Hummus is a delicious Middle Eastern dip that is plant-based, nutrient-dense, and gut-friendly. It is also super easy to make and versatile to use.
Hummus 101 (with 3 colorful recipes)
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Coconut Sprout and its amazing health benefits
Have you heard about the coconut sprout aka maranda? Have you ever seen it? Did you know it was edible? This blog will answer all the questions around this fascinating and nutritious ingredient.
Nali Bhaji and its unique health benefits
Unlike its name, Nali Bhaji/Water Spinach does not belong to or is related to the spinach family. Water spinach is a semi-aquatic perennial plant that proliferates in moist/ damp soil mainly around waterbodies/ditches etc and belongs to the Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory) family. It is Native to Asia and thus is easily available in India, Nepal, …
Ambat Chukka: The sour, healthy green!
Ambat Chukka is one interesting green. It looks like spinach/palak/nali bhaji and tastes like Gongura but it is neither. In fact, it is unique in its own way. It is tangy, sour, and absoluely versatile to use so read all about this interesting ingredient below.
Madras Cucumber and its powerful benefits
Madras Cucumber is something that I discovered on my recent trip to the market. I love wandering through local markets to find ingredients that are local, seasonal, and new to me. On one such visit, I saw this oval-shaped fruit, which I thought was a melon. But to my surprise, I was told it was …
Kudachya Shenga: A healthy ranbhaji
Kudachya Shenga are long tender beans that grow wild in the forest. Hence called ranbhaji aka wild edible food.
Aakur/Ankur: The Vibrant Goan Edible Fern
Aakur/Ankur, in literal terms, means a shoot. In Goa, it is a name for an edible golden-green fern that grows in marshy and mangrove areas and is considered a delicacy too.