Pumpkin: a treasure house of goodness
Fibrous, fleshy and loaded with goodness, few vegetables are as nutritious as sweet pumpkin. An important harvest vegetable in India, sweet pumpkin is a much-loved delicacy given its impressive nutrition…
Recipe: Amla Tzatziki – a fusion delicacy replete with Indo-Middle Eastern flavours
It is often said that life is like an Indian Gooseberry, sour and bitter at first but always sweet in the end. Flavourful, therapeutic and versatile, Amla aka the Indian…
Recipe: Betel Leaf Rasam – a perfect combination of health and taste
A symbol of truth, prosperity, fertility and abundance, betel leaves are an intrinsic part of Indian culture. It is integral to festivals and the celebration of any auspicious occasion. Apart…
Recipe : Horse gram soup – a powerhouse of goodness
Think legumes and it is quite likely that green gram (moong), pigeon pea (toor dal) or red kidney beans (rajma) immediately come to your mind. Horse gram (kulthi bean) in…
Microgreens: a powerhouse of nutrients
With healthy and wholesome eating becoming the order of the day, microgreens have become an extremely popular food. An integral part of salads, soups and starters, microgreens are synonymous with…
Recipe: Mavina Hannina Sasve (Raw Ripe Mango Sauce with Sweet, Savoury and Tangy Flavours)
No mention of summer is complete without the mention of the mangoes, the king of fruits. Having grown up in Hyderabad, my earliest memories of summers were digging into the…
Recipe – Piyush: a healthy and delectable summer drink
Come summer and it is time for mangoes, salads, smoothies, ice creams and a whole lot of summer treats. A time when the body gets dehyadrated faster due to the…
Atharasa aka Kajjaya: a festive speciality
Come January and it is time for Makara Sankranthi which is one of India’s most significant harvest festivals. Celebrated as Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Bihu in…
JustBe Resto Cafe: where Health meets Taste
Considering that I have always been a fan of healthy and wholesome eating, I was happy to learn of JustBe , a resto cafe that serves exclusively plant based, whole…
Brahmi: an ancient herb, a powerhouse of goodness
“Chew a handful of brahmi leaves and you are sure to score better in Maths…” Well, this is an advice that was certainly not uncommon during up my growing up…