Diwali, one of the biggest festivals of the Hindu calendar year, celebrates the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Over five days, we light many small oil lamps called diyas as we ...

Indians and their love for a crispy chai-time snack are inseparable. We like to munch on everything spicy and savory while sipping on our chai and that is a fact hidden from none. A quick look into ...

Chivda is a mixture of flattened rice, or poha, with nuts and spices, while murmura is just plain puffed rice. These are most commonly consumed for their ability to regulate weight while offering ...

For Indians, tea is more than just a brewed beverage, it's an emotion. No matter what time of the day it is, a cup of hot kadak chai has the power to make everything right. While we don't need a ...

Looking for a healthy snack to munch on? Then this yummy homemade namkeen will become your ultimate favourite. Poha Chivda is quite easy to make and can be easily made at home with a handful of ...

Try this delicious twist on chivda, a very humble household staple for Diwali, from Chef Gaurav Ramakrishnan at Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore In many homes, there will not be a Diwali spread without ...

We'd asked you, dear readers, to share your favourite Diwali recipes. Here Kumudini Shetty shares some traditional recipes. Khara Shankarpali A crispy, salty deep fried snack made from all purpose ...

Diwali and diets don't go hand in hand. After all, calories don't count during festivities, according to the elders, right? But these cutesy things don't help and the regret does kick in, sooner or ...

Chivda is a mixture of flattened rice with nuts and spices, while murmura is just plain puffed riceGoogle/creative commons licence Chivda is made from flattened rice (poha), often fried with oil, ...