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ZELDA PANDE

Zelda Pande dreams about food all the time. Recipe collecting is a passion for her, so is planning her week's menu. She cooks to relax. And to feed people. She welcomes comments, suggestions and is happy to offer cooking tips. You can e-mail the author at zelda.pande@rediffmail.com

Stories by Zelda Pande

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

Edamame + truffle oil + basmati rice = an exquisite combo.

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2025

Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2024

Barnes School, Devlali, is famous for its dal. But everything tastes good in the hill station air and vintage locale.

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2024

How to make dahi a part of your daily diet.

SEE: How to make dahi at home

SEE: How to make dahi at home

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2024

Zelda Pande shows you how to make curd from scratch.

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2024

Should you buy an air fryer. Is it for you? What can you make with it?

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2024

Do you know how to buy the best lady's fingers? Or choose the best cauliflower?

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle

Rediff.com   15 May 2024

What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com   10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

Rediff.com   2 May 2024

What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2024

You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.

Recipe: Summer Fig Rocket Salad

Recipe: Summer Fig Rocket Salad

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2024

Figs in a salad? Gorgeous to the tongue.

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2024

The zestful, satisfying mixed vegetable Italian soup makes for a special meal.

Recipe: Kashmiri Methi Chaman

Recipe: Kashmiri Methi Chaman

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2024

The Kashmiris know how to make paneer best.

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2024

This favourite Holi dish can be made without deep frying the baras or bhalles.

Recipe: Bok Choy Rice Porridge Soup

Recipe: Bok Choy Rice Porridge Soup

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2024

A popular Chinese green like bok choy does very well in soup too.

4 Recipes For Wonderful Green Tomatoes

4 Recipes For Wonderful Green Tomatoes

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2024

Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.