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: Cheese Quesadillas With Pico de Gallo And Salsa
Rediff.com13 hours ago

Are you a fan of Mexican food? Then this recipe is meant for you.

A Neighbour Like No Other And Her Chole Recipe
Rediff.com14 hours ago

My doctor neighbour makes the best Chole -- not too spicy, not too thick, tangy and...

How To Steal A Recipe...
Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Getting hold of a recipe requires a skill even James Bond cannot master.

Recipe: Fiery Mirchi Ka Salan
Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

If you have never tasted Hyderbadi Mirchi Ka Salan you have missed something in life.

Bangkok Love Story... And A Recipe
Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will...

What People Munch On At Half-Time
Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

What do we eat when we watch football?

A Green Banana Adventure
Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

It took years and years to bump into a green banana and learn how to eat it.

Riding Streetcars And Sandwiching Across San Francisco
Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Grill these drippy avocado sandwiches, stuffed with cheese and mayo a la San Francisco.

Recipes: Zelda's Hearty Cool-Down Salads
Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.

The Delicious Dessert India Forgot
Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Cook up one of the most elegant desserts of France at home -- it's a cinch to make.

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant
Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food,...

Bewitched By London's Thumkada
Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Why London keeps calling... And a recipe.

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember
Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!

Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba
Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.

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.