It is the kind of Chennai afternoon that makes the tar on the road go soft, and there is a man on the corner with green coconuts stacked higher than …

Key Highlights Mallika Badrinath kitchen tips focus on smarter and more organised home cooking methods. Traditional storage ideas help keep pantry ingredients fresh for longer periods. Popular dishes like dosa, …

Sweet Potato Quesadillas came into my rotation during a week when I had too many sweet potatoes and not enough patience for elaborate cooking. I grated them instead of cubing, …

Picture a Tuesday afternoon at 4pm. Your child has just dragged their school bag through the door, shoes still half on, already announcing they’re ‘starving to death’. The lunchbox came …

Key Highlights Virundhu Sappadu is a traditional Tamil feast served on a banana leaf during weddings, festivals, family gatherings, and special occasions. Vegetarian Virundhu Sappadu meals commonly include sambar, rasam, …

Key Highlights Dietary fat supports hormone production, energy storage, cell function, and vitamin absorption. Unsaturated fats from foods like olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, and fish are generally considered healthier …

Pesarattu holds a special place in South Indian cuisine, especially in Andhra Pradesh. This wholesome crepe is made from green gram (moong dal) and rice, creating a protein-rich meal that …

Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce became a staple in my kitchen after I got tired of buying bottles that tasted more of corn syrup than actual chilli. I started making this …

Chicken and Rajma Rice came about on a weeknight when I had both leftover rajma and rice sitting in the fridge, and I was determined not to eat them plain …

You wake up late. The alarm was ignored twice. You splash water on your face, grab your bag, and tell yourself you’ll eat at the office. Except you never do. …

Chicken with Vegetables is one of those recipes I started making when I needed dinner sorted but still wanted something better than plain dal chawal. My neighbor in Pune used …

Key Highlights Natural nitrates in beetroot may help support circulation and workout stamina. Beetroot works well in juices, curries, salads, soups, and healthy snacks. Fibre, folate, potassium, and antioxidants contribute …

The first time someone cooks fish properly – not just edible, but actually good – there is usually a moment of quiet disbelief. The oil, just enough. The spices, bloomed …

Patrel showed up in my life through a Gujarati neighbor who brought over a small box during Diwali, and I spent the next week trying to figure out how she …

Stuffed Chicken is something my aunt used to make for Christmas lunch every year, and I started copying her method about five years ago when I wanted to bring something …

Chinchecha Kalwan (Tamarind Fish Curry) is one of those recipes my aunt would make on humid afternoons when the market had fresh boi. She always said the marinade was not …

Key Highlights Brunch dishes combine breakfast and lunch into one balanced weekend meal. Indian brunch ideas offer more savoury variety and regional flavours than regular brunch menus. A balanced brunch …

Minced Lamb Patties showed up at every family gathering when I was growing up, usually made by my aunt who refused to share the recipe for years. She finally relented …

Stir Fried Chicken showed up in my weekly rotation after a particularly hectic month when I needed something that tasted complex but did not ask for constant attention. My neighbour …

Chocolate and Baileys Cheesecake first came into my kitchen about five years ago when I needed something fancy but foolproof for a dinner party. I had just moved into a …

Paneer 65 showed up at a friend’s birthday party years ago, and I spent the rest of the evening asking her mother for the recipe. What stuck with me was …