If there's one food combination that never fails to spell comfort, then it has to be dal tadka, along with some steamed rice. Top it with oodles of ghee, and pickles and onions on the side, and in no ...

If there is one comfort food common in all Indian households, it has to be the classic dal, right? The soothing flavours, easy recipes and comforting feel on the palate makes dal one of the ...

We'd asked you, dear readers to share recipes of your favourite Mummy ka Khana. Rediff reader Lajja Bhutra, 28, from Chennai shared a recipe she learned from her mother Santosh Bhutra. ALSO SEE: Mom's ...

August 17 is Parsi New Year. Before you go around wishing your Parsi friends on their new year and asking them to feed you dhansak, know that it’s the one thing you likely won’t be served on that day.

Maharashtrian Masala Rice: A Flavorful Twist If you're tired of the usual dal-chawal, pulao, or basic vegetable dishes, ...

Tools: You’ll need a heavy-bottomed, 6-quart / 6-L stockpot or Dutch oven with a lid and an 8-inch / 20-cm sauté pan. Note: If you love tomatoes, add 1 diced tomato with the spices in Step 5. This is ...