Coconut Oil – The flavourful oil of southern India
Coconut oil has stood out among many oils for its health and beauty benefits in the past few years andContinue Reading
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Kabuli Chana – The delicious tan coloured pea
Chickpeas or Kabuli Chana is another Indian favourite dal. The chickpea or kabuli chana is called garbanzo bean, Bengal gram, Egyptian pea and so on.Continue Reading
Pigeon pea/ Toor dal – The nutritious staple grain of India
Toor dal, also known as Arhar dal is a ‘must-have’ staple in Indian homes. A go-to dal, this humble pulseContinue Reading
Urad Dal – The tadkewali dal
Urad Dal is also known as Black Gram. It is oval shaped and once the outer layer is peeled offContinue Reading
Masoor dal – The pink tinted lentil
Did you know? Masoor dal in its original whole (sabut) grain form is dark brown in colour, but when polishedContinue Reading
Chana dal – India’s most loved legume
Chana Dal or Split Brown Chickpeas has been this nation’s staple favourite for quite a while now. It is saidContinue Reading
Rajma – The nutritious kidney-shaped bean
The quintessential dish in every North Indian home, Rajma, today, is a global favourite and a weekend choice for aContinue Reading
Barnyard millet – The healthy fasting food of India
Barnyard Millet or Kudiraivali rice is mainly grown in the hilly areas of Uttaranchal, India. Also popular as Samwat keContinue Reading
Kodo millet: The Rich Sustainer
Kodo millet, also called Varagu rice in Tamil originated from West Africa. Today, this crop is cultivated as a major foodContinue Reading
Jowar – The new quinoa
Jowar, Sorghum or Great Millet is a cereal crop, which is known for being a complete staple meal for farmersContinue Reading