India celebrates Maha Shivaratri as a festival. In certain regions of the country, people honour Shiva by fasting, whereas in other regions, devotees swarm to Shiva-focused temples. Himachal Pradesh ...

Every year, Mahashivratri is observed as a day-long fast for worship and for developing spiritual harmony. It is also a time ...

Deep-fry the bread slices in oil until crispy and golden. Set aside to cool. Add the sugar, cardamom powder, and custard powder to the thick milk. Turn sugar into syrup. Coat fried bread slices with ...

We all love frothy coffees and shakes, but going to the cafe every time we crave one might hit our pockets pretty soon. So, ...

Try this besan masala roti, and transport your taste buds to Rajasthan. It has a tasty stuffing and is eaten with spicy garlic chutney! Meanwhile, take another bowl to make the stuffing. Add jeera, ...

Divide the mixture into small equal portions and shape into round or oval cutlets. Press it gently so that it remains firm and even. In a pan, heat oil on medium flame. Place the cutlets on it ...

Ready to ditch the dusty traditions and give your festive spread a serious glow-up? This year we are turning the sacred herb ...

Soak basmati rice. Clean and chop the spinach. Heat a pressure cooker. Add ghee, cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon and cloves. Temper it. Add the shahi jeera. Fry for 2 mins on medium flame. Add the ...

In a pan, dry roast 1 cup rolled oats on a low flame for 3 to 4 minutes until it turns crisp. Let cool down thoroughly, then grind to make a fine powder. To this batter, add chopped onion, green ...

Cooling, nourishing, and deeply symbolic, thandai is more than a festive drink on Mahashivratri. Discover why it’s offered to ...

Compote is fruit cooked lightly into a soft, glossy topping that feels homemade. Know what compote really is and know how to ...

Author and journalist Pronoti Datta’s latest book, In the Beginning There Was Bombay Duck, uses food as a lens to trace ...