I regularly visit the grocery store because I am always on the hunt for fresh seasonal fruits and veggies. Today, to my surprise, I saw a nice green raw mango. No need to say today’s dinner includes raw mango chutney. Chutney is a must-have condiment with my meal. It is made of fresh herbs and…

Want a healthy energy drink in the morning or night? The answer is milk.  Milk is a wholesome food. Milk does a body good! It provides special and unique nutrition to humans, particularly to vegetarian people like me.  Milk nourishes all the tissues and muscles in the body. In order to get all the health benefits…

The mantra of my cooking in everyday life is to “cook fresh, eat fresh.” Recently I learned that at least 10 percent of the food on my plate should be fresh vegetables–preferably in their natural form, with less cooking. Eating fresh is easy when you find fresh vegetables you love. I fell in love with…

India is a country of festivals, and Holi is the second most celebrated festival in India. It is usually celebrated around March, and according to the Indian calendar it is on full moon day in the month of Falgun. This two-day festival is popular with youngsters and adults alike, as everyone enjoys playing with vibrant…

Sabudana is the same as tapioca pearls. It is used in fasting, for instance during observance of ekadashi, mahashivratri, and navratri. It makes for a texturized dessert that’s fun to eat. One interesting fact for any history buffs: Sabudana was consumed in large amounts during World War II when a food shortage hit Southeast Asia….

Ghee, or clarified butter, is renowned in India both as an element of traditional medicine and as a vital ingredient in our cuisine. The recipe I share below is very easy to make, giving you an essential ingredient for your recipes and your health. Ghee and Ayurveda From birth, humans consume milk, making it the…