CategoriesMasala (Spices)Welcome to Bharat Masala, where we bring the essence of Indian flavors to your kitchen with ease. Indian cooking is renowned for its depth of flavor, aroma, and variety, but sometimes, juggling spices and preparing traditional dishes can feel overwhelming. With our ready-to-use Indian spice blends, you can enjoy your favorite meals without the hassle. […]
CategoriesDry FruitsSeeds are rich in nutrients and have many health benefits. You must have heard of these seeds or even seem them at the grocery store. These might look small but they are filled with so many nutrients. Some of the seeds are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and a huge variety of minerals. […]
CategoriesMasala (Spices)Indian cuisine is synonymous with curries. An Indian curry can exist in literally any form. There are dry curries, wet curries, sour curries, sweet curries, mind-numbingly spicy curries and what not. Let’s look at some authentic Indian curries from different states- Undhiyu You might have heard this name from your gujju friend. Undhiyu is made […]
CategoriesMasala (Spices)Adding the right herbs can make literally all the difference in the meal! Also, herbs are considered a much healthier alternative for flavouring your food other than adding lots of salt and all types of fat. Here are 8 herbs that every cook should definitely know about!! Cilantro (Alternate Name: Coriander Leaf//Dhania) If you are […]
CategoriesDry FruitsNavratri is one of the biggest festivals celebrated among Hindus celebrated with lots of enthusiasm across the country. This festival is associated with Goddess Durga and her nine incarnations are worshipped on each day of the festival. Some people observe fast during Navratri. Fasting during Navratri usually includes deviating from day to day items like […]
CategoriesUncategorizedWhenever you hear the word baking, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?Let me guess, was it a cake? A cookie? Anyway, there is a lot more to baking than just cakes and cookies. Baking is a slow process that uses dry heat to actually cook the product. It is usually done […]
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 […]
