CORIANDER IS A COMMON SPICE WHICH IS USED IN MOST INDIAN CURRIES. IN INDIA WE USE CORIANDER IN ALMOST ALL DISHES EITHER AS LEAF OR SEED. CORIANDER, POPULARLY KNOWN AS DHANIA IN INDIA IS EXTENSIVELY USED ACROSS VARIOUS REGIONAL CUISINE TO FLAVOUR CURRIES, STIR FRIES ETC. IT ADDS FLAVOUR TO THE DISHES, ALSO IT INCREASES THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF THE FOOD. CORIANDER IS ALSO RICH IN DIETARY FIBER. CORIANDER IMPROVES DIGESTION,IMPROVES SKIN QUALITY. THEY ARE […]
Category: My Pantry
ALMOND
This is another pantry staples of mine.Almond trees are native to North Africa, India, and the Middle East. Almonds are rich in healthy fatty acids, low in carbs, and packed with protein.The US is now the world’s largest producer of almonds. The almonds you can buy in stores usually have the shell removed, revealing the edible nut inside. While the almond is often eaten on its own, raw or toasted, it is also a component […]
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil, with loads of health benefits in it, has been an important ingredient in our kitchen since my childhood. We use coconut oil to stir fry, deep fry and also in curries. We also apply coconut oil on our hair before taking bath. I remember my grandmother preparing coconut oil in home, from freshly-squeezed coconut milk. The aroma of that oil is still in my memory.The residue of the homemade coconut oil is also […]
