Black pepper, native to southern India, is not only a favourite spice but acts as a medicine too. It has immense health benefits when consumed in small quantities. Full of vitamins A and C, carotenes, flavonoids and several antioxidants which […]
Wheat daliya (dalia) or broken wheat has always been an integral part of Indian kitchens, versatile beyond belief. With the world waking up to the benefits of a ‘wholesome’ breakfast which includes whole grains, vegetables, fruit and protein, the spotlight […]
No wonder rice and ghee hold a distinct place in temples, holy rituals, and sacred ablutions and on the Indian thaali. Whether this thaali is being used for a specific puja or served on an Indian table, these ingredients are […]
Are you looking for a healthy breakfast recipe or maybe just a wholesome snack? Have you considered the versatile Poha? Poha is a cook’s secret dish, ready in a jiffy. It’s rice, but it cooks in just 5 minutes: as […]
Nature is a great store of some remarkable food products which are very healthy and honey is an A-lister among them. Given the numerous health benefits of honey, especially forest honey, it is extensively used as a sweetener, energy source […]
We love our colorful spice box and use the spices within, with great relish to flavor the delicious dishes. The aroma of Indian cooking has spread all over the world, and Indian spices are available everywhere. Jeera or Cumin Seeds, […]
Turmeric, 90% of which is grown in India and known as the golden spice of India has been around since 3000 BC. This root continues to be an essential ingredient in modern Indian cooking. Turmeric is known for its anticarcinogenic, […]
There’s some enlightenment that the almond is not a nut: it’s a fruit, a drupe to be precise. What does it matter? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Fruit, dry fruit, seed, fake nut, drupe….the almond […]
Are you crazy about health and healthy food? Then go nuts with ‘cashew nuts’. The kidney-shaped seeds that hang to the bottom of the cashew apple are cashew nuts. It is delicate in flavour. It is firm but has slightly […]
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April 24, 2017
Embrace the Magic of Gram Flour
Gram flour, also known as Besan, is made from ground chickpeas. It can also be made from raw or roasted gram beans. The roasted variety has more flavour whereas the raw tastes slightly bitter. Gram flour is a magic flour. […]