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The Quintessential Snacks of Monsoon: Stuffed Mirchi Pakodas

August 2, 2017 Loknath DasMirchi, monsoon, of, Pakodas, Quintessential, Snacks, Stuffed, The

Come monsoons and the urge to savour fried snacks is at its peak. A cup of tea, some snacks to nibble on and a beautiful spot from where you can see the rain trickle down – isn’t this all that you could ask for? One of the most loved snacks which can be particularly enjoyed during the monsoon season is the Mirchi Pakoda and you would agree that it is hard to have just one. The mirchis that you make the pakodas with give a slight spicy kick to the pakodas and the delicious fillings inside balance other…

How to include goodness of peanut butter in your diet

August 1, 2017 Loknath Das(Peanut), Butter, Diet:, goodness, How, In, Include, of, to, Your

Go beyond just using peanut butter on a toast, and get innovative with it for healthy options, say experts. With increasing awareness about super foods and their health benefits, peanut butter has now made its way to most of the Indian households. It is rich in proteins, energy, carbohydrates and good fat. Nutritionist and weight management consultant Kavita Devgan said: “Peanut Butter is the most innovative ingredient to complement the benefits peanut in our daily diet. For vegetarians, it can be added to pulses, baby spinach roasted peanut bowl, basil…

In the mood for some Italian? Try out this Creamy Spaghetti Chicken Charcuterie recipe

August 1, 2017 Loknath DasCharcuterie, chicken, Creamy, for, In, Italian?, mood, Out, Recipe, Some, Spaghetti, The, This, Try

In Italian cuisine, bread and spaghetti is like what daal and chawal (rice and lentils) is to Indians and we believe this comfort food is probably what you mostly order on your outings to your favourite Italian restaurant. Cooking it ‘al dente’ might be tricky but it comes with some experiments in the kitchen. This recipe from Freshmenu.com is quite easy to make and also looks like gourmet meal right out of a restaurant. It is also perfect for weekday night hostings and a delight to have in the loving…

You’re Doing it Wrong: Why Spinach and Lime Juice Make the Perfect Pair

July 30, 2017July 30, 2017 Loknath Dasand, doing, It, Juice:, Lime), Make, Pair, perfect:, Spinach, The, Why, Wrong, you're

For years, we’ve been told that palak-paneer is a healthy, wholesome dish with the goodness of spinach which is rich in iron and cottage cheese which is full of calcium. Turns out it may not be the case.The science of food combinations is tricky but it is worth understanding. Simply put, the secret to healthy eating lies in pairing the right foods together that facilitate the absorption of all the nutrients. According to Ayurveda, if you pair your foods wrongly, it may lead to disrupt the balanced of doshas in your body and lead…

Kozhakattai or Modakam: Lord Ganesha’s Favourite Ladoos from Tamil Nadu

July 30, 2017 Loknath DasFavourite, From, Ganesha’s, Kozhakattai, Ladoos, Lord, Modakam:, Nadu, or, Tamil

South Indian desserts are revered and loved around the country, especially during festivities. The unique flavours and the prerequisite use of coconut give the essence of an authentic South Indian sweet. One of the most popular and traditional desserts from Tamil Nadu is Kozhakattai, Modakam or Modagam, which is also similar to that of Maharashtrian Modaks. Modakams were adored by Lord Ganesha and is believed to be a symbol of his earnestness and wisdom, a prize obtained from his parents. Kozhakattai is prepared as a prasadam on Ganesh Chaturthi to invoke…

Surprise, Surprise! 8 Vegetables That Are Actually Fruits

July 29, 2017 Loknath Das8, Actually, Are, Fruits, Surprise!, That, vegetables

Think you know your fruits from your vegetables? You’ll be surprised. There are many fruits in the plant kingdom that are often mistaken as vegetables. Now, this simply means that some foods may be classified as fruits biologically but are often used as vegetables in savoury dishes and hence the confusion. In botanical terms, a fruit is basically a seed-bearing part of a plant that develops from the ovary of a flowering plant, whereas vegetables are all the other parts of a plant such as its roots, leaves and the stems. Therefore, it is…