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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

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Recipe: Zelda's Raspberry Strawberry Rum Trifle

Recipe: Zelda's Raspberry Strawberry Rum Trifle

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Strawberries, rum, whipped cream and more -- what better way to welcome Valentine's Day?

Recipe: Zelda's North-South Vangibath

Recipe: Zelda's North-South Vangibath

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

A marriage of stuffed eggplant or brinjal and South Indian-flavoured rice has a new outcome.

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

This simple kind of upma, made from cracked wheat, is a great beginning to a day.

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

Recipe: Zelda's Mushroom-Stuffed Ravioli

Recipe: Zelda's Mushroom-Stuffed Ravioli

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Making ravioli is slightly more time-consuming than rustling up pasta, but the results are unbeatable, taste-wise.

Recipe: Heart-Healthy Hola Sabzi

Recipe: Heart-Healthy Hola Sabzi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Raw green chickpeas is nicest lightly boiled with chopped onion. But try this take.

Recipe: Heart-Healthy 15-Minute Lilva Samak Pulau

Recipe: Heart-Healthy 15-Minute Lilva Samak Pulau

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

A one-pot meal packed with nutrition and taste.

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

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

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

These men make Christmas jolly.

No Pasta in Italy!

No Pasta in Italy!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Pasta procured in Italy cooked up with lightly braised vegetables that can be mimicked in India.

Recipes: 10 Simple 20-Minute Sabzis

Recipes: 10 Simple 20-Minute Sabzis

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Tindli Alu is a very basic sabzi recipe. But nutritious and tasty. Use the same recipe to make a whole variety of easy vegetables.

Recipe: Manisha's Paneer Pulau

Recipe: Manisha's Paneer Pulau

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture

Recipe: S's Andhra-Style Pitlai

Recipe: S's Andhra-Style Pitlai

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Try this refreshingly light and wholesome take on the Andhra tamarind gravy.

Recipe: Nadisha's Egg Naan

Recipe: Nadisha's Egg Naan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Naan and eggs. Great combo. Try it.

Recipe: Zelda's Cauliflower and Peas Pulau

Recipe: Zelda's Cauliflower and Peas Pulau

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Pulaus can gussy up a meal, especially when you are having guests over.

Recipe: Gujarati-Style Turai Sabzi

Recipe: Gujarati-Style Turai Sabzi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Do try making this gourd, Gujarati-style -- it's far tastier than expected.

Recipe: Stir-Fried Garlic Bok Choy

Recipe: Stir-Fried Garlic Bok Choy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

If you have not sampled these Chinese greens before, today's the day to do it.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.

Recipe: Magical Soy-Garlic Beans

Recipe: Magical Soy-Garlic Beans

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A recipe that does great justice to beans.

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