Rediff reader Amal Nandy from Bhopal shares this recipe that you can't say no to.
Satvik food is de rigueur this time of the year in most Western and Northern Indian homes, say chefs and food historians Arundhuti Dasgupta and Shally Seth Mohile.
From traditional Bengali sweets like chom chom and rose petal sandesh to snacks like dahi puri and fruit raita, here are some Navratri recipes you can try at home
A popular South Indian sweet dish, it's made from rice flour, jaggery and grated coconut.
In the second of a two-part festive recipe series, we bring you traditional Bengali preparations to help celebrate Durga Puja.
There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.
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Readers share light, easy to digest preparations that have a cooling effect in the sweltering heat. Share yours too!
Welcome the God of wealth, prosperity, wisdom and knowledge with his favourite food -- sweets!
Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.
This Ganeshotsav prepare these sweet offerings.
'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'
Movie stars celebrate Makar Sankranti and Pongal in their special ways.
Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.
'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'
With the spate of businesses turning their attention to Ayodhya, land rates have shot up, in some pockets by as much as 10 times. Whether one walks into a hotel lobby or sits down for a meal, land deals are being discussed at every other table -- one on one or among groups.
Chefs from India's finest restaurants share recipes of their signature dishes for you to whip up in your kitchen. Avantika Bhuyan lists them.
Malaika Arora feasted on an appetising Mallu spread including rice, aviyal, sambar, papadum and thoran.
We bring you traditional Bengali preparations to help celebrate Durga Puja.
Shailja Tomar tells us how to make this traditional Rajasthani sweet.
Indrani Roy shares 4 traditional Bengali preparations for the festive season. You can share yours too!
Spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, this fruity delight is sure to impress every one.
From a galaxy far, far away to apna Bollywood and everything in between, Sukanya Verma shows us there's much to binge on OTT this week.
Ramapriya Suresh shows us how to make a traditional Pongal recipe.
This Mother's Day, strengthen the bond of love with your mother over delicious delicacies.
These regional dishes will tease your taste buds.
Zelda Pande recounts the specialness with which Diwali was celebrated in her home in Ranchi.
Chef Jihad El Chami, Hotel Sahara Star, Mabruk shared these recipes.
Kumudini Shetty tells you how to dish up some traditional savouries.
Bariatric surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala shares interesting recipes in his new book.
Rediff reader Charu shares these quick and easy snacks recipes to enjoy this Diwali!
Mini Ribeiro gets top chefs to share the best chutney recipes.
All about India's favorite summer beverage/dessert indulgences.
A fabulous vegetarian spread and an amazing range of sweets are also hallmarks of Bengali cuisine.
Wow your guests with these delicious modak preparations.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
A look at the several varieties of Misal Pav you must try.
Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.
Dr G Padma Vijay's latest book has recipes for all.
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