One of the rarest varieties of rice, black rice doesn’t just look pretty—it’s full of antioxidants. I had it for the first time last night and I really enjoyed the taste. Try it and see. …
What is Freekeh
A staple grain in the Middle East, and parts of Africa, freekeh is a type of wheat harvested when it’s still young and green. Like all cereals in the wheat family, freekeh contains gluten proteins, making …
Mangos-how to cut them
Mango is one of the very popular fruit in India and many other Countries. There are several verieties of Mangos. These fruits are very sweet. Mangos are called “Amrit Fal” in India. Because of the …



What really is Curry?
when I first arrived in the USA -many years ago, people would ask me if I am from India and after my reply, most people would say” Do you eat Curry?’ I could not explain …
Save Time and Flavor
If you do not have time to start from scratch, you can prepare a few items and/ or buy a few items, pastes and sauces ETC to save time and give great flavor. You can …



Why most people in India are Vegetarian but not Vegan.
I have been a Vgetarian but NOT a Vegan. I grew up in a home on a farm and we always had people tell us( who came to Milk the Cows) that you must Milk …



Names of Spices and Herbs in Indian and in English
Here are the names for most ingredients spices, herbs, mixtures, blends and other items made from Dairy products. If you are unsure, it is easy to find the name in English. Indian spices have been …



Agave Nectar and some uses
May be a Great Substitue for Sugar and it is Natural. Agave nectar (also called agave syrup) is a commercially produced sweetner from several species of Agave, including blue agave Agave nectar is sweeter than Honey and …



What is Tadka? Baghar or Tempering?
This process is used, to add Flavor to food. Almost all over India in all regions this process takes place to enhance the flavor of Vegetables, Daals, Chutneys, Raita and other dishes. It is important …