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Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.

Kulfi To Kakigōri: 8 Top Ice Creams

A look at how ice cream is eaten in different places all over the world.

Recipes: 5 Easy Vegetable Doshas

Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out...

Finding The Perfect Goan Seafood Curry

Sona Bahadur's Goa currython yielded interesting results.

Mumbai Among Top 8 Foodie Cities

TasteAtlas, a globally recognised digital guide to food, has unveiled its...

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Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba

A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.

Rediff's Top 10 Recipes For 2025

We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.

Recipe: Roopa's Air-Fried Roast Chicken

Golden, crispy Air-Fried Roast Chicken is an entree that's show-stopping...

The New Dining Destinations of India

Dining today isn't just about food -- it's about the experience and the story.

9 Foods You SHOULD Be Eating

Take stock! Are your meals nourishing? Healthy? Above all, balanced? It...

'Husband Fights About Money, Food'

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation, explains how...

Recipe: Chicken Dum Biryani

Getting the hang of making dum biryani at home is not hard at all. Ravi...

13 Christmas Dinners Across The World

How the world dines on Christmas.

13 Magic Malai Dishes

Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to...

Best and Worst Foods To Eat Before and After Yoga

Your yoga practice doesn't start on the mat; it begins in the kitchen, says...

Recipe: Satya's Sweet Potato Sabzi

Sweet potatoes, with a light seasoning using coconut oil, and a touch of...

Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice

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

Which Cuisines Were Voted World's Top 7?

TasteAtlas, the online international food guide, has announced its cuisine...

6 Reasons Why Apricots Are A Superfood

Apricots aren't just nutritious. Health sites, like Cleveland Clinic, place...

8 Foods Rich In The Healing Vitamin K

Vitamin K has a key role in the human body... Where to find it and why you...

7 Superfoods To Improve Digestion

Good digestion is, of course, connected to your food choices. On World...

Recipe: Bethica's Tasty Tomato Halwa

Tomato? Yup, tomato is the mainstay of this gorgeous halwa.

Recipe: Crabs With Malabar Spinach

The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean...

11 Amazingly Different Recipes For Our Beloved Kadhi

Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on...

Bohri Recipes: Mutton Curry, Khichada

Adrika Anand delves into the world of Bohri food to learn how to make the...

Great Dates: 7 Reasons Why They Are Sexy

Dates occupy a special place among dried fruits. They're nourishing,...

A Master Class In Goan Food: 8 Special Recipes

Several ingredients make Goan food deliciously stand apart: Very fresh...

Recipe: Shristi's Odia Kurujathaka Khaja

These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the...

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa

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

Recipe: Cucumber Millet Khichdi

Chef Sneha Singhi presents a millet version with cucumber for an extra boost...

12 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate

Dr Aarti Ullal, physician and diabetologist at the Gleneagles Hospital,...

10-Min Recipe: Mushroom Spinach Omelette

Jazz up a plain omelette with a few mushrooms and spinach and you have a...

Yes To Dessert, No To Guilt...

"Multi-hyphenation is the future. Everybody should do everything. After all,...

Easter Recipe: Choc Mousse Pancake Stack

Bring Easter in with a magnificent dessert at the end of your holiday repast.

Durga's Amma's Yummy Onion Sambar

Gouri Venugopal's sambar is unparalleled as far her daughter Durga and...

Recipe: Veggie Dumplings In Tomato Sauce

Air-fried vegetable dumplings are dunked into a tomato sauce layered with...

World's 9 Best Chicken Dishes Includes Butter Chicken

TasteAtlas has unveiled its global line-up of top chicken dishes. It's no...

Kanda Bhajji: 15-Min Recipe

Pakoras are much celebrated in the monsoon. But who doesn't enjoy a plate of...

Recipe: Sunita's No-Oil Mung Dosa

Dosa is often tastiest when made using a dal-rice batter and frying it crispy...

11 Lesser-Known Street Foods Of India

The wide variety of street food defines the culinary adventure India is. We...

7 Foods Best Had Before Bed For Better Sleep

Quality sleep is very essential for overall health and boosting immunity,...

'If You Don't Take Time To Cook Food...'

'Nutrition is always higher when you consume fresh food. Whether it's heated,...

8 Desi Dishes And Their Firang Cousins

Across continents and cultures, people unknowingly cook similar dishes --...

Greek Salad: 5-Min Recipe

Whip up a refreshing Greek Salad in just 5 minutes! Bursting with crisp...

Brain Food: 8 Foods To Perk Up Memory & Brain Function

In this modern age, when so many environmental factors erode our health and...

Recipe: Bethica's Bun Dosas

A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but...

