The summer is here and with it comes different varieties of mangoes that one can enjoy at all times. Now, mango lovers relish the fruit in many ways but there is always room for experiments. Why opt for a juice, when you can not only make a smoothie bowl but also payasam out of it
With fasting comes many food restrictions during Navratri, as some ingredients are permitted and others are not
As summer takes over the city, many homes are busy buying mangoes from the market to make pickles. Mid-day Online spoke to three women in Mumbai who love making pickles, one of the favourites being with mangoes, as the raw variety of the ‘king of fruits’ enters the market
During the holy month of Ramzan, the Muslim community exercise restraint in their eating habits and eat only twice a day -- a pre-fast meal at dawn called 'sehri', and a post-fast meal after sunset called 'iftar'
Dates are a delicious powerhouse of nutrition, packed with the right vitamins and calories serving as perfect energy boosters with zero fat
It is hard for most people to say no to biryani and that’s simply because of the unique flavours that each preparation has. Luckily, India boasts of many. Mid-day Online spoke to city chefs to share recipes of biryani they love, and they not only have classics but also innovative variations
The sultan of iftar, dates or Khajoor are one of the most standalone complete foods that provide the body with essential nutrition. Experts decode the miracle fruit and share the health benefits of incorporating dates in your diet
Are you a cocktail enthusiast who likes experimenting? Mumbai mixologists share 3-step cocktail recipes that are simple, and freshening in equal measure
This year, the festival will be observed from March 22 to March 30
Fasting is not about starving but about undergoing a natural detox and eating mindfully. For those conscious of their weight and fitness, Ramadan offers a golden opportunity to practice intermittent fasting along with consuming nutritious food items
Indian festival celebrations are incomplete without some local traditional dishes. Gudi Padwa or Ugadi is one of the most important festivals in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh; the one that marks the New Year for those who celebrate. Here are some recipes for two of the most well-known festive dishes from the state
The Maharashtrian festival is incomplete without some aamras and puran poli. While a puran poli is traditional, Mumbai chefs say a lot more can be done with aamras
Indian festival celebrations are incomplete without some local traditional dishes. Gudi Padwa or Ugadi is one of the most important festivals in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh; the one that marks the New Year for those who celebrate. Here are some recipes for two of the most well-known festive dishes from the state
22 March,2023 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe Maharashtrian festival is incomplete without some aamras and puran poli. While a puran poli is traditional, Mumbai chefs say a lot more can be done with aamras
22 March,2023 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoWhile many of you prepare to celebrate Gudi Padwa virtually, Nutritionist Ishi Khosla shares easy tips on how to enjoy the festivities guilt-free
22 March,2023 10:51 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSWhile raw mango pickles and juices are eternal favourites, there is a lot more that can be done with the fruit. Five city chefs share easy ways to turn unripe mangoes into curries, ceviche, salads and chutneys
19 March,2023 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoThe MasterChef Australia Season 13 finalist talks to Mid-day Online about her love for Indian food, experimenting and elevating it in Australia and her future plans
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It is that time of the year when people are busy preparing to bring in Christmas, a festival traditionally celebrated by the Catholic community around the world. Among many different traditions, cake-mixing is one that many Mumbaikars taking up annually with a lot of enthusiasm, along with making sweets and cake
The MasterChef Australia Season 13 finalist talks to Mid-day Online about her love for Indian food, experimenting and elevating it in Australia and her future plans
13 March,2023 12:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
A Pakistani contestant recently ordered biryani and took it on a cooking show. While the judges were surprised, she wanted credit for the effort. While ordering is always easier, Mid-day Online spoke to city chefs to understand the common misconceptions about the flavourful dish
12 March,2023 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
The traditional Holi spread has long been ruled by thick, creamy, and absolutely delightful Thandai.
08 March,2023 04:34 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
What is it like to be a woman behind the bar? Mid-day Online spoke to three Mumbaikars who work as bartenders or bar managers. They talk about breaking into the profession, making their own cocktails and dealing with surprised onlookers
08 March,2023 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
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In this episode of the mid-day Lunchbox, Music Maestros Taufiq Qureshi & Gino Banks share anecdotes from childhood, love for music, their go- to artists and everything in between!
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