Monosodium Glutamate widely known as MSG or Ajinomoto is a common food additive; used to enhance the flavor. It is a combination of sodium and glutamic acid. It is mostly used in Asian food as well as many processed foods. ‘Chinese Restaurant Syndrome’ is an outdated term that was used in the ’90s to describe […]
Paneer is widely called cottage cheese in the west. This is the reason why people often get confused with cheese and paneer. Cheese is everyone’s favorite and so is paneer. They are key ingredients of many dishes. However, being confused between the two can lead to some drastic culinary mishaps. Here we are to unfold […]
We are all aware that Pakistan and Bangladesh were once part of the same country. The majority of the people in both these countries follow the same religion. Bengal lies in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It consists of India’s West Bengal, Tripura, and Barak Valley of Assam as well as the neighboring […]
Dairy products like cheese, butter, paneer, yogurt, cream are incorporated in every second dish of famous platters. Although it is a tad bit hard to not mistake one for another. Well, no worries! We have been guiding you around your kitchen and are here to do the same today! Here we come to list out […]
While we are all getting accustomed to the new normal brought forth due to the pandemic, one decision almost all of us have made is to stay hale and hearty. And what is the best way to do that while we are all confined to our respective homes? Making necessary changes in our diet to […]
Why Do We Eat Jalebi on Dussehra? According to the holy Hindu scriptures, Lord Rama loved a dessert called Shashkuli (an ancestor of jalebi). Therefore, to celebrate Lord Rama’s victory on Dussehra, everyone enjoys his favorite sweet, Jalebi. Why Do Gujaratis Eat Fafda-Jalebi on Dussehra? Lord Legends have it that Lord Hanuman used to prepare […]
The British ruled over the Indians for 2 centuries. It is inevitable to not leave their imprints on us. From our city plans to the constitutional structure to our food and culture, the British have left their mark. We know that Indian cuisine has been influenced by many factors over the centuries. From the time […]
Do you also often wonder what exactly the ancient Indian eat? Did they also have cheese then? Did they consume better food or has the world come a full circle? Everything has an origin from where it’s journey can be traced. Similarly, the origin of Indian cuisines traces back to the Vedic period. The Vedic […]
Sattvic Food The word Sattvic is derived from ‘Sattva’. It loosely translates to balance, harmony, and light. This rightly defines the Sattvic diet too. Sattvic food is the purest form of food. They are aimed at calming the mind, rejuvenating the body, and inspiring the heart. Sattvic diets are extensively followed by yoga-enthusiasts all over […]
Are you aware that apart from a national animal, bird and sport almost every country also has a national dish? Yes, today we are here to talk about the national dish of India. A national dish is an integral part of a nation’s identity and self-image. It rightfully describes the preferred taste of the country. […]