Paneer, Gulab Jamun... 11 Non-Indian Indian Foods

Wait, WHAT? Samosa is not an Indian snack? The beloved Gulab Jamun did not...

Lucknowi Galouti Kebabs: 15-Min Recipe

With Lucknowi food in the global spotlight, it's time to make the elegant...

7 Recipes For India's All-Time Favourite -- Puris

They come out of hot kadhais of oil fragrant, golden. Armies of puffed balls...

12 Gorgeous Delicacies Of Globally-Recognised Lucknow

Lucknow has officially been named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy at the...

12 Fabulously Delicious Ramzan Street Food!

Indian street food reaches its zenith during Ramzan when any and every kind...

Recipe: Bethica's Poha Vada

Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.

Protein vs Junk Food: What Is India Spending More On?

Food budgets in urban areas spent less on protein as compared to beverages...

Recipe: Bethica's Makhana Millet Tikkis

Why can't tikkis be made with millets and makhana?

Chicken Corn Soup: 20-Min Recipe

Chicken Soup is everyone's favourite. To it Reshma Aslam adds sweet corn to...

10 Recipes For Mouth-Watering Idlis

South India's favourite breakfast has won hearts across the country. A day...

Top 10: Cocktail recipes for Valentine's Day

Get in the mood

10 Foods That Help Prevent Acid Reflux

Say goodbye to GERD and add these foods to your diet.

Recipe: Swiss Chocolate Rolls

Rediff reader Ria Ganwani sent us this recipe of Swiss Chocolate Rolls.

Butter Sev: 15-Min Diwali Recipe

A crunchy, melt-in-the-mouth Diwali essential that adds extra spice to your...

Diwali Recipe: Walnut Paneer Kebab

Hemasri Subramanian's Walnut Paneer Kebab is a delicious vegetarian treat --...

7 Tastiest Wraps In The World, One Is Indian

From sizzling street bites to globally-loved classics, the top wraps that...

No Whites! 4 White Foods To Limit For A Healthier You

Avoid these deadly diet whites and notice the improvement in your health.

7 High-Fibre Foods To Supercharge Your Diet

Eating food packed with dietary fibre contributes to a feeling of fullness...

Do You Know The Food Items Attracting 18% GST?

Know the food items that very oddly fall under 18% GST slab.

Sweets to Salads: 9 Recipes That Are All About Figs

From royal kitchens to festive feasts, figs have long symbolised richness and...

10 Best Foods to Boost Your Metabolism

Dr Arush Sabharwal, bariatric and metabolic surgeon at SCOD (Surgical Centre...

Pujo Recipe: Banana Flower Cutlets/Mochar Chops

Crisp, nutty patties made from tender banana blossoms, spiced and air-fried.

In Mumbai for Coldplay? Must Food Spots For You!

Are you ready to rock? First, indulge in Mumbai's top-rated street food.

How I Celebrated Makar Sankranti

Ghughutiya holds immense cultural and spiritual significance in Uttarakhand.

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Jaggery Halwa

Make a simple, delicious jaggery and suji halwa in your microwave.

Biscoot Ambode: 20-Min Recipe

Chef Roopa Nabar's Biscoot Ambode is a sumptuous South Indian snack, created...

Recipe: Corn Cheese Mushroom Quesadillas

A comforting delight, this dish brings together the sweetness of corn and the...

Ranveer Brar's Kadhi Pakora Recipe

Chef Ranveer Brar serves up his mother Surinder Kaur's Punjabi Kadhi bobbing...

Fridges Are Not ONLY For Food!

Did you know that a refrigerator has other various practical uses beyond...

6 Surprising Foods That Cause Glucose Spikes

Managing diabetes effectively involves being aware of all the kinds of foods...

What Foods Should Diabetics Eat?

rediffGURU Rajiv Kovil, a senior diabetologist and obesity specialist, offers...

The Morning Of Chauthi

Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of...

Ganesh Puja Recipes From 6 States

The Elephant God's big day is here on the morrow. Lord Ganesha will be feted...

Who Eats The Most Garlic? These 7 Countries! India?

Garlic, with its distinct, bewitching aroma, lifts the taste of food, be it...

No Parathas...5 Foods You Should NOT Have At Breakfast

Start your day right! Avoid these breakfast foods.

Avocado Toast With Toasted Walnut Dukkah

Sprouts, walnuts, carrots, lemon, avocados on toast is bound to be a healthy...

5 Healthy Indian Street Foods

Craving for street food without compromising your health? It's quite...

Raksha Bandhan: 8 Best Gifts For The Foodie Bhai

Is your brother that one person who asks "Aabhi khane mein kya hai?" at least...

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's...

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part...

Recipe: Sharada's Baingan Bharta

Sharada Ajmera will whip up this smoky delight for anyone who'd like to tuck...

