Mother's Day, celebrated this year on May 12, 2024, is a day for children to give that extra love and thankfulness to their moms by appreciating them in their own ways. It is mom's powerful love that makes her children feel extra special — no matter where they go, who they become or how much older they get. There is an unmatchable warmth and care in mom's big hugs and kisses, and the million things she does for her children. One of these things is mom's delicious cooking that we grew up eating. It may not be wrong to say that 'mom's cooking' is a separate cuisine altogether, one made with love as the foundational ingredient. This Mother's Day, NDTV Food asked people what makes 'maa ke haath ka khaana' special for them. Here's what they have to say:
Mayanka Palashya, 25, English Professor at Vikram University, Ujjain:
“Mumma gleefully talks about her food, how she grows most of what she cooks, it's clean and organic and goes o..

When it comes to homemade concoctions, weekends are perfect for exploration and experimentation. As I stand in my kitchen contemplating what should I indulge in, the first thing that comes to my mind is ginger ale. With its spicy warmth and zesty notes, homemade ginger ale makes for a delightful alternative to store-bought carbonated drinks. But, as simple as it sounds, crafting the perfect ginger ale at home demands accuracy and vigilance. Each ingredient, right from fresh ginger to sugar syrup has to be balanced to achieve the perfect flavour. Have you been trying to make ginger ale at home? If yes, then fret not! Read on to learn 5 tips to make the perfect ginger ale at home.
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Use fresh ginger to make ginger ale at home.
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5 Tips To Make The Perfect Ginger Ale At Home1. Avoid Day-Old IngredientsLike any other beverage, ginger ale tastes best when made with quality ingredients. Opt for fresh..

Malaika Arora is a complete fitness enthusiast and a foodie as well. The Bollywood diva never shies away from sharing all sorts of yummy dishes with her social media family. The star manages to enjoy good food while keeping her health in check. Her recent Instagram Stories give us a glimpse of the same. Malaika shared sneak peeks from her health-conscious lifestyle. The first slide showcased a red bowl filled with freshly cut watermelon pieces. “Watermelon to beat the Delhi heat,” the actress wrote in the caption. Check out the post below:
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In another slide, Malaika Arora uploaded an image featuring a shaker filled with a green smoothie. “Not without my #DetoxGreenJuice,” read the text attached to the post.
Earlier, Malaika Arora treated her Instagram followers to a glimpse of her wholesome breakfast spread which consisted of an avocado sandwich made with toasted multigrain bread. Accompanying the sandwich was a bo..

Struggling to fall asleep every day? We wait to hit the bed right after a hectic day in the hope of just dozing away to dreams. Instead, we lie awake in our bed with eyes wide open just waiting for sleep to come by. Insomnia is a more common problem than we know. Many people suffer from sleep disorders like sleep apnea or insomnia, which leads to other health-related issues. A sleep-deprived body cannot function properly and the lack of focus caused by a drowsy mind leads to failure in carrying out day-to-day work. Some people spend the night tossing and turning in their beds, while others may not get as much as a shut-eye.
There are plenty of foods that can help you catch up on your sleep. But dietitians also suggest not eating anything right before sleep time. So, there is a string of beverages that you can have at bedtime, which can induce sleep in an equally effective way.

Here's a list of some drinks that can help you get a good night's sleep –
1. Warm Milk According..

Poha is an absolute breakfast essential for many people. Light, flaky flattened rice turned into an aromatic, flavourful dish, gives a refreshing jump-start to the day. Poha is consumed in almost every part of the country, each region having its own signature style of making poha. The most common way of making poha is by cooking it with curry leaves, mustard seeds, and peanuts and rounding it off with a dash of lemon juice. Are you already salivating? Poha is a go-to breakfast dish that takes minutes to prepare and is also fulfilling. It's so delicious that we won't mind having it every day, right?
If you agree with us, then we'll help you fix a new poha dish every day. Poha is a versatile food that can be made in many ways. We came out with some of the easiest poha recipe ideas that are not state-specific and can fit all kinds of palates.
5 Different Ways Of Making Poha
1. Tangy PohaThere are two ways you can treat your taste buds to some tanginess in the morning for a ..

Lachha parathas are a way of making your parathas more interesting by adding flaky layers to them. Instead of cooking a plain roti or paratha, folding the dough in a certain way before cooking can help you get that desired flaky texture. Many people pair their lachha parathas with gravy dishes like paneer sabzi, butter chicken or dal makhani. Lachha parathas are prepared using wheat flour and you can also make them more flavourful by adding some minced garlic, dried mint leaves, some salt, chilly powder and so on. Let's check out different ways of folding a lachha paratha.
Here Are 5 Ways Of Folding A Lachha Paratha:1. Triangle Lachha Paratha To make the full and delicious triangle lachha parathas, take a ball of dough and roll it slightly so that it remains thick. Add a little ghee to it and spread uniformly with your fingers. Now fold the rolled dough into half and then another half to get that triangle shape. Gently roll out this triangle-shaped dough. Cook on the tawa from bot..

When we think of comfort food, the first thing that comes to our mind is dal. In India, lentils play a major role in our daily diet. Not only is it easy to make, but dal is flavourful, versatile and nutritious, making it perfect to consume for all age groups. In fact, in India, the endless varieties of dals and their recipes speak volumes about the endless love for them. For me, my typical comfort food for any day of the week would be roti, sabzi, and rice, served with a hearty bowl of dal. But every now and then, I crave a twist but with the same nutrition. If you are someone who, like me, can't get enough of dal recipes, then you have landed on the right page!
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Digital creator Nitya Hegde (@finefettlecookerys) shared an easy recipe for Panchmel Dal but with a twist! It has a smoky flavour to it! Intrigued?
Watch the full video of Smoked Panchmel Dal below:View this post on InstagramA pos..

In recent times, there has been a lot of public debate about the ingredients used in certain well-known packaged foods in India. One of the most common targets is palm oil. Recently, it has come to light that Pepsico India, the parent company of Lay's chips, is testing the possibility of using other oils in place of only palm oil in some of its products. The brand told us that it has been making efforts in this direction since last year.
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In a statement, the company's spokesperson declared, “PepsiCo is dedicated to producing high-quality, great-tasting products in every market where we operate. There are often different recipes for foods or drinks in different countries, which is attributed to several factors such as local preferences, manufacturing capabilities, ingredient availability and market dynamics. Ingredients are listed on every product we sell in India, allowing consumers to..