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 …
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 …
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 …
Makhana/ Fox nuts are seeds of water lily plant that are collected in a laborious process from the bottom of ponds and then carefully cleaned, popped, polished before being commercially packed. Makhana is widely grown in Indian states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir. Nutrition wise, …
Tofu, is the one quintessential minimally processed food that I love and have in my fridge at all times, because it blends easily into any recipe. It adds loads of plant protein, calcium and isoflavones from soy that have so many health benefits. The blandness …
Pancakes come with happy, warm, comfy and lazy vibes. For me, the possibilities of using so many varied grains veggies and fruits to create the ever kid loved pancakes motivate to keep reinventing the combinations. Ragi(finger millet) is one of the very nourishing plants, that …