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Mango payasam? Innovative desserts you can make with the fruit

Mango payasam? Innovative desserts you can make with the fruit

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

From kuttu to samak: Enjoy these 4 dishes while fasting during Chaitra Navratri

With fasting comes many food restrictions during Navratri, as some ingredients are permitted and others are not

28 March,2023 12:05 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Meet these Mumbai women who can’t say no to making lip-smacking achaars

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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

28 March,2023 12:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Ramzan 2023: Delectable meals to relish during Iftar

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'

27 March,2023 09:09 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

Here is why dates are the 'superfood' that you need to add to your diet

Dates are a delicious powerhouse of nutrition, packed with the right vitamins and calories serving as perfect energy boosters with zero fat

26 March,2023 06:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

Butter Chicken Biryani to Andhra Mutton Biryani: Mumbai chefs share fun recipes

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

25 March,2023 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Explained: How dates are the world’s most complete meal in itself

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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

24 March,2023 06:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

National Cocktail Day: Whip up these 3-step cocktails to beat the summer heat

Are you a cocktail enthusiast who likes experimenting? Mumbai mixologists share 3-step cocktail recipes that are simple, and freshening in equal measure

24 March,2023 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Here are 5 simple snacks for fasting

This year, the festival will be observed from March 22 to March 30

23 March,2023 02:38 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI

Your guide to nutritious eating and weight loss during Ramadan

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

22 March,2023 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

Gudi Padwa 2023: Unmissable traditional recipes to welcome the New Year

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 | IANS

From Aamras Panna Cotta to Puran Poli, make these innovative dishes at home

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

22 March,2023 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Gudi Padwa 2023: Unmissable traditional recipes to welcome the New Year

Gudi Padwa 2023: Unmissable traditional recipes to welcome the New Year

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 | IANS
From Aamras Panna Cotta to Puran Poli, make these innovative dishes at home

From Aamras Panna Cotta to Puran Poli, make these innovative dishes at home

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

22 March,2023 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Gudi Padwa 2023: Nutritionist shares tips on eating healthy

Gudi Padwa 2023: Nutritionist shares tips on eating healthy

While 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 | IANS
Mumbai chefs share how raw mangoes are ripe for culinary experiments

Mumbai chefs share how raw mangoes are ripe for culinary experiments

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While 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 Pinto
MasterChef Australia 13’s Depinder Chhibber: I prefer Mumbai over Delhi

MasterChef Australia 13’s Depinder Chhibber: I prefer Mumbai over Delhi

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

Christmas 2022: Mumbaikars begin their annual cake-mixing tradition

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

19 December,2022 02:22 PM IST
MasterChef Australia 13’s Depinder Chhibber: I prefer Mumbai over Delhi

MasterChef Australia 13’s Depinder Chhibber: I prefer Mumbai over Delhi

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

Love biryani? Mumbai chefs share easy hacks to make different types at home

Love biryani? Mumbai chefs share easy hacks to make different types at home

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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

Holi 2023: Love thandai? Enjoy these 4 innovative variations

Holi 2023: Love thandai? Enjoy these 4 innovative variations

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

Women's Day: Women share what it’s like tending bar in a male dominated industry

Women's Day: Women share what it’s like tending bar in a male dominated industry

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

Caption: Mid-day Lunchbox with Taufiq Qureshi & Gino Banks

    Caption: Mid-day Lunchbox with Taufiq Qureshi & Gino Banks

    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!

    26 January,2023 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai
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