One of the biggest struggles in life is to lose weight. It’s easy to gain an extra pound effortlessly, but moving from an L to an M is definitely a …

Mangodi is dried moong dal nuggets and a speciality of Rajasthan. This dish is made with tomatoes, spices and mangodis. Best served as a side dish to rice or rotis. …

Parwal is a popular East Indian vegetable especially in Bengal and Assam. This is a delicious, simple and easy to make side dish for chapatis or rotis. Ingredients: Parval (Potol …

A classic breakfast (or evening snack) dish, this cheese omelet is simple to make. It is also one of the quickest and healthy breakfast that any one can make. Serve …

A crunchy medley of grilled vegetables with pasta garnished with cheese. Feel free to experiment with a choice of veggies. Ingredients: Farfalle Pasta – 225 gms Capsicum – 1, medium, …

A simple and delicious Mughlai style minced meat with broad beans that can be served as a side dish to rice or roti. Ingredients: Lamb Meat – 500 gms, minced …

A delicious kofta curry with minced prawns. Serve with rice, pulao or roti. Ingredients: For the Kofta: Prawns – 500 gms, shelled, deveined and washed Ginger Garlic – 2 tsp …

An authentic recipe from Hyderabad, this is a popular and easy to make dish from the royal kitchen of Mughali cuisine. Fresh water fish cooked in pickling spices and served …

A healthy and vegetarian Bolognese that is perfect for a cozy weekend lunch or dinner. Traditional bolognese gets its flavor from the meat that’s used. In this vegetarian version, the …

Pancakes are a great way to start your day and is one of the easiest/popular breakfast dishes to make. Light and fluffy, serve this with a topping of choice – …

A vegetarian version of the popular Seekh Kebab, this is a delicious and easy to make starter perfect for any meal/occasions or as a teatime/evening snack. Ingredients: Potatoes – 2 …

Sheer Khurma (or Milk with Dates as is commonly known) is a dessert made with roasted vermicelli and dates for festive occasions. Said to originate in Central Asia, this is …

Hyderabadi Naan came into my life through a small restaurant near my college hostel, one of those no-frills places with plastic chairs and a menu written on a whiteboard. The …

Nargisi Kofta Curry is a delicious, simple and easy to make dish with eggs stuffed inside a mutton keema ball and cooked in a rich gravy (very similar to the …

A refreshing and flavourful ice cream with Musk Melon perfect for those hot summer days or for those weekend parties. Ingredients: Musk Melon – 1 1/2 cups Milk – 100 …

A delicious, healthy and a different take on the usual pongal. Great for breakfast or dinner. Ingredients: Raw Rice – 2 cups Soya Chunks – 2 cups, skin peeled Plain …

Soya Nuggets (Soya Chunks) is one of the best alternatives for meat dishes and is a nutrition powerhouse. It is rich in protein, iron, calcium and several other nutrients. This …

When hunger pangs strike, you need something delicious and quick to appease and satiate the raging taste buds. What better than a loaded roll or wrap that you can customize …

Gotsu is a popular side dish served with Pongal. This variation is made with slightly ripened mangoes and can be served with dosas, rotis or rice items. Ingredients: Mangoes – …

A really simple and delicious chicken fried rice perfect for a lazy weekend lunch or dinner.  Can be made with leftovers too. Ingredients: Rice – 1 cup, cooked Chicken – …

Mutton Brain Masala is a popular South Indian delicacy. Ingredients: Goat Brain – 4 Shallots (Sambar Onions) – 20, chopped Tomatoes – 2, chopped Green Chillies – 4, chopped Ginger …