a typical Odia mixed vegetable curry known for its sweet, tangy, delicately-spiced flavor. It's considered a comforting, satvik dish.

Summer Recipe: Roopa's Mango Salsa

Summer Recipe: Roopa's Mango Salsa

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Colourful and bursting with tropical flavour, Chef Roopa Nabar's Mango Salsa is a summer delight.

Recipe: Bethica's Banjara Mutton

Recipe: Bethica's Banjara Mutton

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Bethica Das perfects a rustic mutton dish from Rajasthan. Her Banjara Gosht references the Banjara community known for a distinctive style of cooking.

Karjat's Must-Try Thakare Kanda Bhaji

Karjat's Must-Try Thakare Kanda Bhaji

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Rain and road trips go hand in hand in Maharashtra. For countless travellers, the season isn't complete without a plate of steaming-hot Kanda Bhaji on a jaunt to Karjat at Thakare Hotel.

Mushroom & Chicken: 20-Min Recipe

Mushroom & Chicken: 20-Min Recipe

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Chicken and mushrooms come together, along with other veggies like broccoli, bamboo shoots, in Aditi Bose's classic Chinese entree, that makes a meal with fried rice.

Cheesy Pesto Rice Patty: 30-Min Recipe

Cheesy Pesto Rice Patty: 30-Min Recipe

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

MasterChef India 4 contestants, Pratibha Kochar and Bhakti Arora served up an Italian-style patty with creamy corn and a tomato sauce. Ideal recipe for guests.

Recipe: Swati's Fried Potol

Recipe: Swati's Fried Potol

Rediff.com25 May 2026

This tadka for pointed gourd takes it to another level taste-wise.

Fast Well, Eat Well: 11 Recipes For Shravan

Fast Well, Eat Well: 11 Recipes For Shravan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

The holy month of Shravan, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a time to stick to delicious, sattvik food. It should be vegetarian and often grain-free. Need recipe inspiration? Read on...

Baby Prawns Chutney: 15-Min Recipe

Baby Prawns Chutney: 15-Min Recipe

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Baby Prawns Or Jawla Chutney Along the coast, from Maharashtra to Mangalore, tiny dried prawns get dressed up with coconut, onions and more to become a spectacular relish. Recipe by Manisha Kotian.

Chom Chom: 25-Min Recipe

Chom Chom: 25-Min Recipe

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

It's the season for the best Bengali sweets. Try your hand at making juicy, syrupy Chom Choms all on your own.

Recipe: Chef Bali's Roasted Broccoli-Feta Fagottini With Avocado Tuille

Recipe: Chef Bali's Roasted Broccoli-Feta Fagottini With Avocado Tuille

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

This pasta dish consists of a feta-broccoli stuffed pasta -- choose your shape -- that has an unusual avocado yeast sauce dribbled over it. It is served up with a dollop of pumpkin foam, a thin avocado wafer and a drizzle of truffle oil.

How I Accidentally Became The Cook I Never Planned To Be

How I Accidentally Became The Cook I Never Planned To Be

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Growing up, I was spoiled in the best way possible. My mum is one of those magical cooks who can turn the simplest ingredients into a feast. Every meal at home was delicious, so there was never a reason for me to learn.

Six 5-Minute Healthy Meals

Six 5-Minute Healthy Meals

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Who says wholesome eating has to be complicated?

Ranveer Brar's Kadhi Pakora Recipe

Ranveer Brar's Kadhi Pakora Recipe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Chef Ranveer Brar serves up his mother Surinder Kaur's Punjabi Kadhi bobbing with freshly-fried pakoras.

Kachori Kraze: Sweet to Spicy, Must-Try Recipes

Kachori Kraze: Sweet to Spicy, Must-Try Recipes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Explore India's love for kachoris in every form -- crispy, deep-fried and bursting with flavour. Here are 7 must-try variations that go beyond the usual, from classic favourites to innovative bites.

Recipe: Roopa's Amritsari Chole

Recipe: Roopa's Amritsari Chole

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Are there many who can pass up a meal of Chole Bhature? Very few right! Chef Roopa Nabar's Amritsari Chole is probably quite different from the recipe you might usually prepare.

Recipe: Deepa Reinvents Dahi Rice

Recipe: Deepa Reinvents Dahi Rice

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Recipe for a North Indian yoghurt-chawal.