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Payal

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Food in the mind, Bollywood in the heart - these two things often shimmer in Payal's writing. Besides penning thoughts, Payal enjoys a playful tango with new and delicious recipes. Roaming around is her jam; whether catching up on the latest flicks or grooving to the beat, Payal knows how to keep her empty moments brimming with flavour and rhythm.
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    • Karwa Chauth 2025: Date, Puja Timings And Classic Recipes That Make The Festival Special

      As the festive season sweeps across India with Navratri, Durga Puja and Dussehra preparations in full swing, another celebration waits just around the corner. Karwa Chauth, one of the most cherished festivals for married women, will soon light up homes across North India.

    • 6 High-Protein Breakfast Recipes Under 10 Minutes

      Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day for a reason. It sets the tone for energy levels and productivity, helping you stay focused and active.

    • How I Make Lauki Kadhi That Even My Kids Love To Eat

      Bottle gourd (lauki) might seem like a humble vegetable, but it is full of benefits. It is low in calories, rich in fibre, and has high water content, which keeps the body hydrated and aids digestion.

    • 6 Quick And Easy Snack Recipes You Can Prepare This Navratri Season

      This nine-day festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga, during which her devotees worship her with unwavering faith.

    • When Is Dussehra 2025? Date, Significance And Recipes To Cook For The Festival

      In North India, effigies of Ravana are burnt to mark Lord Rama's triumph, a ritual also believed to represent the destruction of negativity within us.

    • How To Use Kasuri Methi In Cooking To Elevate The Taste Of A Dish

      Kasuri Methi refers to dried fenugreek leaves that are widely used to add depth of taste and aroma to Indian dishes. With its slightly bitter yet aromatic flavour, it brings a distinctive note that enhances the overall character of food.

    • When Is Maha Ashtami 2025 And What To Make For The Bhog Thali

      Navratri is a popular festival celebrated with great pomp across India. Although Navratri occurs four times a year, two of these - Chaitra Navratri (around March-April) and Sharad Navratri (around September-October) - hold special significance.

    • How To Make Veg Jaipuri: Classic Recipe Of This Rajasthani Delicacy

      Veg Jaipuri is a simple, rich, and visually vibrant curry. Similar to North Indian mixed vegetable curry, it is prepared with a combination of several vegetables, paneer, and aromatic spices.

    • High Protein Chickpea Paneer Wrap: A Healthy Weight Loss Recipe

      This high protein wrap brings together boiled chickpeas and paneer, two ingredients that support weight management. Chickpeas are rich in fibre, which promotes satiety and keeps hunger at bay for long hours.

    • How To Cut Arbi Without Itching: 5 Tried-And-Tested Kitchen Hacks That Work

      The itching caused by arbi is linked to calcium oxalate crystals present in the vegetable. These needle-like crystals can irritate the skin, especially when arbi is peeled raw.

    • Mattha Aloo Recipe: How To Make This Famous Curry From Uttar Pradesh

      Mattha Aloo stands out for its simplicity. Made with basic ingredients and cooked in minutes, this dish is light, refreshing and deeply satisfying.

    • Street-Style Ragda Chaat Recipe: How To Make Mumbai's Favourite Chaat At Home

      Ragda chaat is a popular Mumbai street food made with white peas, cooked with potatoes until soft, and combined with onions, tomatoes, spices, chutneys, and lemon juice.

    • How To Make Bombay-Style Aloo Frankie At Home

      The Frankie is prepared with a crisp potato patty wrapped in a thin roti, layered with shredded carrots, onions, tangy chutneys and a special Frankie masala.

    • 5 Things You Should Never Do Right After Eating (And What To Do Instead)

      What you do after eating can make or break your digestion. From tea and coffee to workouts and naps, here are 5 common mistakes to avoid after a meal - and what to do instead for a healthier gut.

    • 7 Easy Indian Breakfast Ideas Perfect For Monsoon Days

      Craving something hot on a rainy morning? Try these quick and healthy Indian breakfast recipes that are easy to make and perfect for monsoon days.

    • 7 Common Mistakes That Ruin The Taste And Texture Of Sabzi

      Washing vegetables the wrong way can lead to nutrient loss. Many people wash them after bringing them from the market and then wash them again after cutting, which drains some of the nutrients.

    • What Is Panch Phoran And How To Use This Spice In Cooking

      Panch Phoran, also called Panch Phoron, is an authentic spice blend made from five whole spices: fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fennel seeds.

    • How To Make Kolkata's Famous Churmur Chaat At Home In 10 Minutes

      Crispy, tangy and loaded with spice, Kolkata's Churmur Chaat is street food comfort in a bowl. Here is how you can recreate this crunchy street food at home.

    • Maharashtrian Masala Rice Recipe: Easy One-Pot Rice You Can Cook Anytime

      Maharashtrian Masala Rice is usually made with vegetables like brinjal, carrot, cabbage, kundru and potato. It is quite similar to pulao but what makes it stand apart is the addition of a special spice blend called Goda Masala.

    • How To Make Classic Udikache Modak This Ganesh Chaturthi

      This year Ganesh Chaturthi will start on 27 August 2025. Homes and pandals are decorated for the arrival of Lord Ganesha. People bring the idol of Lord Ganesha into their homes and worship him with devotion for ten days.

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    Payal

    Food in the mind, Bollywood in the heart - these two things often shimmer in Payal's writing. Besides penning thoughts, Payal enjoys a playful tango with new and delicious recipes. Roaming around is her jam; whether catching up on the latest flicks or grooving to the beat, Payal knows how to keep her empty moments brimming with flavour and rhythm.