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Grandma Cooks 100 Packets Of Maggi. Video Will Make You Very Hungry

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday September 5, 2017

If Maggi is your one true love, this is going to make you very happy. An oddly satisfying video shows a grandma making 100 packets of the instant noodles altogether, because why not? The noodles, made in a rustic setting, out in the open, will probably make you crave for a portion yourself.

The World's First Robotic Kitchen: Relax While Technology Cooks Your Food

NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday May 23, 2017

As technology is advancing, a London-based company called Moley Robotics has developed a robotic kitchen which can cook by itself as you relax and wait.

Top 10 Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

NDTV Cooks | Wednesday September 27, 2017

It's common knowledge that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Parents and doctors have always advised us to have 'breakfast like a king', and for good reason. It's a great way to get nutrients that propel your metabolism and keep you energized...

6 Best Dhokla Recipes

NDTV Cooks | Monday August 8, 2016

Here are the 6 best dhokla recipes. Feather-light dhoklas sitting beautifully on a platter with all their fluff, a generous drizzle of chutneys, finished with a crackling tempering.

Simply Delicious: Top 5 Idli Recipes

NDTV Cooks | Monday May 30, 2016

Your repertoire of South Indian delicacies may range from Coorgi pandi curry (pork curry) to nadan kozhi varuthathu (spicy chicken fry) but the one which is most popular and world renowned is 'idli'.  A simple, glorious steamed rice pancake with...

Michael Jackson's Birthday: What Did He Like to Eat?

NDTV Cooks | Thursday August 29, 2013

Most of us at some point in our lives have danced to the tunes of 'Thriller', 'Beat It' and 'Black or White.' However not many know that Michael Jackson the 'King of Pop' was a total foodie. We all know about his stardom, his great dance moves and his...

10 Best Rice Recipes

NDTV Cooks | Wednesday August 16, 2017

Here are our 10 best rice recipes, from mouth-watering mutton biryani to mushroom risotto.

Bread Upma: The South Indian Breakfast Treat in Three Easy Steps

Plavaneeta Borah, NDTV | Tuesday January 26, 2016

The credit must be given to Indian cooks for taking this staple and sprucing it up like never before, with their own mix of masalas and cooking techniques to create some lip-smacking dishes.

Vermicelli Upma: Your Quick and Healthy Breakfast Fix Loaded with Vegetables

Plavaneeta Borah, NDTV | Tuesday July 12, 2016

Thanks to the age of innovation, the herd of passionate cooks have found different ways of sprucing upma up at home, substituting the main ingredient rava with others like bread, vermicelli, sabudana and even cauliflower.

India Africa Forum Summit 2015: Chef Kunal Kapur Uses Twitter to Design a Special Lunch Menu

Aashna Ahuja, NDTV | Thursday July 13, 2017

For the third edition of the India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2015, being held from the 26th to 29th of October in New Delhi, Chef Kunal Kapoor cooks up a feast for 42 First Ladies and stirs up quite a buzz on Twitter. Chef Kunal involves his social media fans to build his menu for the event.

10 Most Cooked Beetroot Recipes

NDTV Cooks | Wednesday August 16, 2017

Ever heard of a food item that promises health and exhibits an exciting play of flavour and colour on our plates? We speak of a humble vegetable that boasts of its unparalleled taste, irresistible ruby-red colour and is loaded with nutrients. Beetroot...

10 Best Beetroot Recipes

NDTV Cooks | Monday December 22, 2014

Ever heard of a food item that promises health and exhibits an exciting play of flavour and colour on our plates? We speak of a humble vegetable that boasts of its unparalleled taste, irresistible ruby-red colour and is loaded with nutrients. Beetroot is much more than just a vegetable, it easily fits into your culinary adventures and when added to...

An Extra Dose of This Vitamin May Boost Your Immunity

NDTV Cooks | Wednesday December 17, 2014

According to a latest study published in the journal of Immunology, vitamin E can help regulate an ageing immune system and protect your body against bacterial infections, especially those that cause pneumonia. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that naturally...

Overuse of Antibiotics Can Hurt Your Health

NDTV Cooks | Wednesday December 17, 2014

For long health experts have spoken in favour of reducing the number of antibiotics prescribed to patients because overuse may cause resistance which can lead to several secondary infections and allergic reactions. Despite this, antibiotic resistance...

International Experts: Yoga Can be Good for Your Heart

NDTV Cooks | Tuesday December 16, 2014

In modern times, heart disease has become more of a lifestyle concern where either people don't have time or luxury tends to make them lazy. That said, there has also been enough evidence to prove that exercise in any form is great to boost your physical...

