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…

Chickpea flour, made from dried garbanzo beans, is a staple in Indian, Bangladesh and Pakistani cuisine. Known as gram flour or besan, it is readily available in Indian stores. Now this magic flour is gaining popularity in the western world as well. Perks of Chickpea Flour Chickpea flour is a very versatile ingredient, always happy to…

From college students to parents, noodles are a staple of dinner. There’s a reason for this: noodles are easy! If you can boil water, you can prepare pasta. And you don’t need to plan ahead, as long as you have some kind of noodles and vegetables at home. In the recipe below, I have included…

Anyone who maintains a vegetarian lifestyle probably gets asked the same question over and over again: where do you get your protein? Often, the answer is, “beans!” In fact, mung beans are among the top sources of plant-based protein out there! Mung beans make a great addition to a vegetarian diet. They have a nutty…