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
It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.
Have fun in the sun with these cool tips.
You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.
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.
A stir-fried preparation with gourd and Bengal gram.
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.
Nutritionist Neha Ranglani tells you how to stay warm and healthy during winters.
Amul Suryakant Tamboli shares his special recipe.
'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.
Two wonderful recipes from Pratibha Karan's The Book Of Dals.
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.
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.
Delicious street food onto your dinner table.
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 peanut stuffed snack invented for winter evenings with garam chai.
Here are some herbs and spices easily available in the kitchen that can also help you boost your immune system and prevent such infections.
'Do not wash your hair immediately after playing Holi; instead, brush your hair to remove dry colours from your scalp.'
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Welcome the monsoon with these special rainy treats.
A warm bowl of any of these khichdis are perfect for a light supper.
'The Indian dishes I am most excited to taste are the ones I haven't encountered before.'
Reader N Murali sent us this raw mango recipe. Share yours!
On Makar Sankranti, prepare these easy-to-make delectable recipes.
Get transported to Bengal with this simple, yum meal.
Rediff reader Annapoorni, 51 from Polibetta, Karnataka shared this interesting recipe.
Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.
A delicious recipe that will make you feel close to Goa.
Caffeine is a bronchodilator that may improve airflow, says Pavithra N Raj.
Chef Kuldeep Garude, Executive Chef, Elior India shares his special winter recipe.
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