Vegetable Muthiya/Dumpling Muthiya, one of the famous snack originated from Gujarat.The name is derived from the way it is made, from the 'gripping' action of the hand. Rich in fiber, steamed and flavourful using Indian spices and can be relished as a snack, breakfast or an appetizer too. Pressure cookerSteamer For making muthiya 2 cups freshly grated...
Ramadan, the holiest and most spiritual month for the Muslim community world over. 30 days of the sacred month, each spent in discipline and abstinence. However, cultures have transformed to where numerous household kitchens now go into overdrive to satisfy the family's cravings during the day-long fast. The sweetest, fattiest, saltiest, and most calorie-laden fest...
World Kidney Health day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March. It is a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology, and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations. This day is celebrated to create more awareness amongst the population to take care of their kidneys, and reduce the impact of...
Thandai Traditional beverage prepared specially during the festival of Holi . As it has a cooling effect on the body and hence the name "Thandai " . It is refreshing and at the same time rich in nutrition with the addition of Nuts and seeds . Presenting a New version of Thandai ,a Must add...
A long time ago, around 4500BC, the most farmed crops in India were the tiny cereals like, kodo, barnyard, foxtail, proso, and so on, belonging to a wonder grain family called millets. The benefits of these millets have been mentioned in some of the oldest Yajur Veda texts. Even 50 years ago, millets were...
The health of our hair is mostly an inside out approach. While losing a couple of strands is normal, when our hair starts to fall or shed in bunches, it mostly means an underlying nutrient deficiency or lifestyle factors like excessive stress, poor sleep or habits like smoking and drinking. Many times, the condition...
Becoming a parent is one of the biggest accomplishments and challenges in an individual's life. Your whole life revolves around that little life you have just created. Everything revolves around the baby, and as parents, we give it all we have to make sure that the baby develops healthily. One milestone in the baby's life...
Ingredients: 1 cup soaked overnight green split moong dal or 1 cup sprouted moong 1 inch ginger/adrak crushed 1/2 cup sattu flour 1 green chilli optional 2 tbsp poha (powdered) or groat oats powder salt as required 1/2 tsp hing/asafoetida 2 tablespoon coconut oil (as required) 1 cup water Method: In a mixer, grind together moong (soaked...
Ingredients: 1 medium cup broccoli florets (cleaned well) 1 cup mushroom (cleaned well) Himalaya pink salt as required 1 tsp fresh black peppercorns 1 whole bird chilly 2 tbsp spring onions (finely chopped) 2 stalks celery - if available 2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tbsp chopped garlic 2 tsp chopped ginger 1/4 tsp...
Ingredients: • ½ cup gluten free oat groats • 1 ½ cups water • 1 cup almond milk (optional) • a pinch of sri Lankan rolled cinnamon • 2 tsp chia seeds (soaked) • 1 tsp cacao powder • 1 tsp-soaked seeds (pumpkin, sunflower) • 2 tsp soaked and chopped nuts (cashews, walnuts, almonds) Method: 1. Heat water in a saucepan and once it...
Ingredients: 100gm beetroot 25 gm celery stalk /coriander 1 garlic clove ¼ inch ginger 2 tsp-soaked chia seeds lemon juice to squeeze from top salt and pepper to taste Method: Add beetroot, celery stalk/coriander, garlic and ginger to the mixture blender with water. Transfer this blended mix to a glass. Add soaked chia seeds to...
Ingredients: Ragi/Finger millet rawa 3 tbsp Sattu 1/2 tbsp Unsweetened raw cacao powder 1 tbsp Ghee 1 tbsp Water 1/4 cup Vanilla extract 1 tsp Jaggery powder 1 tbsp Procedure: Take ghee in a pan and heat it. Add ragi rawa, sattu and cacao powder. Sauté till its aromatic. Add water and cook till it's...
