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Recipe: Roopa's Amritsari Chole

Are there many who can pass up a meal of Chole Bhature? Very few right! Chef...

Recipe: Mango, Apple, Avocado Nori Crisp

The sunny sweetness of mango is married with a diced apple and a buttery...

India's Thanda Funda With 7 Delights

All about India's favorite summer beverage/dessert indulgences.

Recipe: Manisha's Rava Idlis With Sambar, Chutney

Manisha masters making home Rava Idlis. She provides recipes for chutney and...

Recipe: South Indian-Style Chawli With Chawli

Beans cooked with boiled legumes is a great everyday tadkari to pack in your...

Say Cheese: India's Own 9 Special Varieties

Cheese isn't just a European story. Cheeses of all varieties are eaten right...

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Recipes: Zelda's Hearty Cool-Down Salads

Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.

Karwari Recipes: Tisryachi Ek-Shippi, Ananasache Sasam

Karwar, a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is known...

Recipe: Carrot And Walnut Dip

It's a dip that's tasty, packs a crunch and brims with powerful nutrients.

Chicken Foo Yung: 15-Min Omelette Recipe

An Indo-Chinese take on eggs, Hitesh Harisinghani makes Chicken Foo Yung, a...

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have...

Recipe: Tripura Fish Stew Muya Gudok

Master making a stew from the North Eastern state.

Odisha Recipe: Pratibha's Ghanta Tarkari

Ghanta Tarkari is a classic Odia dish prepared using a mix of seasonal...

Inside Thailand: Beauty, Vice, Reality

Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.

Easter Recipes: Chicken Bhuna Masala, Mutton Korma

Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their...

Recipe: Kadhi Samosa Chaat

Kadhi and samosas do make an exciting combo, believe it or not! There's...

8 Foods For Freedom From Constipation

What to know when you can't go.

Recipe: Hitesh's Dill Mutton Liver

Hitesh Harisinghani presents a sumptuous weekend special. Unusually, he fries...

Recipe: Chef Nabar's Bisi Bele Bhaat

Bisi Bele Bhaat, the traditional Indian one-pot meal that is the Southern...

Recipe: Homestyle Prawn Curry

Chef Varun Inamdar incorporates millets in a coastal Homestyle Prawn Curry.

Chicken Adobo: Filipino Classic That Has My Heart!

Mayur Sanap discovers a memorable chicken preparation in the Philippines.

Lucknow & 10 Other Dishes/Places Celebrated By UNESCO

From coffee to recipes that span centuries, UNESCO's Intangible Heritage...

Recipes: An Exciting Arunachal Platter

Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.

7 Countries: The World's Biggest Butter/Ghee Lovers

From French bakeries to Danish breakfasts, butter and ghee bring warmth,...

Best Foods For Cardiac Exercise Routine

A body works like a well-oiled machine and exercise increases its demands. To...

10 Must-Try Mutton Dishes

Meat lovers all over India look forward to the holy month of Ramzan. It is...

Recipe: Sunita's Carrot Halwa Laddoos

Sunita Harisinghani tranforms traditional carrot halwa into bite-sized Gajjar...

7 Ekdum Traditional Rasam Recipes To Keep Handy

Rasam is a tangy, peppery broth from South India. Often enjoyed over steamed...

Taste of Flowers: 10 Unique Indian Recipes With Phool

Flowers aren't just pretty -- they're delicious! Discover how India turns...

Recipes: Mangalore Clams, Bengal Prawns

Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious...

10 Recipes Celebrating March

Spring calls for newly-harvested glossy vegetables and fruits, fresh...

The Delicious Dessert India Forgot

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

10-Min Recipe: Mushroom Spinach Omelette

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

Recipe: Chef Sabyasachi's Walnut Barfi

Cashews might be the preferred nut for Diwali sweets. But why not try...

Fruit Kheer: 20-Min Recipe

This Diwali, plan a fresh fruit kheer that will win hearts.

Manisha's Mangalore Goli Baje Recipe

Golden, crunchy on the outside with a soft core, these famous coastal...

