Kokum Coolant Along the coastal lines and in the southern parts of the country, Kokum or Garcinia Indica is a superfood when it comes to tackling body heat and acidity. Ayurveda too mentions that kokum is instrumental in controlling pitta levels in our body, which is body heat/acidity. This special and popular summer drink popularly...
Power Packed Chutney Pumpkin seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients. Presenting a power-packed chutney in the best possible way which can be relished by the entire family plus reap the numerous health benefits too. High speed blender ½ cup pumpkin seeds (soaked for 5 to 6 hours)½ cup fresh coriander/mint leaves1 green chilli4 garlic cloves1- inch ginger¼...
Cold Potato Salad Cold potato salad is a presumptuous side dish /salad made with easy available ingredients from our very own pantry and can be served with meals or served as a snack too. Large pot for boiling waterKnife 500 g baby potatoes or yellow potatoes boiled (cooled, diced and kept aside)For the dressing:1/2 tbsp extra virgin...
Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry Simple and quickly prepared Side dish /snack with the goodness of Broccoli, mushrooms along with the rich flavors of herbs and spices surely helping stimulate the taste buds and relished every bite to complete satisfaction. Cooking panLadle 1 medium cup broccoli florets (cleaned well)1 cup mushroom (cleaned well)Salt as required1 tsp fresh...
Edamame Stir Fry – An easy weeknight dinner! Edamame is the Japanese name for immature soybeans. They are often called as “stem beans,” because they are traditionally sold with the stems still attached. Edamame is popular in Asian cuisine; however, it is easily available in India too. Having said that, it is necessary to choose...
Khichdi – What’s on my plate? A simple and a nutritional blend of lentils and rice, Khichdi has been the staple for Indians for many years now. Not only does it account for an ideal protein on the basis if rice and lentils but also packs in Nutritional punch making it simple on the...
Alu Vadi - Pelting Mumbai rains call for the most comforting tea time snack -Alu vadi a perfect tea time match. Mumbai monsoons bring in the availability of fresh alu leaves in the market. Alu leaf is called colocasia in English. It is also known as Arbi ke Patte (Patte means leaf) or taro leaf rolls. Alu...
Everyone is talking about chakras! But, what are they? How do we align them? How do we vibe with it? Is only doing yoga asana practice enough? Whether you've encountered this term when in downward facing dog during your yoga class or done pranayama, knowing what your chakras are, where to look for them,...
A couple of years ago, I looked down upon yoga, smirked upon it, said it's for old people, it's so slow and just some fancy flexible body doing stuff. With super high testosterone levels, my mind pressed towards heavier weights, aggressive sprints and HIIT. My mind was fast, aggressive and irritable when things didn’t...
Monsoon Special momos - Enjoy health and taste in every bite Monsoon Special Momos - sans refined flour, MSG and other additives. Get nutrition in every bite and in a hygienic way! SteamerMixing bowl 1 cup Ragi flour (can use jowar/Amaranth flour too)1/4 cup Rice flour2 to 3 tbsp Sattu flour1 Grated Carrot6 nos. French beans...
Ragi Chocolate Sheera Ragi or finger millet originated in Africa and has been cultivated for many thousands of years in Africa. Ragi is rich in protein and is a perfect protein source for vegetarians. It has the highest amount of calcium and potassium amongst millets and is also a great source of iron making it...
Dal Palak (Indian Lentil and Spinach Curry) Simple indian, all time favorite Maa ki dal made with the combination of lentils cooked with and tempered with basic Indian spices. Pressure cookerCooking pan ⅓ cup yellow lentil / dhuli moong dal / masur dal pre-soaked for 8 hrs3 cups water1 cup spinach / palak / fresh fenugreek...
