A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.
Yes, Punjabi cuisine is definitely much more than just Dal Makhni and Paneer Butter Masala!
The Sindhi version of India's beloved rice pudding is thicker and more velevety.
A crisp, golden filo traybake which is layered with fragrant ginger-spiced butter and mincemeat and finished with crunchy walnuts.
Adrika Anand delves into the world of Bohri food to learn how to make the mutton-in-porridge Khichada and the nut-based mutton curry.
'The recipe is very simple with very few ingredients, but the end product is just amazing and mouthwatering. They are visually very attractive with their vibrant dark pink/red colour.'
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Virtually guilt free, this interestingly spiced mixture contains nuts along with kabuli chana.
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.
Kashmiri cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, but also has some flavourful and unique vegetarian dishes.
Try a delightful meat-free version of this well-loved Parsi dish, that gets its dhamaka from a pungent spice paste.
Why can't tikkis be made with millets and makhana?
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?
TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.
Master making a stew from the North Eastern state.
Chiraiya could have been a powerful, hard-hitting series but it ends up feeling scattered and emotionally uneven, observes Divya Nair.
Create a shrikhand using dragon fruit and enjoy the awesome results.
Don't like that unattractive-looking vegetable called suran? Sunita Harisinghani's cutlets will surely make you a fan of this veggie.
A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.
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.
Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.
Cook up one of the most elegant desserts of France at home -- it's a cinch to make.
Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious Bengali preparation of prawns with taro leaves.
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Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do a different kind of rice-jaggery-coconut sweet for Ganesh Puja -- steamed balls that taste just as delightful.
The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.
An introduction to the mellow flavours of Mizo cuisine.
Through its cloud kitchens, ITC is building a portfolio of shorter shelf-life offerings and selling them through quick commerce platforms.
Characterised by simple flavours and local ingredients, Manipuri cuisine is about fish, rice and green leafy vegetables.
A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.
Sona Bahadur's Goa currython yielded interesting results.
A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.
'The moment someone forbids you to eat something, you want to eat it even more.' Dietician Riya Jain says this all-or-nothing mindset is exactly why most fitness resolutions fail.
We ask chefs and home cooks for their rainy season specials.
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