Fresh turmeric pickle (kachche haldi ka achaar) A quick and easy pickle with very few ingredients. Ingredients 250 grams raw fresh turmeric (kachche haldi and Amba haldi) 1 teaspoon salt (I used rock salt) 3 large lemons or more if…
Turmeric (kacchi haldi)
Turmeric (kacchi haldi) Also known as Amba Haldi (mango ginger) which can be seen in this season especially in india.Turmeric is an Indian spice that contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. Due to this it acts as a…
Garlic Coriander Paratha
GARLIC CORRIANDER PARATHA Garlic corriander paratha is a phytochemical rich recipe, that helps boost immunity. A great paratha for people suffering from heart disease like BP, cholesterol. Garlic with its blood thinning property is complimented by cooling and digestive corriander.…
Green garlic (Hara lehsun)
GREEN GARLIC – HARA LEHSUN BENEFITS You must have seen this very frequently in the markets now a days…….GREEN GARLIC available in winters generally Green Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol and thin the blood, which helps prevent stroke,…
Awla Chutney
Awla Chutney Amla i.e Indian goose berry is a power house of Vitamin C, full of antioxidant properties and fibre.It is also very good for hair,skin. Here is one method by which you can include it in your diet, awla…
Amla (Indian Gooseberry )
Amla or the Indian gooseberry Amla or the Indian gooseberry is a super fruit packed with 20 times more vitamin C than oranges. Amla has been used as powerful antioxidant agent that also boosts immunity. Amla restores the vitality and…
Pudina Tea
MINT TEA (PUDINA CHAI) How about Pudina chai on a chilly winter morning? Mint leaves are brewed with tea to make the famous Indian ‘Pudina Chai’ For a refreshing aromatic tea add a few leaves of pudina (mint) to your…
Do I really need a lot of water in winters?
Do I really need a lot of water in winter? During winter- the temperature drops and sweating is less; that is the reason we have less desire to drink water- not feeling thirsty. However, there is no change in the…
Packaged soup vs homemade soup
Package soup vs homemade soup ……what is really a Healthy Choice? A bowl of piping hot soup is one of the favourite choices to keep you warm in winter. There are a variety of ready to prepare soups available in…
Uses of whey (the water left after making of panir)
Uses of whey (the water left after making of panir) Whey, called “healing water” by the ancient Greeks, is filled with nourishing probiotic (pro-life) activity, protein, and is an excellent digestive aid, yet lacks lactose. Here are a few easy…