All stories by Zelda Pande
Recipe: Mustard Pan-Fried Baingan
Rediff.com9 Aug 2023This eggplant preparation is a marriage of several Indian flavours.
Recipe: Hearty Rice And Potato Soup
Rediff.com1 Aug 2023A simple Estonian soup that's much tastier than you imagine.
Recipe: Mumbai Roma Fettuccine Alfredo
Rediff.com25 Jul 2023A three-ingredient pasta that's plain but plenty tasty.
Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls
Rediff.com30 Jun 2023A unique snack recipe for masala potato-stuffed cabbage rolls.
Recipe: Nema's Jeeryachi Amti
Rediff.com20 Jun 2023A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.
Comfort Food Recipe: Zelda's Lachko
Rediff.com13 Jun 2023This simplest of lentil recipes had with rice and some crispy onions makes for a deeply-satisfying meal.
Recipe: Green Banana Fritters With Guacamole
Rediff.com8 Jun 2023Twice-fried plantains make a great base for any kind of topping, especially something with avocado in it.
Recipe: London-Style Paneer Kathi Roll
Rediff.com31 May 2023One of these delectable stuffed rolls makes a hearty meal.
Recipe: Zelda's Devrani Lasagne
Rediff.com23 May 2023The emperor of pasta dishes is lasagne with its layers and layers of richness and taste.
Recipe: Ranchi Memories & Sheetal Chhaya Alu Mattar
Rediff.com16 May 2023A 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
Rediff.com9 May 2023Your mornings are made if you start them with this spiced vermicelli dish.
Recipe: My Ammaji's Gehun Ka Aaata Ka Halwa
Rediff.com18 Apr 2023My 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
Rediff.com12 Apr 2023You can't go through life without a jar of South Indian tomato chutney in the you fridge.
Sintra: Candy Castles And Sandwiches
Rediff.com5 Apr 2023Fried eggplant or baigan in a sandwich? Much, much more yum than you could possibly imagine.
Recipe: Swamyji's Ghee Panyarams
Rediff.com28 Mar 2023Everyone must sample these tiny pan-fried idlis stuffed with onions or vegetables once before they die.
Recipes: Pineapple Cooler, Elaichi Neebu Juice
Rediff.com21 Mar 2023Fresh fruit juices to see you through the summer.
Recipe: Komola Kheer From Fresh Oranges
Rediff.com15 Mar 2023Nothing is more sumptuous in its taste than fresh oranges added to a milky sweet pudding.
Recipe: New York-Style Bagel Sandwich
Rediff.com9 Mar 2023Bagel sandwiches are mix and match and can be filled with anything.
Recipe: Nordstrom Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato Sauce
Rediff.com28 Feb 2023Buttered fine capellini with a simply-cooked tomato sauce is a satisfying meal.