CategoriesMasala (Spices)Salt is arguably one of the world’s most important cooking ingredients. Without salt, meals would taste unappealing and bland. No human can ever survive without a little salt in their meal. The chemical name of salt is Sodium Chloride or NaCl. Salt is by far the biggest dietary source of sodium, and the words “salt” […]
Spices are the foundation for Indian cooking. They can transform any dish into a tasty meal and give life to even the simplest ingredients. Every Indian Household has a standard “masala dabba” which contains all the spices in one box. The box contains spices in powdered form and whole spices like cumin and mustard seeds. […]
Pickling is a global culinary art. If you were to go on an international food-tasting tour, you’d find pickled foods just about everywhere. You might sample kosher cucumber pickles in New York City, aachar in India, kimchi in Korea, miso pickles in Japan, salted duck eggs in China, salsas in Mexico, and much, much more. […]
As described by Wikipedia, sustainable living describes “a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the Earth’s natural resources, and one’s personal resources.” The question is, how is all of this related to food? Sustainable eating is about choosing foods that are healthful to our environment and our bodies. This plant-based […]
Trail mixes—typically a mix of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits—are a common enough sight across supermarket shelves today. The term trail mix alludes to the fact that this energy-packed snack was recommended for long-distance trekkers, basically those on a trail. Trail mix is a very popular snack in the United States. It is now emerging […]
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of trees of the Cinnamomum family. It is native to the Caribbean, South America, and Southeast Asia. Cinnamon is known all around the world for its amazing flavour and medicinal properties. Cinnamon is a spice, sprinkled on toast and lattes. Sometimes, it is also used in […]
CategoriesMasala (Spices)Various Masalas In Indian Cuisine Indian cuisine is renowned for its rich, diverse flavors, and at the heart of this culinary tradition lies the vibrant use of masalas. Masalas in Indian cuisine are not just ingredients; they are an art form, combining a variety of spices to create complex, aromatic blends. These spice blends, or […]