10 Best Carrot Recipes

NDTV Cooks | Monday June 26, 2017

The smell of grated carrot cooking in condensed milk and pure ghee lingers in many North Indian homes and marks the beginning of a chilly winter, and the carrot season. Gorgeous red coloured carrots flood the market and are quickly bagged by those...

Gout Attacks Are More Common at Night: Experts

NDTV Cooks | Tuesday December 16, 2014

Gout is a medical condition which is a severe form of arthritis. It includes sudden attacks of pain, redness, inflammation and tenderness in joints, often the one at the base of the big toe. Men are more susceptible to gout but women may also be at risk,...

Magic Mushrooms Found in Buckingham Palace

NDTV Cooks | Monday August 8, 2016

Hallucinogenic mushrooms, commonly referred to as magic mushrooms, have been found growing on the grounds of Buckingham Palace. This variety of mushrooms helps in the growth and development of certain trees, but can be poisonous for humans.The species...

10 Best Pizza Recipes

NDTV Cooks | Sunday August 27, 2017

Want to cook pizza today? Try these 10 most cooked pizza recipes with step by step procedures and full ingredient information

Low Blood Sugar May Damage Your Heart

NDTV Cooks | Saturday December 13, 2014

Traditionally high blood sugar levels have been associated with health risks like diabetes and heart diseases. The condition where a person's glucose level is more than the normal limit is known as hyperglycemia. The opposite of the same is known as hypoglycemia,...

The Hormone That Makes You Happy Also Makes You Fat

NDTV Cooks | Thursday December 11, 2014

When you feel like nothing under the sun can bring you down, when you're happy and content, your brain is releasing serotonin. However, it only makes up five percent of the body's total supply. The other 95 percent regulates how your body burns calories...

Fructose Increases Your Hunger, Makes You Overeat

NDTV Cooks | Thursday December 11, 2014

Fructose, found in many foods and beverages may encourage overeating, a new research suggests. The brain responds differently to two forms of sugar, glucose and fructose. Fructose is a simple sugar found in fruit and is added to many foods as 'refined...

Eat Potatoes Galore to Lose Weight Now!

NDTV Cooks | Thursday December 11, 2014

An ingredient that could fight obesity could be sitting in your kitchen already! Researchers have found a simple potato extract may limit weight gain from a diet which is high in fat and refined carbohydrates. The benefits of the extract are due to its...

Drinking from Cans Could Shoot Up Your Blood Pressure

NDTV Cooks | Wednesday December 10, 2014

'Can' your favourite drink cause you harm? Yes, especially if it comes from a can. A new study in the journal 'Hypertension' says plastic bottles and cans are generally lined with a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA), the consumption of which has been...

Narendra Modi Gulps an Intoxicating Drink Politely

NDTV Cooks | Wednesday August 16, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a hearty welcome in Suva last month, complete with a traditional ceremony where men from the Fijian village - bare-chested and dressed in long grass skirts - performed and sang. Little did he know he'd also be greeted...

How Your Grip Strength Changes With Age

NDTV Cooks | Saturday December 6, 2014

If you're in your 30s, then a simple grip strength test could help identify whether you'll face problems like loss of muscle independence, sarcopenia or even a shorter life-span. A study that appeared in the journal Public Library of Science ONE (PLOS...

Orange Juice is Healthier Than We Thought

NDTV Cooks | Saturday December 6, 2014

It's a well-known fact that orange juice and other citrus fruit juices are healthy, refreshing and really good source of Vitamin C and other antioxidants. But the level of antioxidants found in citrus juices has been gravely misunderstood. According to...

Obesity May Take Away Almost a Decade of Your Life!

NDTV Cooks | Saturday December 6, 2014

Obesity is one the greatest threats to human health. Diseases like diabetes, high blood sugar levels, increased cholesterol levels and a range of cardiovascular diseases have been linked to obesity. According to a recent report issued by the World Health...

This Compound in Red Wine May Prevent Cancer

NDTV Cooks | Friday December 5, 2014

A certain compound found in red wine, grapes and nuts is believed to have some miraculous properties. Resveratrol has got a lot of attention from health experts and scientists who have been studying the various health benefits associated with it, especially...

Controversy Over 'Unsafe' Food Samples from Popular Restaurants in Delhi

NDTV Cooks | Friday December 19, 2014

The Delhi High Court has been informed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that rice and other food samples collected from three popular eateries in the Capital have been found to be unsafe. The affidavit filed by the department...