Spring calls for newly-harvested glossy vegetables and fruits, fresh flavours, light bites and colourful plates that match the cheerful mood of the season.
Edamame like you have never had before.
This Thursday, March 19 begins the Maharashtrian new year. Gudi Padwa is brought in with traditional rituals that revolve around a new kalash. There is rangoli too. And flowers. An a spectacular array of food.
The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.
Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
Reduce your reliance on gas usage and distribute the cooking of your meals between your toaster, microwave, electric kettle or air-fryer.
Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Watching the FIFA World Cup in the comfort of your own home? Here are two easy-to-prepare snack recipes by Chef Hermann.
A legendary Santa Cruz, Mumbai snack stall continues to win hearts with its hot, fresh Vada Pavs and bhajiyas. Here's a look at the story behind Balaji Vada Pav Corner and a step-by-step recipe for their crunchy Mung Dal Bhajiyas.
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In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind
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.
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
There are several more innovative ways to eat fries.
Maamouls are classic Middle Eastern cookies that have a festive appeal even before you take a bite.
Bethica Das experiments with cranberries to make an enticing kind of Tamarind Rice.
Tasty bites and snacks for those planning to binge watch Netflix over the weekend. Or on a weekday :)
India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.
A delicious dip is all you need to prepare this scrumptious snack.
Virtually guilt free, this interestingly spiced mixture contains nuts along with kabuli chana.
Why can't tikkis be made with millets and makhana?
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Don't like that unattractive-looking vegetable called suran? Sunita Harisinghani's cutlets will surely make you a fan of this veggie.
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
What are you snacking on while watching the soccer world cup? Tell us!
Rediff reader Ria Ganwani sent us this recipe of Swiss Chocolate Rolls.
Through its cloud kitchens, ITC is building a portfolio of shorter shelf-life offerings and selling them through quick commerce platforms.
Who can say no to crisp, sweet carrots? And to boot they're brimming with nutrients, minerals, fibre, all while being low in calories.
Got the late night munchies? Ajay Chopra, executive chef, The Westin Mumbai Garden City share two snack recipes for football fans.
Paneer is a favourite food of all Indians everywhere. There has to be a paneer recipe on every restaurant menu, at every shaadi, for parties, inside pulavs, on cocktail snack platters, stuck into dosas or sandwiches, atop pizzas etc etc. Choose a scrumptious paneer recipe from any of our lucky 21 and hit the kitchen!
Michelin-star Chef Hemant Mathur, who helms SAAR Indian Bistro at Times Square, New York City, conjures a chai-time soybean-lentil snack with pepper and garam masala accents. It's vegan too and served with his take on tomato salsa.
Try these easy-to-make Indian recipes you can try at home.
A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.
You can slowly build up spices over six to nine months by adding ajwain, jeera, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon powders for flavouring different recipes, says Madhavi Bhardwaj.
Rediff reader Charu shares these quick and easy snacks recipes to enjoy this Diwali!
Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.
A simple microwave recipe that will provide treats for your home New Year bash.
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