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History of tandoor

History Of Tandoor, Tandoori Cooking

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History of Tandoor takes us back by 5000 years to Indus valley and Harappan civilizations of ancient India. Traces of tandoors were found from the excavation of these historical sites. Use of tandoor however is not limited to only the Indian subcontinent; people use tandoor in West and Central Asia […]

 
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Roasted seeds mix

Roasted Seeds Mix recipe | Healthy seeds

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Roasted seeds mix gives the necessary nutrients to our body. It is good to snack on and gives nutty flavor and extra crunch to any dish to which it is added. Seeds contain all the requisite ingredients to make such a complex thing as a plant. Hence they are very […]

 
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superfood facts

Superfood facts and hype

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‘Superfood’ is the term that we hear very often these days. So what is a superfood? There is no fixed criteria to define what is a superfood and what is not. According to Oxford dictionary ‘superfood is a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being’. They are mostly plant […]

 
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Gajar ki kanji is ready

How To Make Gajar Ki Kanji | Fermented Carrot Drink

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Gajar ki kanji is fermented carrot drink that is tasty as well as nutritious. Carrots are cut into batons, and added to boiled water. Grounded mustard seeds, salt and pepper is added. Kanji is left to ferment at a warm place.

 
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Navratri Fast : Eat Healthy Seeds

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Navratri fast Navratri is an important Hindu festival. Goddess Durga is worshiped during this festival. ‘Navratri‘ literally means nine nights. People keep Navratri fast for nine days. In Hindu religion, there are no strict rules to follow by the believers. People in different region follow different rituals. Some people fast […]

 
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Benefits of fasting

Benefits of fasting | Ayurvedic and other concepts

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  Periodic fasting can help clear up the mind and strengthen the body and the spirit. Ezra Taft Benson on benefits of fasting. Fasting or not eating for certain duration is perhaps as old as life itself. Even animals fast when not well, or are under some other stress. It is the natural […]

 
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Good nutrition for child growth

Good nutrition for child growth

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We as parents are always worried – whether  our child is showing proper growth pattern? Whether we are giving proper food to our children? What is good nutrition for child growth? Are we looking after our child well? We often go through various growth charts to check if our child […]

 
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mango fruit

Mango, Fruit of the Gods

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Few days back I was enjoying the beautiful view of Arabian Sea from Marine Drive in Mumbai. My daughter bought raw mango slices from a street vendor. Those mouth-watering slices with salt and chili sprinkled on them, transposed me to my childhood. This delicious fruit always holds a very important […]

 
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