Mango payasam? Innovative desserts you can make with the fruit
The summer is here and with it comes different varieties of mangoes that one can enjoy at all times. Now, mango lovers relish the fruit in many ways but there is always room for experiments. Why opt for a juice, when you can not only make a smoothie bowl but also payasam out of it
27 March,2023 06:29 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoFrom kuttu to samak: Enjoy these 4 dishes while fasting during Chaitra Navratri
With fasting comes many food restrictions during Navratri, as some ingredients are permitted and others are not
27 March,2023 11:59 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSMeet these Mumbai women who can’t say no to making lip-smacking achaars
PremiumAs summer takes over the city, many homes are busy buying mangoes from the market to make pickles. Mid-day Online spoke to three women in Mumbai who love making pickles, one of the favourites being with mangoes, as the raw variety of the ‘king of fruits’ enters the market
27 March,2023 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoRamzan 2023: Delectable meals to relish during Iftar
During the holy month of Ramzan, the Muslim community exercise restraint in their eating habits and eat only twice a day -- a pre-fast meal at dawn called 'sehri', and a post-fast meal after sunset called 'iftar'
27 March,2023 09:09 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIHere is why dates are the 'superfood' that you need to add to your diet
Dates are a delicious powerhouse of nutrition, packed with the right vitamins and calories serving as perfect energy boosters with zero fat
26 March,2023 06:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviButter Chicken Biryani to Andhra Mutton Biryani: Mumbai chefs share fun recipes
It is hard for most people to say no to biryani and that’s simply because of the unique flavours that each preparation has. Luckily, India boasts of many. Mid-day Online spoke to city chefs to share recipes of biryani they love, and they not only have classics but also innovative variations
25 March,2023 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoExplained: How dates are the world’s most complete meal in itself
PremiumThe sultan of iftar, dates or Khajoor are one of the most standalone complete foods that provide the body with essential nutrition. Experts decode the miracle fruit and share the health benefits of incorporating dates in your diet
24 March,2023 06:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviNational Cocktail Day: Whip up these 3-step cocktails to beat the summer heat
Are you a cocktail enthusiast who likes experimenting? Mumbai mixologists share 3-step cocktail recipes that are simple, and freshening in equal measure
24 March,2023 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalChaitra Navratri 2023: Here are 5 simple snacks for fasting
This year, the festival will be observed from March 22 to March 30
23 March,2023 02:38 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIYour guide to nutritious eating and weight loss during Ramadan
Fasting is not about starving but about undergoing a natural detox and eating mindfully. For those conscious of their weight and fitness, Ramadan offers a golden opportunity to practice intermittent fasting along with consuming nutritious food items
22 March,2023 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie RizviChristmas 2022: Mumbaikars begin their annual cake-mixing tradition
19 December,2022 02:22 PM ISTGudi Padwa 2023: Unmissable traditional recipes to welcome the New Year
Indian festival celebrations are incomplete without some local traditional dishes. Gudi Padwa or Ugadi is one of the most important festivals in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh; the one that marks the New Year for those who celebrate. Here are some recipes for two of the most well-known festive dishes from the state
22 March,2023 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSFrom Aamras Panna Cotta to Puran Poli, make these innovative dishes at home
The Maharashtrian festival is incomplete without some aamras and puran poli. While a puran poli is traditional, Mumbai chefs say a lot more can be done with aamras
22 March,2023 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoGudi Padwa 2023: Nutritionist shares tips on eating healthy
While many of you prepare to celebrate Gudi Padwa virtually, Nutritionist Ishi Khosla shares easy tips on how to enjoy the festivities guilt-free
22 March,2023 10:51 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSCaption: Mid-day Lunchbox with Taufiq Qureshi & Gino Banks
In this episode of the mid-day Lunchbox, Music Maestros Taufiq Qureshi & Gino Banks share anecdotes from childhood, love for music, their go- to artists and everything in between!