On The Scent Of A Laddu

It should have been much easier to find this farsan maker's premises given...

Recipe: Jayanti's Gulab Paneer Laddoos

Ingredients like paneer, nuts, gulkand and coconut powder ensure these...

The New Dining Destinations of India

Dining today isn't just about food -- it's about the experience and the story.

9 Foods You SHOULD Be Eating

Take stock! Are your meals nourishing? Healthy? Above all, balanced? It...

'Husband Fights About Money, Food'

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation, explains how...

Best and Worst Foods To Eat Before and After Yoga

Your yoga practice doesn't start on the mat; it begins in the kitchen, says...

Recipe: Satya's Sweet Potato Sabzi

Sweet potatoes, with a light seasoning using coconut oil, and a touch of...

Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice

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

7 Superfoods To Improve Digestion

Good digestion is, of course, connected to your food choices. On World...

Recipe: Bethica's Tasty Tomato Halwa

Tomato? Yup, tomato is the mainstay of this gorgeous halwa.

Recipe: Crabs With Malabar Spinach

The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean...

A Master Class In Goan Food: 8 Special Recipes

Several ingredients make Goan food deliciously stand apart: Very fresh...

Recipe: Shristi's Odia Kurujathaka Khaja

These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the...

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa

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

Yes To Dessert, No To Guilt...

"Multi-hyphenation is the future. Everybody should do everything. After all,...

Easter Recipe: Choc Mousse Pancake Stack

Bring Easter in with a magnificent dessert at the end of your holiday repast.

Durga's Amma's Yummy Onion Sambar

Gouri Venugopal's sambar is unparalleled as far her daughter Durga and...

Recipe: Sunita's No-Oil Mung Dosa

Dosa is often tastiest when made using a dal-rice batter and frying it crispy...

11 Lesser-Known Street Foods Of India

The wide variety of street food defines the culinary adventure India is. We...

7 Foods Best Had Before Bed For Better Sleep

Quality sleep is very essential for overall health and boosting immunity,...

Brain Food: 8 Foods To Perk Up Memory & Brain Function

In this modern age, when so many environmental factors erode our health and...

Recipe: Bethica's Bun Dosas

A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but...

Paneer, Gulab Jamun... 11 Non-Indian Indian Foods

Wait, WHAT? Samosa is not an Indian snack? The beloved Gulab Jamun did not...

12 Fabulously Delicious Ramzan Street Food!

Indian street food reaches its zenith during Ramzan when any and every kind...

Recipe: Bethica's Poha Vada

Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.

Protein vs Junk Food: What Is India Spending More On?

Food budgets in urban areas spent less on protein as compared to beverages...

Top 10: Cocktail recipes for Valentine's Day

Get in the mood

10 Foods That Help Prevent Acid Reflux

Say goodbye to GERD and add these foods to your diet.

Recipe: Swiss Chocolate Rolls

Rediff reader Ria Ganwani sent us this recipe of Swiss Chocolate Rolls.

No Whites! 4 White Foods To Limit For A Healthier You

Avoid these deadly diet whites and notice the improvement in your health.

7 High-Fibre Foods To Supercharge Your Diet

Eating food packed with dietary fibre contributes to a feeling of fullness...

Do You Know The Food Items Attracting 18% GST?

Know the food items that very oddly fall under 18% GST slab.

In Mumbai for Coldplay? Must Food Spots For You!

Are you ready to rock? First, indulge in Mumbai's top-rated street food.

How I Celebrated Makar Sankranti

Ghughutiya holds immense cultural and spiritual significance in Uttarakhand.

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Jaggery Halwa

Make a simple, delicious jaggery and suji halwa in your microwave.

Fridges Are Not ONLY For Food!

Did you know that a refrigerator has other various practical uses beyond...

6 Surprising Foods That Cause Glucose Spikes

Managing diabetes effectively involves being aware of all the kinds of foods...

What Foods Should Diabetics Eat?

rediffGURU Rajiv Kovil, a senior diabetologist and obesity specialist, offers...

No Parathas...5 Foods You Should NOT Have At Breakfast

Start your day right! Avoid these breakfast foods.

Avocado Toast With Toasted Walnut Dukkah

Sprouts, walnuts, carrots, lemon, avocados on toast is bound to be a healthy...

5 Healthy Indian Street Foods

Craving for street food without compromising your health? It's quite...

Recipe: Sharada's Baingan Bharta

Sharada Ajmera will whip up this smoky delight for anyone who'd like to tuck...

On The Scent Of A Laddu

It should have been much easier to find this farsan maker's premises given...

Recipe: Jayanti's Gulab Paneer Laddoos

Ingredients like paneer, nuts, gulkand and coconut powder ensure these...