Quinoa ( pronounced as Keen-wah) is a superfood because of its nutritional profile. Commercially, it is mainly classified as black, red, and white/ivory quinoa with each having its distinct color, flavor, and taste.
Author: Aditi Prabhu
Quinoa: Its Nutrition, and Culinary usage.
Quinoa also pronounced as “Keen-wah” is an old plant and hence also commonly known as an “ancient grain”. It is a seed and not a grain/cereal but it can be used as a cereal hence it is known as a pseudocereal or pseudo-grain.
Pomelo/Indian Grapefruit and its Nutritional benefit
Pomelo tree grows right in front of my house in my hometown in Kokan. It is a huge tree and bears equally huge fruits. As a kid, it always made me wonder as to how the Pomelo/papnus could stay up there hanging on a single thin stem. Also, why the only person who would be …
Poha/Rice Flakes: Types, availability, and recipe.
Ask a Maharashtrian what’s for breakfast and you will usually get to hear its-Pohe ( Pohe is a traditional breakfast recipe made with poha/Flattened rice).
Wheatgrass: Benefits, cultivation and consumption
Wheatgrass is the young grass of wheat plant-Triticum aestivum belonging to the family of Gramineae. Delicate and lush green, Wheatgrass is a powerhouse of nutrients and also considered as a complete food by many. It contains many essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamin-A, E, K, B Complexes, and minerals like iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper …
A delicious and quick Homemade Peanut Butter recipe
Peanut or Groundnut are easily found in Indian households. They are a good source of protein and healthy fats. Comparatively lower in carbs and yet higher in overall calories. They are also a good source of vitamin E, Folate, thiamine, and a few other micronutrients. They are usually consumed raw, roasted, boiled or as a …
Makhana / Foxnut and its benefits
Makhana also known as foxnut is nothing but lotus seeds. They are widely used in North India and mainly during fasts. Somehow Makhanas are now gaining importance all over. It is also known as lotus seeds, fox nuts, Euryale Ferox, and Phool makhana.