Here is a complete post with everything you need for karwa Chauth-The Puja Thali made with all things associated with Karwa Chauth-bangles,bindis and jewelry. A home made diya made of atta and decorated as you like. Also a great project … Continued
Spaghetti Squash can be difficult to cut with a knife because of its hard outer shell. This method softens the squash in the microwave and makes it easy to cut the squash. It is then baked in the oven for … Continued
An eco friendly Ganesha, made of clay. The seeds are placed inside Ganesha and when the visarjan is done in a pot, the clay dissolves in a couple of days and the seeds sprout and turn into a plant. Last … Continued
Sprout Kala Chana/ Black Chickpeas in an easy,hygienic way without tying them in a cloth or using a sproutmaker. All you need is a sieve /colander and a wet paper towel. I had earlier shared how to sprout Green Moong/Mung Beans. … Continued
Ayurvedic herbs combined with coconut oil makes an effective hair oil that prevents premature graying and encourages growth. This recipe has been shared by my friend Hansika who ran a very successful beauty parlor in Mumbai India before she got … Continued
Common household ingredients like vinegar and baking soda are used to clean burnt and stained pots and pans. When they come together, they create a chemical reaction that is helpful in cleaning the burnt,soiled pan. I make Indian tea every … Continued
All natural,organic sugar scrub made without any color,extract or essential oils. My tryst with sugar scrubs happened about 5 years back when we were visiting Downtown Disney, now called Disney Springs. There was this really fancy store called ‘Basin‘ selling … Continued
An easy and effective way to mince ginger and freeze so you will always have it handy when you need it for curries, sauces,Asian cooking and Indian tea! The advantage of freezing ginger or anything else is that its readily … Continued
Chopped and sauteed/ fried onions that are ready to use,make it possible to put dinner on the table in 15-20 minutes. Most recipes, especially Indian recipes, start with chopping and sauteing an onion! Sauteed,caramelized onions are the base for most … Continued
This all natural, chemical free way to clean silver is such a boon because not only are you not inhaling any toxic fumes,you are saving money too! Baking Soda,Aluminum foil and salt are pantry staples and available in every home.Did … Continued