Category Archives: Lifestyle

Express Recipes: How to make Kaju Korma in less than 30 minutes

  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


Five exotic Mango recipes you must try

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


Out Back

  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


Breakfast recipe: Start your day with yummy and nutritious Banana Pancakes

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


Dessert of the day: How to make the perfect Malai Kulfi

  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, study claims

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


Healthy breakfast recipe: How to make Palak Paneer Dosa

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


Desiya Cafe will take you on a cross-country culinary journey

  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


‘Lifestyle and stress impact health greatly’

Sugar check: Padma Mukkamala has been taking pills for the past four years to control diabetes. Padma Mukkamala, a 54-year-old housewife, has been taking medicines to control diabetes for the past four years. Though the disease doesn’t run in her family, her doctor explained that poor eating habits, lifestyle and stress could have been the triggers. Padma said she has Read More


Make this traditional gravy from the temple town of Srirangam

  While sambhar is an important part of a South Indian meal, the thick, tangy vatha kuzhambu is another speciality that is quick to make, especially since it doesn’t include any other form of lentils that need to be boiled to cook it. Vatha Kuzhambu is a tangy, spicy gravy, which is usually served as a side dish for curd Read More