India is the largest consumer, producer and exporter of spices in the world. Spices play a very important role in our day to day cooking. From the start of the day in our teas to curries, Indians use spices in everything. Spices not only impart a lovely aroma to any dish but also has amazing …
Cardamom is the “queen of spices”, second only to black pepper, the “king of spices”. It is one of the most valued spices in the world. Cardamom grows as a perennial herb with thick, fleshy rhizomes or underground stems shooting leafy roots and with leafy stems. It has very large leaves, white or pale green …
Eating beans, lentils and other legumes may help you cut down on LDL “bad” cholesterol and lower your risk for heart disease, a new review suggests. Other than lowering cholestrol, lentils and beans also help in weight loss, stabilizing blood sugar which in turn helps im diabeties and digestive health… They are a very good …
Organic food is the food derived from animals and plants that have been grown and raised in accordance with the strict guidelines associated with government’s agriculture department definition of the term, Organic. In order to be certified as an organic food, food must be grown without the use of products such as manufactured fertilizers, synthetic …
Red Poha/Flattened Rice/Rice Flakes is the one of the most versatile grain available. It is made by first cleaning the paddy and then grading it to remove impurities. It is then soaked in hot water for 45 minutes. After drying, it is roasted to make flakes. These flakes are passed through sieves to remove unwanted materials …
Organic farming is either really expensive or really cheap, depending on where you live and whether or not they are certified. In India the natural or organic pesticides and fertilizers are as costly or costlier than their chemical counterparts. For any farmer proving you are an organic farmer requires certification, which is time consuming and …
