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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 …
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 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 …
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 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.
Curd, yoghurt, milk, paneer, or even the latest Greek Yogurt, all are dairy and dairy products that have always been and are an integral part of Indian cuisine.
On one of my weekly local market visits, I landed up seeing green beauties. It was the singhada shape, structure, and green/red/reddish-green colours that attracted me.