Home made Achari masala without any preservatives or additives is the perfect spice blend for not just pickles but also various curries. The prominent flavor in this spice blend/masala is Nigella seed/kalonji and fennel/sauf which is different from the usual … Continued
Ghee is so easy to make at home but its also easy to burn it, or on the other hand, if you are scared of burning it,remove it from the heat too soon and as a result the butter doesn’t … Continued
if you want to lose weight,suffer from bloating, embarrassing flatulence, or just want to remove toxins from your body and increase your digestive abilities, then this is the perfect drink. A combination of basic spices found in every Indian household … Continued
Ginger,Honey and Black peppercorns make a all natural, chemical free, home made cough syrup/tea which is safe to use on a daily basis without worrying about any side effects. Every family has a way of dealing with common cough and … Continued
Diwali is synonymous with Mithai and home made snacks but sometimes we just dont have the time or ability to make 10-15 different types of Mithais. Wouldnt it be nice, if you could make just one type and end up … Continued
I decided to write this post after my daughter helped me for the first time this year on Ashtami day(eighth day of Navratri) to make the parshad(food offered to god). Usually, Ashtami falls on a weekday, and she needs to … Continued
I wanted to use all things associated with Karwa chauth to make this puja thali. As we were getting ready for Garba a few weeks back and I took out my bangle collection to match with my outfit, I realized … Continued
Coconut Oil has been used on hair and skin since thousands of years. It is specially popular in the coastal countries like India, Sri lanka, Indonesia, Phillipines, Malayasia Hawaii and Caribbean. Coconut oil in these countries is used for cooking, … Continued
Atte ka diya/lamp is a fun, economical, biodegradable and creative way to do puja. I have always seen mom make it for Karwachauth and for Ashtami puja. The idea to decorate with Sindoor and toothpick is totally hers. She was here … Continued
I have struggled with making Yogurt at home for last 20 years, since I came to the US. Back home, you don’t even think that there is any technicality involved in setting yogurt. Its just something that is made … Continued