Dating as far back as 3500 BC, chickpeas have been a staple in the diets of many cultures in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Also known by the name “garbanzo beans”, these legumes are used to make a variety of dishes including chickpea salad, roasted chickpeas, hummus, chakhchoukha, and more. The two primary types…
In today’s kitchen one can almost always find a bottle of extra virgin olive oil. With its subtle nutty flavor, home cooks these days love to use this oil when making salad dressing, lightly sauteing vegetables, and sometimes even in baking as a substitute for butter. However, how does this oil fare in recipes that…
Although for thousands of years humans have used the milk of other mammals as a nutritious food source, in recent years, the way the animals are raised, how they are fed, and the components of the milk has led to a host of questions about its health benefits, in particular cow’s milk which many authorities…
For more than 5,000 years, the rich, deep-red oil from the African Palm has been a treasured staple food for the indigenous people of Central and West Africa, Indonesia and Malaysia. Legend has it that in ancient times, this seemingly miraculous oil was so sacred and its live-giving properties so cherished that it was entombed…
OPINION By Alana Sugar, Certified Nutritionist There’s no substitute for the real thing. What’s up with so much misinformation out there about food? With all the conflicting information out there, it could drive a person crazy, and I personally find it incredibly frustrating. Take the Mediterranean Diet for example: For years, I’ve studied the benefits…
Kitchari is India’s most beloved comfort food. It’s been around for countless centuries; it’s even referenced in the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata which dates Kitchari back to the 9th to 8th centuries BCE. Even before the arrival of such famous Indian dishes like Pulao and Biryani, Kitchari was there to feed the kings and…
What’s the deal with all of the avocado oil these days? It’s popular in Paleo and Keto diets and you’ll find it turning up in a lot more processed foods like commercial salad dressings, mayonnaise, all kinds of chips, popcorn, crackers, seaweed snacks, butter substitutes and more, but if you think avocado oil is the…
Beans, lentils and pulses are the mainstay of the Indian diet. They provide protein, antioxidants, several important nutrients, and quite a bit of fiber. They are hearty, healthy and delicious! Most often they are prepared with a variety of fresh and dried herbs, spices, seasonings and ghee or other healthy fats and oils, all which…
If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to ordinary refined white and brown sugar for sweetening, cooking and baking, you’re going to love our naturally delicious, mineral-rich, Certified Organic Jaggery and Jaggery Powder. They’re made from the extracted juice of organically grown sugarcane, produced to form a rich and healthy sweetener that has been used…
Learn how to make Balti Chicken with a comforting saffron sauce by following along with this video. This classic Indian dish is simple to make and so delicious! Find more recipe videos by going to our Youtube channel! Read more about saffron here. Print Recipe How to Make Balti Chicken Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You:…