Mung dal in your sandwich? Why not!

'Throw away all perishable foods that have been left at room temperature for more than two hours,' suggests dietician Komal Jethmalani.

If you have never tasted Hyderbadi Mirchi Ka Salan you have missed something in life.

On this Teachers Day, I once again bow my head as I remember all the teachers who had taught me in school, college, military academy, army courses and so on. But Ms Shantha Potty Aunty, this one more head bow is specially for you, admirably says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

You would be surprised how wonderful homemade Pav Bhaji tastes and you can monitor the salt and butter.

A plant-based tasty one-bowl meal.

Don't let humidity be your skin's enemy, says Dr Abhishek Pilani.

Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.

Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.

Cook up a batch of this healthy, low-calorie soup and serve it with crusty bread or chicken sandwiches.

It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.

A simple recipe made without onion and garlic.

Bhutte Ka Kees or stir-fried grated corn is a healthy, fast snack for tiffins, for after school or after work.

This wonderful-tasting gluten-free dosa is made with samo rice and sabudana.

Dig into soft Chef Saby's soft Dahi Vadas for Raksha Bandhan.

This recipe, handed down from my grandmother, marries a yoghurt gravy with okra or bhindi.

Get ready to rustle up a banquet for your sibling on Raksha Bandhan.

Bottle gourd is far more tasty than you realise especially when had in steamed dumplings along with Dahi Kadhi.

Sangita Agrawal's paneer bhurji is a quick-fix dinner with hot rotis.

A healthy soup with the creaminess of coconut milk and walnuts.

Impress your family with homemade sushi this weekend.

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

This versatile Thai red curry takes any kind of vegetable or protein in it and is served with steamed rice and garnish.

Find comfort in this quick and yum poha and mung dal khichdi.

A fine alu curry for any mood or meal.

The dairy major is transforming into a full-fledged F&B and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) player, reports Vinay Umarji.

A steaming bowl of soup that's bursting with flavours.

Eat healthy with these nutritious laddoos.

A rainy day recipe to keep you warm and cosy.

A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.

'Every single Indian dish is a jewel.'

A delicious way to celebrate the monsoon favourite, bhutta or sweet corn.

You can enjoy Nadiya Sarguroh's take on Mutton Biryani with Raita or salad to balance all the masala and spice.

A glass of well-made gazpacho is more refreshing than a Bloody Mary or a lassi.

The lemon is marinated for six months in a jar with sea salt.

Make the most of the mango season till it lasts.

This deep-fried potato recipe will sort out your monsoon cravings.

This paneer in a thick, silky, yoghurt-based gravy is food blogger Sangita Agrawal's favourite dish.

A balanced diet should include steamed and boiled vegetables, milk products such as buttermilk and yoghurt, fresh fruits, herbal teas and bitter vegetables, suggests Zamurrud M Patel, CDE, RD, chief dietician, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.

These luscious mushrooms swimming in a silky butter garlic sauce are great as a side dish/nice appetizer/ afternoon snack.