Have leftover idlis but don’t know what to do with it? You can make an interesting snack with it and team it with your evening tea. Ingredients Idli – 6 to 7 Chaat masala – 1 tsp Oil – for frying idli   Method * Take one idli and cut it into four parts. Likewise cut all the idlis. * Read More

You cannot go wrong with strawberry ice-cream. An evergreen frozen dessert which can be served on all occasions. And it’s especially a hit among kids. Serves 6 Ingredients 200-250 gm fresh ripe strawberries 250 gm fresh cream, 6 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tsp gelatine, 2-3 tbsp strawberry crush ½ tsp strawberry essence a few drops of red food colour (optional) Read More

  Kaju Korma is something you would love to make on a special occasion as it has a royal feel to it. The luscious and flavourful preparation will definitely add a zing to your party menu and it’s quite easy to prepare; takes only 25 minutes. For 4 to 5 members Time – 25 minutes Ingredients Cashews – 50 grams Read More

Rich in sweetness, flavour and succulent texture, we bring 5 exotic mango dishes for you. #1 Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango By Masterchef Chef Kanchit Vong Vi Chai, Dao Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 1 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon tapioca starch 3 mangos, peeled and sliced 1 Read More

  Overlooking Green Park and Hauz Khas is the somewhat curiously named Backyard. Curious, because it resembles the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, draped over two upper stories and replete with plants, quirky objet d’ art, and those mist sprayers, so necessary in Delhi outdoors in the summer. The menu is essentially comfort food, with a twist. The salads come in Read More

We are back on the breakfast menu! And why should we not? Breakfast has to be the most important and nutritious meal to kickstart your day with. Today we bring you the recipe of banana pancakes. The basic pancakes are very easy and simple to do and while I have added banana here, (mainly because I had some over-ripe bananas Read More

  It’s very difficult to say no to this sweet and creamy delight, even in winters. The mouth-watering Malai Kulfi can be easily prepared at home. Malai Kulfi Ingredients 1 ltr Full cream milk 1/2 cup (80-90 grams) powdered sugar 8-10 Cashew nuts 4 Green Cardamom 10-12 Pistachios   Method *  Take milk in a utensil and boil. Take milk Read More

PEOPLE are less likely to trust healthy lifestyle advice from a fat nurse, a study found. Even a cyber-nurse giving advice anonymously online may have more credibility than a real-life fat one, the study said.   ALAMY   People are less likely to trust healthy lifestyle advice (stock image) University of Chichester psychologists quizzed 98 people aged 18 to 85. Read More

When you think of dosa, the first preparation that comes to your mind is that of masala dosa. We can however make our favourite snack healthier by experimenting with its filling. So, if you don’t feel like having plain dosa, but can’t really have potatoes, this recipe is perfect for you. Palak Paneer Dosa Ingredients Dosa batter (2-3 cups) Spinach Read More

  An overspill of patriotism led us to Desiya Cafe, recently opened at the end of the lane at Hauz Khas Village. The moment we walked in, what came across were the interiors that were very Indian hipster, a decorative style encompassing Hinglish paraphrased in pop-coloured graffiti, vintage posters and signs, desi bric-a-brac, lanterns and upturned chai glasses serving as Read More