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Grains, Seeds, & Flours

Munching on Mukhwas

December 22, 2022 by Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist Leave a Comment

Have you noticed the little bowl of colorful, candied seeds sitting close to the door at Indian restaurants? Maybe you’ve even tried a small spoonful? It’s called “mukhwas”. It’s a common treat in Indian homes and restaurants, and for very good reason! Not only is it a tasty after-meal breath freshener, it’s also a good […]

Baby Food Ragi Porridge Recipe #2

September 6, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods 2 Comments

In India, whole ragi is traditionally used to make baby food. One of our customers graciously shared her recipe for ragi baby food, and we wanted to pass it on to you! The recipe uses sprouted ragi flour, which is easily made in 24 hours using this recipe: How to Sprout Ragi. Dry the sprouted […]

Baby Food Ragi Porridge Recipe #1

August 28, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

This Baby Food Ragi Porridge is a sweet treat that your baby will love. Being rich in calcium and iron, it is a wonderful way to get your baby the nutrients they need while also tasting great! You might even sneak a bite in yourself because it is so tasty 🙂 We hope you enjoy […]

Millet: the traditional, gluten-free grain

June 11, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

Millet is an especially wonderful and important grain for people following a gluten free diet. It contains quite a bit of plant protein and fiber as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, copper and iron, and B-vitamins, folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. It’s cooks quickly and tastes great, similar to a […]

Sprouted Ragi Jaggery Coconut Dessert

May 10, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods Leave a Comment

This recipe is an easy way to make a delicious dessert with sprouted ragi. Print Recipe Sprouted Ragi Jaggery Coconut Dessert Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Course Dessert, Vegetarian Cuisine Indian Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1/2 cup ragi sprouted1/2 cup coconut flakes unsweetened1/2 cup jaggery (grated) or jaggery powder1-1/2 cups filtered water1 […]

How to Sprout Ragi

May 10, 2019 by Pure Indian Foods 4 Comments

Sprouting ragi is a nutritious way to eat ragi. You can use ragi sprouts in many recipes fresh, or also dry and grind into sprouted ragi flour. Print Recipe Sprouting Ragi Votes: 2 Rating: 4 You: Rate this recipe! Course Vegetarian Cuisine Indian Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 2 cups ragi2 cups filtered watercheesecloth or muslin […]

Quinoa Tabouli

June 28, 2017 by Sandeep Agarwal Leave a Comment

Combine the following: 3 cups of cooked quinoa 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes 1/2 chopped red onion 1-2 chopped scallions 1/2 chopped red pepper 1 cup chopped cucumber ¼ cup chopped parsley ¼ cup chopped basil ¼ cup olive oil (or PRIMALOIL) 3-5 TBSP fresh lemon juice Salt & Pepper to taste   […]

The Super Grain Known as Quinoa

November 28, 2013 by Sandeep Agarwal Leave a Comment

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the truly tastiest and healthy grains in existence is quinoa.  This super grain contains all essential amino acids, is full of protein, and even has fiber, minerals, phytonutrients, vitamin E, and B vitamins.  To top it off, it’s also gluten-free. Further quinoa benefits include: Quinoa has two times the fiber as most other […]

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