Kiwi is the national fruit of New Zealand. It was first found in China. It was known as Yang tao then. Missionaries brought the kiwi fruit to New Zealand only in the early 20th century. It gained such popularity in the country that it started being cultivated commercially and was marketed as ‘kiwi’ (bearing a close … Read more
Raita is an accompaniment to the main dish and is made by combining yogurt/curd/dahi with vegetables, fruits, nuts or gram flour balls (boondi). The vegetables used are either raw or cooked. The raita can be made using cucumber, bottle gourd, beetroot, tomato, onion, carrot, grapes, pineapple, guava, pomegranate, spinach or pumpkin. Spices such as salt, pepper, … Read more
Fresh fruit juices are always good to have. They are very easy to make and contain more nutrients than packed juices. They do not contain any preservative and hence are very healthy. This is the recipe for strawberry pomegranate juice. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K and provide a good dose … Read more
Sweet Potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, C, and potassium. They have a great taste, are starchy and can be enjoyed baked, roasted, grilled, steamed or fried. Sweet potato also tastes good in the traditional curries. Click below for other recipes that have the sweet potato. Surati Papdi, … Read more
Quinoa has been in demand in recent years. So, then, what is this “Quinoa”? Quinoa is a protein-packed grain and is the best alternative to starchy grains such as wheat and rice. It looks like a small bead similar to other millets or couscous. Quinoa is also a good source of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, … Read more
Kebab is an Arabic word. It is a dish in which small pieces of meat are cooked on skewers along with some cut vegetables like onion, tomatoes, bell peppers etc. These are then cooked on a grill or a barbeque. Sheekh Kebab is a dish where usually a mixture of minced meat (ordinarily lamb), … Read more
Quinoa has been in demand in the recent years. So then what is this “Quinoa”? Quinoa is a protein-packed grain and is the best alternative to starchy grains such as wheat and rice. It looks like a small bead similar to other millets or couscous. Quinoa is also a good source of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, … Read more
Plum is a very nutritious fruit. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Ripe plums are sweet to taste. Plums can be black, red, orange or green in color. Plums can be eaten fresh. They can also be used in making jams, juices, wines, cakes or salad. Dried plums are known as … Read more
Sabudana thalipeeth is a dish made during fast/upwaas/vraat. It is very delicious and is made using soaked sabudana, potato, crushed peanuts, cumin seeds and ginger green chilies. It is cooked by applying ghee or butter till it is golden and crisp. It uses fewer spices but is yet full of flavors. Thalipeeth is a popular … Read more
Today, I am sharing with you the step-by step procedure for making Kaju Badam Puri. It is basically a flourless and butterless cookie and is gluten free. It consists of nuts, sugar, milk and flavored with saffron and cardamom. If you want to make it vegan, the milk can be substituted with soy or almond … Read more
I have loved chawal ki roti since childhood. I was brought up in Vapi, which is in South Gujarat (India). There people make this chawal roti. They call it as “Chokha no rotlo”. It is generally served with different spicy curries or different lentil dal, Vaal ni dal or garlic chutney. Many restaurants in Daman … Read more
Bajri or Bajra is known as pearl millet world wide. It is rich in essential compounds such as protein, fibre, phosphorous, magnesium and iron. It is helpful for controlling diabetes. Due to its high fibre content, it is digested slowly, thus the glucose is released at a slower rate compared to other foods. It helps … Read more