This is the age of educated decisions when it comes to your diet. Many people like to count their calories and make sure that their diets are balanced according to their nutritional needs and health goals. In all these latest trends, another one is learning about naturally occurring superfoods. Superfoods are nutritionally dense food items that provide you with more benefits in less volume.
Mukhwas, Saunf or Fennel Seeds is something that is very common in every Indian household. While some people use these seeds in food preparations, majority of Indians love to eat a few fennel seeds after meals. The main reason behind eating these seeds is to curb bad breath and freshen the mouth. However, not many people are aware that fennel seeds are a rich source of essential nutrients that are vital for our overall health.
The sweet golden nectar of gods called honey is one of the world's best and healthiest natural sweeteners. Everywhere in the world, there is a great market for honey and related products. Raw organic honey is even better in terms of nutritional components and health benefits. However, finding healthy organic raw honey is a hard hassle, and you will most probably not find it at your nearest grocer.
If you ask anyone to tell you their favourite fruit off the top of their head, they'll probably say pineapple. Pineapple is also one of the most famous flavours for anything sweet, be it candies, desserts, shakes, juices, etc. Even as a fruit juice, it is phenomenal, full of vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and antioxidants. For such fruit to not have a very common Indian style recipe is a shame. So today, we'll talk about a not-so-famous Pineapple Sheera or Halwa in Mumbai street style!
Any nutritionist will tell you how much dry fruits provide in terms of nutrients and fibers. Dry dates are one of the most beloved, naturally sweet, and absolutely delicious dry fruits. They are used by people everywhere around the world for their nutritional value. But what's most interesting about dry dates is that they can be used to make many interesting dessert recipes without having to add sugar at all.
Staying fit and healthy has become the need of the hour in recent years. Due to the increase in pollution levels and infections in our surroundings, it has become imperative for every individual to look after their health. Some people work out on a regular basis, while some follow a diet plan to ensure good health. However, there is one beverage that has been recognized all over the world as the bringer of good health, and that beverage is green tea.
Apricots are small yellow-orange fruits that look like small peaches, but size-wise relate more to purple plums. They may be small in size and stature, but they are packed with taste and nutrition. They have a rich profile of vitamins and minerals with a wide range of flavors as well. Apricots come from sweet-tart like depending on the variety and age of the fruit.
At first look, resins must look like shriveled and dry, uninteresting objects. But these dried grapes are something else in terms of nutritional value, and once you get past them, they also taste really good. Kishmish, as it is called in India, is a powerhouse of nutrients. They are a rich source of fiber, iron, potassium, calcium, and many other essential minerals and nutrients.
Making the perfect chikki is all about choosing the right ingredients in perfect quantities. The jaggery is the key to a good chikki since it holds everything together and the primary sweetening agent in the recipe. Unfortunately, common types of jaggery like organic ball jaggery or unrefined jaggery do not go well for the recipe. They turn hard and stringy, even after you cook it past the suggested hard ball stage.
Indian cuisine is defined by its use of powdered spices or masalas to give it a rich flavor profile and aroma. Depending on what part of the country you’re from, you will have a different combination of these powdered spices. Indian flavors are so loved cherished across the world because of these unique differentiators.
