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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: Mustard Pan-Fried Baingan

Recipe: Mustard Pan-Fried Baingan

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2023

This eggplant preparation is a marriage of several Indian flavours.

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2023

A simple Estonian soup that's much tastier than you imagine.

Recipe: Mumbai Roma Fettuccine Alfredo

Recipe: Mumbai Roma Fettuccine Alfredo

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2023

A three-ingredient pasta that's plain but plenty tasty.

Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls

Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2023

A unique snack recipe for masala potato-stuffed cabbage rolls.

Recipe: Nema's Jeeryachi Amti

Recipe: Nema's Jeeryachi Amti

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2023

A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.

Comfort Food Recipe: Zelda's Lachko

Comfort Food Recipe: Zelda's Lachko

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2023

This simplest of lentil recipes had with rice and some crispy onions makes for a deeply-satisfying meal.

Recipe: Green Banana Fritters With Guacamole

Recipe: Green Banana Fritters With Guacamole

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2023

Twice-fried plantains make a great base for any kind of topping, especially something with avocado in it.

Recipe: London-Style Paneer Kathi Roll

Recipe: London-Style Paneer Kathi Roll

Rediff.com   31 May 2023

One of these delectable stuffed rolls makes a hearty meal.

Recipe: Zelda's Devrani Lasagne

Recipe: Zelda's Devrani Lasagne

Rediff.com   23 May 2023

The emperor of pasta dishes is lasagne with its layers and layers of richness and taste.

Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar

Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar

Rediff.com   16 May 2023

A mildly-spiced, sans too much garam masala 'hotel'-style potatoes with peas in a thick gravy that goes well with butter naans.

Recipe: Tangy Sevaiya Upma

Recipe: Tangy Sevaiya Upma

Rediff.com   9 May 2023

Your mornings are made if you start them with this spiced vermicelli dish.

Recipe: Philo's Egg Curry

Recipe: Philo's Egg Curry

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2023

A yummy egg curry with a coconut-tamarind base.

Recipe: My Ammaji's Gehun Ka Aaata Ka Halwa

Recipe: My Ammaji's Gehun Ka Aaata Ka Halwa

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2023

My grandmother made a fragrant, simple wheat halwa that I often hanker for. For its taste and the memories it brings up.

Zelda's South Indian Tomato Chutney

Zelda's South Indian Tomato Chutney

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2023

You can't go through life without a jar of South Indian tomato chutney in the you fridge.

Sintra: Candy Castles And Sandwiches

Sintra: Candy Castles And Sandwiches

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2023

Fried eggplant or baigan in a sandwich? Much, much more yum than you could possibly imagine.

Recipe: Swamyji's Ghee Panyarams

Recipe: Swamyji's Ghee Panyarams

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2023

Everyone must sample these tiny pan-fried idlis stuffed with onions or vegetables once before they die.

Recipes: Pineapple Cooler, Elaichi Neebu Juice

Recipes: Pineapple Cooler, Elaichi Neebu Juice

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2023

Fresh fruit juices to see you through the summer.

Recipe: Komola Kheer From Fresh Oranges

Recipe: Komola Kheer From Fresh Oranges

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2023

Nothing is more sumptuous in its taste than fresh oranges added to a milky sweet pudding.

Recipe: New York-Style Bagel Sandwich

Recipe: New York-Style Bagel Sandwich

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2023

Bagel sandwiches are mix and match and can be filled with anything.

Recipe: Nordstrom Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato Sauce

Recipe: Nordstrom Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato Sauce

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2023

Buttered fine capellini with a simply-cooked tomato sauce is a satisfying meal.