It is important to do a small skin test before buying colours for Holi. Natural colours would wash off with water without leaving any marks
Sama or samak rice is a great source of energy and has lesser calories than rice and when made into a traditional vrat pulau is very tasty.
It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.
A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.
Rasam is my Amma's go-to solution for all ailments, be they a cold, cough, fever or a headache.
Nutritionist Neha Ranglani tells you how to stay warm and healthy during winters.
A stir-fried preparation with gourd and Bengal gram.
You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.
Amul Suryakant Tamboli shares his special recipe.
Since your liver works hard to purify and detoxify your body, it is important to maintain good health of this vital organ and keep it healthy naturally, advises Dr Hansaji Yogendra.
'I'd define my personal style as comfy, timeless and easy going.'
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.
Crispy wedges of nutty-tasting purple yam or kand make for a great snack break.
Start the day with a glass of warm water, lemon, and a teaspoon of honey.
These recipes are sure to delight your loved ones.
These recipes will remind you of your grandmother's cooking.
Two wonderful recipes from Pratibha Karan's The Book Of Dals.
Everything you need to keep your skin soft and glowing all year round is just one room away.
The time-tested traditional foods that our grandparents relied on may not be very popular. But their nutritional diversity is indisputable, says Ameve Sharma.
Here are some herbs and spices easily available in the kitchen that can also help you boost your immune system and prevent such infections.
Delicious street food onto your dinner table.
'Do not wash your hair immediately after playing Holi; instead, brush your hair to remove dry colours from your scalp.'
A peanut stuffed snack invented for winter evenings with garam chai.
Welcome the monsoon with these special rainy treats.
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Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.
A warm bowl of any of these khichdis are perfect for a light supper.
Reader N Murali sent us this raw mango recipe. Share yours!
On Makar Sankranti, prepare these easy-to-make delectable recipes.
Rediff reader Annapoorni, 51 from Polibetta, Karnataka shared this interesting recipe.
'The Indian dishes I am most excited to taste are the ones I haven't encountered before.'
Get transported to Bengal with this simple, yum meal.
A delicious recipe that will make you feel close to Goa.
Caffeine is a bronchodilator that may improve airflow, says Pavithra N Raj.
Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.
This spicy tangy preparation is quite popular during the festival season.
