Pepper – The Black Gold
Introduction Not without my pepper! Many of us cannot think of our morning breakfast, a plate of omelette without sprinkling itContinue Reading
Category: Know Your Food
Vanilla: The quintessential fragrance
Ironically, Vanilla which is a sublime expression for plain and boring is the second most expensive spice in the world! Continue Reading
Spinach: Go Green!
Let alone Popeye, even our moms told us “eat your greens.” They both were right because the big green verdantContinue Reading
Gingelly Oil – The nutty-flavoured Rockstar
Gingelly oil is a lesser-known oil but is definitely a better substitute to other vegetable oils. In India, it is popularContinue Reading
Citrus Fruits – The immune-boosting freshness
One of the favourite fruit juices in our country might just be “Ganga-Jamuna.” This tangy sweet and utterly delicious drinkContinue Reading
Mustard Oil – The healing pungent oil
What gives the popular Bengali dish Chingri Malai Curry its peppy zest? Is it the mustard oil? Yes, you are right! What about Rui Shorshe? No prizes for guessing, itContinue Reading
Walnut: The Brain Food
As the examination dates would draw closer, parents would give walnuts to their kids. Walnut is known to boost brainContinue Reading
Pomegranate – The Sacred Fruit
Introduction: In a league of its own, pomegranate is a fruit that can boast of its glorious history. Called PunicaContinue Reading
Watermelon – A versatile fruit for health and wellbeing
Introduction: Refreshing, rejuvenating…well there is no summer without watermelon juice! Watermelon has a juicy, sweet flesh with a delightful crunchContinue Reading
Sweet Potato : The Healthy Tuber
Introduction ‘Shakharkhandi’ or Sweet Potato roasted on coal for making one of the most nutritious snacks in the world isContinue Reading