South-Indian cuisine blends spices, promoting health. Avial has veggies in coconut-yogurt gravy. Poriyal stir-fries vegetables with curry leaves, coconut. Sambar, a tangy lentil stew with tamarind ...

Already a staple of the Indian diet, they are a very powerful source of plant protein. Lentils are made up of over 25 per cent protein, which makes them a great choice for a meat alternative.

From sapodilla to cucamelon and pitaya, our quiz on identifying fruits and vegetables from a photo and matching them to their lesser-known English names will test your language skills.

India has a great diversity of vegetables, many of which are used in regional cooking and may not be so well-known outside of the region. From the stringy green jackfruit, used as a meat ...

Enjoy starchy Indian vegetables like potatoes and arbi without health worries by cooking them smartly. Soaking and boiling reduces starch content, aiding digestion and blood sugar control. Skip ...

A last-minute, fast and easy Indian vegetable recipe from Madhur Jaffrey: Peas and potatoes, Bihari style The festive season means our pace of life quickens, time runs short, demands from family ...