The Methi Pithla Kareena And Alia Enjoyed

A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor...

Recipe: Varun's Black Pepper Paneer

Packed with punchy flavours, the chef's burnt garlic and black pepper paneer...

Recipe: Walnut Pancakes With Maple Walnut Butter

Whip up fluffy, golden Walnut Pancakes and serve it with fragrant maple butter.

How Safe Is Your State's Food?

India's Food Safety Index 2023-2024 shows state-wise scores (out of 100)...

Gobi Ka Kheer: 20-Min Recipe

A creamy Indian-style pudding made from -- wait for it -- cauliflower and...

Odisha's Favourite Kakara Pitha Recipe

Odisha's special occasion dessert.

Recipe: Roopa's Vegetable Muffins

Quite an exotic and fancy-looking vegetable creation by Chef Roopa Nabar.

Recipe: Tandoori Cauliflower & Broccoli

Mediterranean meets tandoori in Chef Sarab Kapoor's inspired Mediterranean...

Recipe: Vidhya's Pahadi Jakhiya Alu

A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya,...

Baby Prawns With Methi: 15-Min Recipe

It's a bewitching combo of greens with seafood.

Onam: Parippu Curry, Nendran Payasam

Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.

8 Foods That Cause A Build-Up Of Uric Acid

What you eat may trigger gout, an uncomfortable joint issue. When too much...

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

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

Recipe: Sunita's Mangalorean Pumpkin Roti

A favourite breakfast food or snack with your chai.

9 Italian Dishes You Ought To Taste

Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated...

8 Delish Green Methi Recipes

Healthy greens fenugreek or methi leaves needs a regular place in your menus....

Ulundu Kozhukattai, TN's Savoury Modak

In Tamil Nadu a steamed, spicy delicacy, looking like a modak, is made for...

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao,...

Recipes: Kozhi Thirakkal, Kavuni Arisi

Let's venture to deeper Tamil Nadu and sample two dishes that showcase the...

Recipe: Walnut Key Lime Pie Smoothie

This creamy, tangy smoothie tastes like a treat but is healthy and fuels like...

Recipe: Palak Paneer With A Twist!

A rustic spin on your favourite Palak Paneer.

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.

Recipes: Gongura Pappu, Tomato Pappu

Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.

12 Most Delightful Foods Of Hyderabad

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff went to Hyderabad for the first time and was blown...

10 Must-Eat Foods for Better Health

In 2026, try and include these 10 crucial foods in your diet.

10 Tastiest Ways To Eat Your Greens

Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday...

Riddle Of The Kumbh & Bhutte Ka Shorba

A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.

7 Foods That Improve Productivity

Sweetened beverages, white bread, desserts increase glucose levels rapidly,...

Odia Sweet, Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and...

Beware! 'Healthy' Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

They seem harmless, even good for you, but these everyday kitchen staples...

Recipe:Grilled Mustard Fish With Broccoli

Mustard-crusted air-fried fish is a refreshing start-the-week entree. Chef...

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.

Raja Parba Special: Shristi's Poda Pitha

Enjoyed best during Raja, it's a unique dessert from Odisha.

7 Smart Food Safety Tips To Prevent Sickness

On World Food Safety Day: Stay safe, eat smart!

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what...

Xmas Recipes: Pudicherry Vivikum, Bengal Chicken Curry

Christian communities across different states of India have unique family...

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...

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...

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,...

Chef Vicky Ratnani's Millet Chaat Recipe

Struggling to find ways to incorporate millets tastily into your diet? Chef...

Recipe: Jayanti's Lauki Chana Dal

A dish is meant for those who would like something light, healthy that goes...

Recipe: Chef Ajay Chopra's Berry Pulao

A sumptuous pulao waiting to be made.

12 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate

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

8 Recipes That Define Parsi Food

From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a...

Who Eats The Most Cheese: The 7 Top Cheese Consumers

According to World Population Review 2025 data, United States eats the most...

Recipe: Dahi Kebabs

Walnut, yoghurt and bread-based kebabs to have with cocktails.

