'I am simply highlighting a wrongdoing. This is why my complaint has merit, and the chief minister has ordered an inquiry.'
A Ganesh Nadar visits one of Chennai's state-sponsored breakfast centres that serve piping hot food at dirt cheap prices and comes away impressed. Could the way to a voter's heart be through his stomach?
On the occasion of Onam, whip up a baby onion curry and a raita made from beets
Indians who live away from home tells us how they are celebrating the winter harvest festival.
If you make prawns, using this very precise and methodical recipe, it is sure to turn out like it came all the way from Kerala straight to your plate.
Using black rice in your idlis makes them more nourishing.
Rediff readers share their experience of eating on the Indian Railways.
'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.
Cricket, time travel, artificial intelligence, haunted homes, World War II -- it's all there on OTT this week.
A piquant curry to jazz up steamed rice. Have it with papad.
These delightful idlis are great for breakfast or nashta.
'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.' 'This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society'
Swap your regular dosas for a healthier option that's nutritious.
Try this refreshingly light and wholesome take on the Andhra tamarind gravy.
The President was attending the dinner, hosted by Indian Ambassador to Norway, Mashed Sachdeva, who also looks\nafter Iceland.
A marriage of stuffed eggplant or brinjal and South Indian-flavoured rice has a new outcome.
Earthen ware are environment-friendly and keep the food's nutritional content intact Heat can circulate through the food in earthen pots, preserving the nutrition.
You can't go through life without a jar of South Indian tomato chutney in the you fridge.
What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.
This eggplant preparation is a marriage of several Indian flavours.
Kerala pumpkin curry has to be the best way to eat kadu. And ever tried an imli-ginger relish?
Make the ragi batter in advance and store it in the refrigerator. It comes handy when you're short of time in the kitchen.
Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.
The customary naadan or home-cooked meal is rather memorable fare.
Why opt for processed rava when you have a healthy, diabetic and heart-friendly recipe onn hand?
It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.
A great breakfast option, they make for a tasty lunchbox meal as well.
Jazz up your dinner menu with Kerala-style nethili or anchovies fish fry which goes well with steamed rice and a comforting bowl of dal.
Do you know how to buy the best lady's fingers? Or choose the best cauliflower?
An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture
A popular Chinese green like bok choy does very well in soup too.
Can't get enough of millets? Try these recipes from Rediff Food.
Baga and Gokarna make the list of the world's top 100 beaches.
Tindli Alu is a very basic sabzi recipe. But nutritious and tasty. Use the same recipe to make a whole variety of easy vegetables.
