Elaichi – The Queen of Spice and everything nice
It would be difficult to find one soul who would pass a divine cuppa of rich masala chai. Infused with cardamom, masala chai makes you feel like royalty.Continue Reading
Category: Know Your Food
Kalonji – The tiny soldier of health
An interesting spice, kalonji is popularly used to prepare various Indian dishes. It is aromatic and is used in tempering dalsContinue Reading
Star anise – The star in your kitchen
This star-shaped spice is a staple ingredient in various international cuisines. This exotic star fruit or ‘chakra phool,’ as it is calledContinue Reading
Clove -A class apart
It was in the days of the yore that an advert repeatedly told us how laung, clove, gave relief from dentalContinue Reading
Nutmeg and Mace – The delicate and unique spices
Giving a unique taste to your dish The unique spiciness and a hint of the sweet warm taste of nutmegContinue Reading
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
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
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
Summer goodness of juicy citrus fruits
One of the favourite fruit juices in our country might just be “Ganga-Jamuna.” This tangy sweet and utterly delicious drinkContinue Reading
Know the various bases to ferment Pickles
The art of pickle-making has been an age-old tradition in most Indian homes. Summertime is generally booked for making flavoursomeContinue Reading