Indian festivals that come in the fall season are extra special, because the season calls for bright, warm, rich desserts that exude a cozy togetherness. Traditionally, heavy use of added sugars, dairy products, oils is common for festival treats in India. which is not the …
Tofu is one of the easiest ways to add plant protein and calcium to your plate any time of the day or year. The blandness and easy texture of tofu makes it a great vehicle for varied flavors that originate in myriad cuisines. If you …
Pancakes, a simple breakfast that symbolizes comfort, holidays, get togethers, relaxed mornings and more. Super family friendly with the potential to be customized and created per taste, health interests, pancakes are always in demand. This recipe is made to make them extra special, by adding …
Festive season in India has begun. Addictive sweets, savory snacks usually accompany lots of love and memories, while wrapped in the distinctive aromas, colors and the innate spirit of Indian festivals. Dussehra is celebrated as the victory of good over evil, all over India. On …
Fall is in… We are falling for all things fall, especially the colors, the aroma, and textures of produce. This recipe is the most easiest, yet enjoyable way to include as many varieties of seasonal veggies while bringing harmony among various textures/ flavors with the …
Undrallu are traditionally steamed rice based balls, offered to Lord Ganesha for Ganesh chaturthi. Holding on to the rituals and the cultural practice is very soul enriching. But, empowered by knowledge and science, we can definitely create a superior practice of eating particularly for the …
Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated (healthy) fats, that are super important for heart health. They are called essential fats, which means, you have to obtain them through diet. Found in many types of fish in abundance, there is a common misconception …
Legume family is made up of oil seed legumes (soybeans, peanuts), fresh legumes (beans, peas) and pulses (lentils, chickpeas, dry common beans). This article is a quick round up on the common dry beans. The earliest grown beans are about 9000 years old and thought …
Rasam, is the signature South Indian mid meal dish that is creatively designed to aid in digestion, prevent bloating, speed up metabolism with abundant spices such as black pepper in it. Classic rasam has generous quantities of tamarind and tomato in it, along with coriander …
Summer is here! The sunrise and sunsets, perfect evenings, lovely outdoors, all the seasonal produce that makes heat tolerable, make it my favorite season. But summers is not just about salads. With the soup lover in me, I love to blend those summer vibes into …