Recipe: Vaal Or Butter Beans Curry

Quick, nutritious curry of butter beans that tastes wonderful slopped over...

Identify The Dishes In An Onam Sadhya

Click on the items for their recipes.

Chicken Foo Yung: 15-Min Omelette Recipe

An Indo-Chinese take on eggs, Hitesh Harisinghani makes Chicken Foo Yung, a...

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have...

Recipe: Tripura Fish Stew Muya Gudok

Master making a stew from the North Eastern state.

Recipe: Kadhi Samosa Chaat

Kadhi and samosas do make an exciting combo, believe it or not! There's...

8 Foods For Freedom From Constipation

What to know when you can't go.

Recipe: Hitesh's Dill Mutton Liver

Hitesh Harisinghani presents a sumptuous weekend special. Unusually, he fries...

Lucknow & 10 Other Dishes/Places Celebrated By UNESCO

From coffee to recipes that span centuries, UNESCO's Intangible Heritage...

Recipes: An Exciting Arunachal Platter

Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.

7 Countries: The World's Biggest Butter/Ghee Lovers

From French bakeries to Danish breakfasts, butter and ghee bring warmth,...

7 Ekdum Traditional Rasam Recipes To Keep Handy

Rasam is a tangy, peppery broth from South India. Often enjoyed over steamed...

Taste of Flowers: 10 Unique Indian Recipes With Phool

Flowers aren't just pretty -- they're delicious! Discover how India turns...

Recipes: Mangalore Clams, Bengal Prawns

Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious...

Recipe: Chef Sabyasachi's Walnut Barfi

Cashews might be the preferred nut for Diwali sweets. But why not try...

Fruit Kheer: 20-Min Recipe

This Diwali, plan a fresh fruit kheer that will win hearts.

Manisha's Mangalore Goli Baje Recipe

Golden, crunchy on the outside with a soft core, these famous coastal...

How Safe Is Your State's Food?

India's Food Safety Index 2023-2024 shows state-wise scores (out of 100)...

Gobi Ka Kheer: 20-Min Recipe

A creamy Indian-style pudding made from -- wait for it -- cauliflower and...

Odisha's Favourite Kakara Pitha Recipe

Odisha's special occasion dessert.

Baby Prawns With Methi: 15-Min Recipe

It's a bewitching combo of greens with seafood.

Onam: Parippu Curry, Nendran Payasam

Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.

8 Foods That Cause A Build-Up Of Uric Acid

What you eat may trigger gout, an uncomfortable joint issue. When too much...

8 Delish Green Methi Recipes

Healthy greens fenugreek or methi leaves needs a regular place in your menus....

Ulundu Kozhukattai, TN's Savoury Modak

In Tamil Nadu a steamed, spicy delicacy, looking like a modak, is made for...

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao,...

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.

Recipes: Gongura Pappu, Tomato Pappu

Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.

12 Most Delightful Foods Of Hyderabad

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff went to Hyderabad for the first time and was blown...

7 Foods That Improve Productivity

Sweetened beverages, white bread, desserts increase glucose levels rapidly,...

Odia Sweet, Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and...

Beware! 'Healthy' Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

They seem harmless, even good for you, but these everyday kitchen staples...

Raja Parba Special: Shristi's Poda Pitha

Enjoyed best during Raja, it's a unique dessert from Odisha.

7 Smart Food Safety Tips To Prevent Sickness

On World Food Safety Day: Stay safe, eat smart!

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what...

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...

Chef Vicky Ratnani's Millet Chaat Recipe

Struggling to find ways to incorporate millets tastily into your diet? Chef...

Recipe: Jayanti's Lauki Chana Dal

A dish is meant for those who would like something light, healthy that goes...

Recipe: Chef Ajay Chopra's Berry Pulao

A sumptuous pulao waiting to be made.

Recipe: Dahi Kebabs

Walnut, yoghurt and bread-based kebabs to have with cocktails.

Recipe: Vaal Or Butter Beans Curry

Quick, nutritious curry of butter beans that tastes wonderful slopped over...

Identify The Dishes In An Onam Sadhya

Click on the items for their recipes.