Food Recipes
What exactly is tea? The leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant are used to make all types of tea. To simplify and categorise, we frequently refer to black tea, green tea, wulong (oolong) tea, white tea, puer (pu-erh) tea, and dark tea.The Camellia sinensis plant is native to Southeast Asia, but now it is being … Read more
What exactly is Mamra/ puffed rice ? Puffed rice, also known as kurmura, mamra, or murmura, is a rice-based cereal. Puffed grains are formed by boiling rice kernels under high pressure in the presence of steam. It has a white colour, is light in weight, and has a crispy texture. Is puffed rice nutritious/calorie counter … Read more
When the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan became unwell, it is believed that his hakims advised him to consume a hot and flavorful dish that was also simple to stomach. The chaat was born, a dish made with lentils and pulses and topped with a dribble of spicy mint and coriander chutney and sweet-sour date and … Read more
Momos Momo is a steamed dumpling with some sort of filling, most usually meat, that originated in Tibet. Momo has become a delicacy in Nepal and Bhutanese Tibetan communities, as well as people in Darjeeling, Ladakh, Sikkim, Assam, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh in India. In Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region, it’s known as mamtoo. Momo … Read more
Chicken Curry’s History Around the World Chicken curry is a popular meal on the Indian subcontinent. It is widespread throughout the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. Chicken stewed in an onion and tomato-based sauce with ginger, garlic, tomato puree, chilli peppers, and a variety of spices, including turmeric, … Read more
What is Cabbage? Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that is commonly mixed with lettuce due to its resemblance in appearance. Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, kale, and broccoli are known for their high nutritional value. Cabbage may protect against radiation, prevent cancer, and lower the risk of heart disease. Cabbage leaves can be smooth or crinkled, … Read more
What is the English name for khichdi? The dish’s name, khichdi, is derived from the Sanskrit term “khicca,” which means “rice and legumes.” It goes by several names, including khichri, kichuri, and kichadi. The most commonly used lentil is moong dal, which is the split / skinned version of green gram, also known as moong beans. … Read more
“Parse” refers to mullet fish, “Macher” refers to fish, and “Tel Jhal” refers to gravy or curry. Fish An Identity of Bengalis Bengalis and their penchant for fish require no introduction. They eat to live and spend the majority of their earnings on food. These aren’t quips, but rather the harsh reality of Bengalis. Without … Read more
Why Is Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Such a Popular Summer Food in India? Here’s why lauki/bottle gourd is regarded as a must-have summer dish: Contains Essential Nutrients – Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E are all found in this one vegetable. Manganese, potassium, and iron are among the other minerals found … Read more
MASOOR DAL Ingredients: 1 cup masoor dal 1 and 1/2 cup water 1 small size chopped onion 1 small size choppped tomato 2 green chillies (as per taste) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp mustard oil Procedure: Put 1 cup of masoor dal with 1 and 1/2 cup of water in … Read more
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