A delicious way to celebrate the monsoon favourite, bhutta or sweet corn.
Having friends over in the evening? Whip up a delightful starter with corn and a spicy mayonnaise sauce.
A hearty filling vegetable soup made with simple ingredients.
Spiced up pureed fresh corn in a kickass street food from Indore.
A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!
Reader Tanu Pathak shares this recipe of an unusual yet very sumptuous starter or snacks for Diwali.
He said the air conditioners were run non-stop at a very low temperature, and they were given thin blankets, which were even thinner than silver foil paper and one could see through them.
To support liver health and potentially reverse fatty liver, it's essential to focus on a well-balanced diet, portion control, and active lifestyle habits, says rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist and dietician.
Refreshing salads lick the summer heat.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
Tandoori is always a winner, especially if it's simple and speedy.
A popular Chinese green like bok choy does very well in soup too.
'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.
Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.
With easy access to processed meals and an unhealthy lifestyle, gaining weight is simpler than ever, warns Pune-based celebrity fitness coach Gaurav Pawar.
Don't wait for the weekend to binge on these tempting dishes!
Your guests will love these homemade treats.
Homemaker turned celebrity chef Rakhee Vaswani sends in two easy-to-make recipes for you to try this monsoon. You can share yours too.
Drink plenty of water or fluids to keep your electrolytes and toxins in check, suggests Dr Vidhe Sharma.
Your liver uses water to metabolise fats, and insufficient hydration will put stress on your liver, says Dr Ashish Singhal.
But it's a journey of a lifetime.
Chef Vijesh Modi from The Deltin, Daman shares his special monsoon recipes. You can share yours too!
Lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity and a stressful daily schedule stemming from demanding career paths to juggling multiple hats on the personal front are some factors that increase health challenges, especially in young Indians, notes dietician Sheryl Salis.
Good nutrition, plenty of water and an active lifestyle works wonders for your body.
Stuffed rice paper rolls are light, nutritious, unusual and yum.
A balanced diet should include steamed and boiled vegetables, milk products such as buttermilk and yoghurt, fresh fruits, herbal teas and bitter vegetables, suggests Zamurrud M Patel, CDE, RD, chief dietician, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.
Read this before you get started on a 'healthy' eating plan.
Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.
Eat clean and chemical free for a happy and healthy heart, mind, body and soul, says Anang Agarwalla.
What is Christmas without some traditional food?
This festive season, put on your apron and whip up exquisite, progressive desserts, MasterChef-style.
Quit smoking, cut down your caffeine intake and spend more time with your family.
Make modern meals from ancient grains.
Renowned chefs reinvent traditional age old recipes for your palate