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
Reduce your reliance on gas usage and distribute the cooking of your meals between your toaster, microwave, electric kettle or air-fryer.
Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.
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From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.
India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.
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Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
Election results may be shifting the political landscape in Bihar. But the state's culinary legacy stands firm. As the new government prepares to take charge, let's look at the timeless flavours and a few recipes that define Bihar.
Kodava food or cooking from Kodagu/Coorg in Karnataka is unique for reflecting its forest ecology, martial culture and agriculture, starkly different from the typical rice-and-coconut heavy coastal cuisines of South India.
Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.
World leaders often have simple tastes when it comes to food.
Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
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.
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.
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.
Characterised by simple flavours and local ingredients, Manipuri cuisine is about fish, rice and green leafy vegetables.
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Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.
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Sona Bahadur's Goa currython yielded interesting results.
'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'
Leftover rice is the versatile ingredient that can be used to make quick and easy idiyappam.
Warm up to winter with this delicious curry!
Try this simple and wholesome sabji recipe of ridge gourd with Bengal gram.
The actress remembers the everyday fare at her childhood home in Bengaluru.
What is the best meal you cooked for a loved one? Share your videos and recipes.
Chef Varun Inamdar's recipe for Chitranna is mildly spiced, nourishing and can be eaten over a few days.
Pulaus can gussy up a meal, especially when you are having guests over.
The customary naadan or home-cooked meal is rather memorable fare.
Basic fermented rice is served up with a wide range of ingredients to make a wonderfully, comforting meal.
Sweet and spicy, this chutney will add a chatpata addition to your lunch/dinner.
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