My kitchen truth- ” What is in your pantry will eventually end up in your body”. Refresh the pantry , restock with healthy ingredients to rejuvenate your plate. This is my checklist, that I use to ensure my pantry has the ingredients that I believe …
The first sip of the day has so much power in my opinion, to wake you up and to stir in fresh thoughts. I am not a coffee person, and struggled to find the perfect warm beverage to invigorate my mornings, until I tried this …
The street food that undoubtedly reigns the heart of Indians, is the cute beloved panipuri, a humble crepe made out of semolina. Traditionally, it is stuffed with potato/chickpeas, tamarind chutney and then filled with tangy, minty water with a base of cilantro . The minute …
The definition of biological immunity refers to ability to fight or resist an infection or toxin. Some of it comes with in, and is called innate immunity. A part of immunity develops as the body is exposed to multiple pathogens either by illness or vaccines, …
Broccoli, a super food without doubt, full of antioxidants ,anti inflammatory properties, is known to decrease your risk for cancer. But it has always been a food that I have to improvise upon to get my kids to eat it at a level where it …
Grilling is the trademark of summer in the kitchen. Using dry heat , food is cooked at higher temperature but in lot shorter time. Those brown grill marks are too appetizing and add warmth to any food. Not to forget the aroma that you cannot …
Frozen fruits are my favorite part of making a smoothie. Available year round irrespective of the season and pre- cut to use right away without having to worry about saving left over fruit, frozen fruit is my go to on busy afternoons. Another advantage that …
Gongura, an ancient plant , commonly eaten in Andhra Pradesh, India, is a plant of all seasons in India. Edible green leaves with sour taste, resembling their cousins from Hibiscus family, are rich in Vitamin A, B- complex, and Iron. A quintessential dish for family …
Indian cuisine is incomplete without the creamy, spicy gravy dishes that complement the whole grain dishes, be it rice or breads. Typically potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, cottage cheese take center stage in Indian gravy recipes, in a base of onion, tomato and whole lot of …
The humble, yet nutritious and quintessential south Indian breakfast – the idli. A simple and wholesome steamed lentil / rice pancake.Historically, the idli goes back to 920 AD, with its roots in Karnataka, and was made with urad dal soaked in butter milk. There was …