Equipment recipes

A quick and easy accompaniment from the Karnataka repertoire, the Tomato Gojju is a spicy tomato curry with shades of tanginess and sweetness too. The tomato is sautéed and flavoured with a traditional tempering, a little jaggery ....

One of the all-time favourites of all chocolate-lovers, the Molten Lava Cake is so popular that it is sold not just in patisseries and desser ....

The word cannelloni is derived from 'canna' and literally means big tubes of pasta. These homemade , fresh Pasta sheets are boiled, filled and rolled up into a cylindrical shape to form cannelloni and generally baked in a rich sauce . Filled with a mixture of baked beans and red capsicum, this c ....

Jazz up your tea-time with this awesomely crunchy snack that hails from Karnataka. Very famous in the Mysore region, the Maddur Vada is a classic evening snack made by deep-frying a dough o ....

A homemade pie crust houses a creamy filling of cauliflower and broccoli in white sauce, flavoured with pepper and covered with cheese, ready to be baked into a delicacy that none can resist! The pie crust has a superb melt-in-the-mouth texture, which perfectly complements the gooey filling. J ....

Cauliflower, potatoes and onions make a winning combination, whether they come together in a pulao, a subzi, a sandwich or

With an attractive mix of textures and flavours, the Spring Onion and Olive Thin Crust Pizza is a pizza-lover’s dream come true. It has a nice garlicky flavour, which couples beautifully with the crunch of onions and the pungency of olives, to give you a truly delightful experience. As with ....

The herby taste of celery and the pungency of garlic team up to make a superb spread for toasted bread. The Cheese Celery Garlic Toast has everything that a toast-lover would ask for - crispy bread, a dab of flavourful spread and a dash of cheese too. You can enjoy this as a

Here’s an awesomely tasty fast food from the kitchens of South Africa. An all-time favourite in that region, Bunny Chow or Bunny as it is fondly called is made by hollowing out a loaf of bread and filling it with tongue-tickling curry. Believed to have its roots in the Durban

A unique way for the kids to relish a healthy snack

This dosa is so tasty and cheesy and scrumptious that it could well be a strong competitor for pizzas! Palak Cheese Dosa is an innovative recipe that features buttery dosas layered with a paste of palak, cheese, onions, tomatoes and other taste-givers, followed by a topping of grated cheese. Fol ....

An interesting variant of the ever-popular dosa, these Quick Mini Soya Dosas are made with a combination of soya and rice flours. The best part is that it is made with readymade flours, and does not require you to soak or grind anything, not even the urad. A sprinkling of fruit salt replaces the fer ....

Kewra essence is a flavouring substance extracted from the flower of the Pandanus or screw pine tree. An irresistible flavour, it is commonly used in north India and Pakistan, as well as in places like Australia and the Pacific Islands, where the trees are found in large numbers. This Kewra Phirni i ....

Ragda Patties is an all-time favourite Mumbai roadside snack, comprising crisp and spicy potato patties drowned in a gravy with boiled white peas. Here, we have enhanced the recipe further, by stuffing the potato patties with a tangy, sweet and spicy filling. Laced with chutneys and garnished wi ....

If anybody has an incurable sweet tooth, it’s a Bengali – and they are proud of it. Mostly made of dairy products, Bengali sweets have a unique flavour and amazing mouth-feel. Ranging from sweet curds to rasagolla, their sweets are now famous all over the world. Of these, Bhapa Doi is a rich and ....

This salad is a mélange of flavors and colors. It is quiet refreshing with the combination of fresh vegetables and tangy pineapple prepared in citrus sweet dressing. Toss in crisp iceberg lettuce, it adds a definite crunch to the salad. Serve immediately and ....

A gooey, cheesy, saucy and spicy starter with a mind-boggling flavour and texture, Stuffed Jalapenos is sure to excite anybody who takes a bite! Here, roasted jalapenos are stuffed with a creamy paneer mixture, topped with chunky salsa and cheese, and baked to ....

Healthy Rava and Sprouts Pancakes is a easy-to-make healthy food for your child's lunch box. It can be made in just 15-20 minutes time. Very much loved by children.

Grated carrot mixed with peanut and spices makes a healthy lunch box recipe.

Rich with the aroma of ghee, these Spinach Rotis are a thoughtful addition to any meal. The whole wheat dough is fortified with spinach puree, which adds to the nutrient content, flavour and visual appeal of the rotis. It also makes the rotis a bit softer than usual and quite enjoyable. A dash o ....

Sumptuous khichdi gets an exciting double-twist in this recipe. With the addition of spices, garlic and coconut, the khichdi itself gets a little richer, but when served with a tongue-tickling curry sauce, it becomes nonpareil! The tomato-based sauce is prepared with a masala paste that features alm ....

South Indian festival menus are just not complete without Moong Dal Payasam. Considered as one of the most auspicious offerings to God, it is made during most pujas, and is served as the first item on the plantain leaf during a traditional meal. Moong ....

With ripe mangoes, you think of making everything from ice-cream and smoothies to fruit salads and muffins – everything except a savoury curry, right? Just think – why not? Savoury and spicy, at the same time tangy and sweet, the Ripe Mango Curry is one in a million. Exotic but dashingly tasty, ....

This South Indian style subzi will enable you to appreciate the naturally interesting taste of drumstick leaves, because it does not use heavy masalas. Just a traditional tempering and a mixture of coconut and minimal spices is enough to accentuate the t ....