Winter is coming! And so are the sweet delicacies along with it. If you are aware of Maharashtrian cuisine, you must know about this wonderful dessert called Dink laddu. These laddus are one of a kind! They are also called ‘gond ke laddu’ in places outside Maharashtra. To make it in a special way, there are certain ingredients you can play around with.
Coconut is an important fruit for Indian households. In a good percentage of the country, coconut is used in recipes and gravies. This version of coconut that is used in cooking is the dried fruit. Compared to other fruits, dried coconut goes much underappreciated.
A sugar rush is something all of us develop a taste for during childhood. There are very few things in the world that entice our taste buds and stimulate them to a level like sugar does. It is also because biologically, it is the easiest source of energy we can have. However, as we grow up and our bodies start to change, sugar starts having adverse effects, especially commercially sold processed sugar found in most sweet dishes these days.
Everywhere in the world, people like a hot cup of tea to start their day with. Everybody has different preferences and ways in which they like their tea. In India, for example, there has been an age-old tradition of “Masala Chai” in place, which is black tea brewed with added milk and sugar, with some fresh Indian spices and other ingredients. Other than this, people commonly choose between two common types of tea, which is black tea and green tea.
There are some signature aspects about Indian food that makes it uniquely tasty and an absolute favourite for people in foreign countries to have as an exotic cuisine. The use of clarified butter, better known as ghee, is a big reason for that. Ghee is a big part of not just Indian and middle-eastern cuisine but also culture. It is made from pure cow's milk. It is evaporated till the water is gone and only milk solids are left. The solids are then skimmed off and sieved, leaving only the fats, which is the ghee.
In everyday life, we are hustling and struggling. A busy life is something all desire, but as soon as it is achieved, the weight on our shoulders starts feeling too much pretty soon. After all, we only have so much energy to get through the day. Many people find it very hard to stay energetic and motivated throughout the day, making life less enjoyable. When responsibilities start piling up, we need to be prepared to take the challenge head-on.
As the world got educated more and more about healthy eating habits, sugary treats like candies and chocolates started getting reconsidered for people who have always loved them. Protein bars are the best alternative for such people who are trying to watch what they eat and still want to please their taste buds. In the market, you will find numerous protein bars in great flavours like cookie dough, muffin, peanut butter, cookie cream etc.
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.
