Hummus is the super healthy dip made traditionally from chickpeas, along with sesame, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Its origins in middle eastern world, go all the way back to 13th century. Low carb and fat with high protein and fiber, hummus is hands …
When it comes to dessert, natural sugars, as those present in fruits are the healthiest ones to indulge in for optimal health. Holidays are notorious for use of refined carbohydrates as in white flours/sugars, which add fuel to the fire in people prone to or …
The more plant-based lifestyle I explored, the more I noticed that cauliflower became a staple in my kitchen. I never realized that cauliflower is so versatile, especially in Indian cooking. Cauliflower does well in stir frys, gravy dishes, fritters, stews, quick steamed salads, baked items, …
Finding a wholefood, plant based game day food that is incredibly delicious and easy to make is a challenge. People tend to overeat while immersed in the enthusiasm and excitement. So, having healthy food choices around is crucial to keep the body happy and to …
Rasam, the South Indian equivalent of soup, with its spices aimed to promote digestion and tangy taste always makes up a perfect side in a traditional meal. A touch of turmeric with black pepper, that potentiates the anti inflammatory properties of curcumin present in turmeric, …
Upma is a spiced, savory porridge, easy South Indian breakfast, usually made with semolina, or cracked wheat. It is in my view, an Indian version of cream of wheat. Millets, rice flour, vermicelli also can be used to make upma. It is a quick dish …
From a nutrition stand point, ‘whole grain’ pasta is nutrient dense, has lower glycemic index than whole wheat pasta or even whole wheat or whole grain bread and should be preferred for healthy eating. Always look for ‘wholegrain’ on the label, because by definition it …
What would you call a person who is mad about cheese? My son, who falls in that category answers- Fondude:) Fondue, has its origins from Switzerland, and was popularized from 1930s, to increase cheese consumption. Over the years, it has been our tradition to relish …
Quinoa, the staple food of the Incan civilization, from the Andes, was made popular since the 1980s across the world, because of its superior nutrition profile. A pseudo cereal , meaning a grain like seed, with complete protein, on par with milk and is definitely …
Poornam, is a South Indian sweet, more so of the telugu speaking Indian states and is made for festivals, especially Pongal, the harvest festival. Cooked split pea lentils, are mixed with jaggery to make a delicious ball that is dipped in mixture of urad dal …