A problem known as candida has just been detected in Luke’s digestive system. Look up candida if you haven’t already. An overgrowth of harmful bacteria in your stomach can lead to outward symptoms such as fungus infections, psoriasis and tiredness, as well as other autoimmune disorders. It’s not enjoyable at all. What is the remedy?…
Vegetarian breakfast with plenty of protein in the form of flavorful moong pancakes with carrot, cucumber, and walnut chutney. Cooking with nuts and seeds is one of my favourite ways to incorporate nuts and seeds into my daily diet. For the past four months, I’ve been on a path to greater health. I’ve learned a…
When seen from a distance, the home stands on a hill, its red tiles creating uneven patterns in the patchwork of green that stretches to the horizon. We return to our house in Thiruvilwamala, a highland village, every summer just before the monsoons wreak havoc in the baked landscape. To get to the house where…
I’m a master procrastinator, and it took a swarm of eager foodies snapping photos of the subzi mandi in Dubai to finally motivate me to go there (veggie market). Wet-behind-the-ears fresh expats (or fops, as they’re known in the expat community) tend to have a voracious appetite for shopping in the Indian marketplaces, and Dubai…
“Bisi Bele Huli Anna” is a traditional South Indian dish made with rice, dhal (lentils), tamarind, and tamarind pulp. It is popular in Karnataka, South India. Bisibelabath, also known as spicy rice, is a complete meal. There are a variety of spices from the southern spice coast in this dish, such as red chilies, cumin,…
Slowly but surely, I’m migrating the recipes from my previous blog, a vegan in the middle east, over here. My goal is to keep all of my recipes inside one place because I find myself making the same things over and over again at home, and it’s time consuming to keep track of the ingredients….
I wish all of you a very happy and prosperous Vishu! This year’s Vishu was a resounding success for me. Although she is rapidly maturing, my daughter seemed to love the pre-dawn commotion as much as I did. In the evening of the previous day, we made our obligatory trip to a local store to…
Sadyas are traditionally served with an unique relish or chutney known as Puli Inji (sometimes spelled Injipuli) (feasts). Prior to modern times, large families would begin getting ready for the next day’s feast the night before. There was no need for women or children to be involved in the actual cooking of the feast, as…
Tomato and Chilly Pepper Dhals and Soups Home Cooking Lunch and Dinner Traditional Tamilian / By Nino / 27/09/2012 A total of 5 people have left comments. I’m always up for a good laugh! Vijayam Athai was my father’s eldest sibling… Even though I adore her, I also enjoy to quarrel and argue with her….
Solar cooking is also not an unusual occurrence in my household growing up; rather, it was the daily routine. Large bowls of beans, lentils, and grains would be positioned to face the sun rising in order to cook slowly. My grandma would rotate the cooker every hour to capture the sun’s rays. The sun’s rays…
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