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Here’s a consolation prize winning recipe sent in by one of our readers Karthika Raj – it’s called Rosy’s Fish Curry.

For those of you who’ve always wanted to try out a fish curry from God’s own country – well, maybe Karthika’s recipe could be of help.

But before we begin, here’s something about our reader.

Apart from being a Naval wife, Karthika is a film director from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad who has assisted ace directors such as Priyadarshan and Rajiv [More...]

Our mouth waters as we present to you the second winning recipe sent in to us by Dr Varsha Dutta an MD in Microbiology from the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC Pune). 

The ‘Shortcut Potato and Chicken Bake ‘ won the second prize for ‘its international feel with an Indian touch’ – as pointed out by Chef Shwetambari of Foodwhizz Cookery School.

The Lifestyle Portal is proud to showcase the second winning recipe in her own [More...]

One of our readers Vinita Rishi shares two quick fish recipes with us. The best part is, the ingredients used are easy to find and the recipes even easier to make!

A naval wife, a mother of an adorable baby boy and an interior design consultant, Vinita is also an amazing cook.

Here are a couple of quick and easy fish recipes that Vinita shares exclusively for The Lifestyle [More...]

We’re more familiar with the Kerala Mutton Stew, but there’s another variation to the stew, that is made in Bengal and had often during monsoons or winters.

This one’s a favourite at home as it was usually prepared by my Thaami (my father’s mother) and the recipe has been passed down to my mother as well. You can make the same stew with chicken, eggs or veggies and tastes superb with garlic bread, steamed rice or rotis.

You will notice the amount [More...]

Fish Curry in Mustard Gravy when complimented with steam rice is the perfect comfort food to be had in winter afternoons. This is one of my favourite fish curries prepared the Bengali way. There are several other methods of preparing absolutely delicious fish curries in Bengal, but the one with mustard gravy tops the list.

You can prepare this gravy for almost any kind of fish from Ilish, Katla, Paabda, Bhetki, Paarshey – the works! This is how my mom makes it and I’m [More...]

I got this recipe from the popular television show ‘Turban Tadka’, that is aired on the popular television channel – Food Food. I simply love the way Chef Harpal Sokhi cooks up amazing Punjabi dishes. He brings a certain zing and an excitement into the mundane food styles and the best part is, nothing is too frightfully fancy. Most of the recipes prepared by him can be easily prepared at home without any fuss and Bhatinda Chicken happens to be one [More...]

This is my favourite chicken dish and fortunately loved by every member of the family, especially kids. It has the warmth of the black pepper and the delicious aroma of garlic blended in yoghurt. This dish is dreadfully easy to make and goes well with bread, steamed rice, chapattis or just as a soupy meal. A perfect dish to have during winters and [More...]

French Toast is a favourite snack for most kids. Especially had before an evening play, a plate of French Toast gives the much required energy and nutrition to a child during their growing up years. French Toast is still one of my favourite snacks and I prefer to have it for breakfast. Since I usually prefer a heavy breakfast, I don’t mind two slices of golden brown French Toast. I prepare French Toast with a slight variation. I add finely chopped coriander [More...]

My husband gifted me a cook book on our last trip to his hometown in Bangalore. The name of the cookbook is ‘The Suriani Kitchen’ – Recipes and Recollections from the Syrian Christians of Kerala, by Lathika George.

It is by far one of the most exhaustive cook books that I have come across that has been put together so painstakingly by the author. Since I love reading and knowing about other cultures, traditions and societies, this book is a window [More...]

Watching cookery and travel shows is far more soothing and comforting that watching the news. I admit I do enjoy a few popular hit Hindi soaps, but a program on Travel & Living (now TLC) and Food Food is any day a favourite [More...]