News for 'tadka'

Dal Tadka, Achaari Baingan: What Putin was served at state dinner

Dal Tadka, Achaari Baingan: What Putin was served at state dinner

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

President Droupadi Murmu hosted a state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin, featuring regional Indian delicacies and a performance of Indian classical and Bollywood music.

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.

Recipe: Hitesh's Shakshouka

Recipe: Hitesh's Shakshouka

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

North African delicacy in a desi avatar!

Recipe: Cucumber Millet Khichdi

Recipe: Cucumber Millet Khichdi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Chef Sneha Singhi presents a millet version with cucumber for an extra boost of goodness. Once the pre-prep is done, her Cucumber Millet Khichdi will be ready in under 15 minutes and looks so yum, you would want a bowl right away.

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.

Bohri Recipes: White Mutton Curry, Khichada

Bohri Recipes: White Mutton Curry, Khichada

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

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.

Rediff's Top 10 Recipes For 2025

Rediff's Top 10 Recipes For 2025

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.

11 Amazingly Different Recipes For India's Beloved Kadhi

11 Amazingly Different Recipes For India's Beloved Kadhi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

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.

7 Recipes Of Must-Try Bihari Dishes

7 Recipes Of Must-Try Bihari Dishes

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

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.

Why Were Samantha, Bhumi Twinning?

Why Were Samantha, Bhumi Twinning?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Samantha and Bhumi Pednekar twinned in striking white power looks at H&M's 10 year anniversary bash.

Look, What Alia Wore In Milan!

Look, What Alia Wore In Milan!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Alia Bhatt and Mouni Roy arrived at the international style stage, proving that Indian glamour and global fashion go hand in hand.

Alia's Fur Drama, Mouni's Couture -- Milan Got Served!

Alia's Fur Drama, Mouni's Couture -- Milan Got Served!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Alia Bhatt and Mouni Roy arrived at the international style stage, proving that Indian glamour and global fashion go hand in hand.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Teekhi Dal Tadka With Walnuts

Recipe: Chef Varun's Teekhi Dal Tadka With Walnuts

Rediff.com6 May 2024

A recipe for fiery dal.

Why Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu Film Is Delayed

Why Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu Film Is Delayed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Close probing revealed that the real reason behind the delay is not the change of venue but something else.

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Hitesh Harisinghani's mother learned to make sambhar from his nani. Packed with vegetables, it has a dash of sweetness from the jaggery, and sour from tamarind and tomatoes.

Scoop Up! 10 Desi-Flavoured Ice Cream Recipes

Scoop Up! 10 Desi-Flavoured Ice Cream Recipes

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

View our scrumptious collection of some of the most unusual ice creams recipes, just in time for February 14, all with special Indian tadka or highlights.

Recipe: Bethica's Bun Dosas

Recipe: Bethica's Bun Dosas

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.

Uff, Uff Mirchi! Zaara, Sanya, Manushi Get Spicy

Uff, Uff Mirchi! Zaara, Sanya, Manushi Get Spicy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

This summer, take your spice threshold a notch higher!

Ro Rocks 'Desi Tadka' Look

Ro Rocks 'Desi Tadka' Look

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Rohit Sharma looked dapper in a Manish Malhotra outfit.

When Shakira Wore Anamika Khanna And...

When Shakira Wore Anamika Khanna And...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

International celebs are turning to Indian designers to add a tadka of desi glam to their wardrobe.

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.

Sikandar Trailer Review: Missing Salman Magic

Sikandar Trailer Review: Missing Salman Magic

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Will Salman's latest endeavour finally mark a pulpy return to form? Sadly, no, answers Mayur Sanap.

Durga's Amma's Yummy Onion Sambar

Durga's Amma's Yummy Onion Sambar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Gouri Venugopal's sambar is unparalleled as far her daughter Durga and granddaughter Maya are concerned.

Is Sunny Leone Getting Married Again?

Is Sunny Leone Getting Married Again?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The actor wowed in a red bridal lehenga walking for designer Sonali Jain.

'Formula For Movie To Work: Create Magic'

'Formula For Movie To Work: Create Magic'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'In those 2, 2.5 hours, something needs to touch you -- whether it's the action, the music, or the story. That's what makes it all unforgettable.'

Smita's Sarson Ka Saag And Makai Ki Roti

Smita's Sarson Ka Saag And Makai Ki Roti

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Winter greens served up with corn rotis must be had once before the cold weather departs.

Love, Disaster, Drama On OTT This Week

Love, Disaster, Drama On OTT This Week

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Coming of age, cyclones, conscience, cubicles, catchwords for OTT this week.

Ananya's CTRL Must Be On Your Watchlist

Ananya's CTRL Must Be On Your Watchlist

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

While several international films and Web series on the OTT have explored the dangers of AI, it's interesting to see a desi take on it, believes Divya Nair.

Recipe: Neena Gupta's Lauki Jaabar

Recipe: Neena Gupta's Lauki Jaabar

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Lauki's high-water content makes it the perfect summer vegetable.

Recipe: Vidhya's Alu Ke Gutkae

Recipe: Vidhya's Alu Ke Gutkae

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

A no-onion, no-garlic potato dish for Pitru Paksha.

Recipes: Hema's Mooli Kadhi and Arvind's Bhindi Fry

Recipes: Hema's Mooli Kadhi and Arvind's Bhindi Fry

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From Uttarakhand comes a simple, tasty meal.

The Dish Payal Will Cook For You

The Dish Payal Will Cook For You

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The actor has decided to enter the food business.

Prajakta Has A Secret To Share

Prajakta Has A Secret To Share

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Isn't she the prettiest girl you've seen all day?

Summer Cool: Kareena, Shanaya, Neha...

Summer Cool: Kareena, Shanaya, Neha...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Time to update your wardrobe with some exciting one-shoulder outfits.

Recipe: Neena Gupta's Vada Pav

Recipe: Neena Gupta's Vada Pav

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Will you try the actor's version of the popular Mumbai street-side snack?

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

How to make dahi a part of your daily diet.

What's Not To Love About Trupti!

What's Not To Love About Trupti!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The actor loves adding tadka to her outfits.

Recipe: Deepa's Bathua-Stuffed Parathas

Recipe: Deepa's Bathua-Stuffed Parathas

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

When the winter weed-like green hits the bazaars, cash in on it and gorge on bathua parathas.

Unapologetically Rebellious Adah

Unapologetically Rebellious Adah

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

How can one not sit up and take note of her wacky style?