ZELDA PANDE

Zelda Pande dreams about food all the time. Recipe collecting is a passion for her, so is planning her week's menu. She cooks to relax. And to feed people. She welcomes comments, suggestions and is happy to offer cooking tips. You can e-mail the author at zelda.pande@rediffmail.com

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Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice
Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Two types of cabbage give this Chinese rice its crunchy but excellent flavour.

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...

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa
Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Gajjar halwa made from this dark variety of carrots is slightly more earthy-tasting...

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice
Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Edamame + truffle oil + basmati rice = an exquisite combo.

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti
Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in...

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

What People Munch On At Half-Time
Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

Dinners At The School On The Hill
Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Barnes School, Devlali, is famous for its dal. But everything tastes good in...

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi
Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

How to make dahi a part of your daily diet.

SEE: How to make dahi at home
Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Zelda Pande shows you how to make curd from scratch.

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches
Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Should you buy an air fryer. Is it for you? What can you make with it?

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast
Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Do you know how to buy the best lady's fingers? Or choose the best cauliflower?

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese
Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle
Rediff.com15 May 2024

What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made...

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did
Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers
Rediff.com2 May 2024

What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup
Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.

Recipe: Summer Fig Rocket Salad
Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Figs in a salad? Gorgeous to the tongue.

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup
Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The zestful, satisfying mixed vegetable Italian soup makes for a special meal.

Recipe: Kashmiri Methi Chaman
Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Kashmiris know how to make paneer best.