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Fusion Delight: Noodles Pakoras
For the past month or so, we have been celebrating the cool rainy weather with a wide array of traditional Indian snack foods –...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 28, 20212 min read
The Rise of Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil
Even though cold-pressed Mustard Oil has been around for thousands of years, it has always been a humble, low-profile presence in the...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 24, 20212 min read
Rainy Day Delight: Crisp Onion Rings
Dark clouds and rain-washed skies! It’s the perfect weather for sitting by your window with a hot cup of tea and of course, something...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Good News for Mustard Oil Consumers
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a specially constituted body tasked with establishing science-based food...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 17, 20212 min read
Enjoy a Hearty Monsoon Snack: Batata Poha
We have, during the past few weeks, been discussing a wide range of Monsoon snacks on this blog to celebrate the onset of the rainy...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 14, 20212 min read
Another Master Chef Talks About Mustard Oil
This blog has several posts on Indian and international master chefs talking about the versatility, health benefits and unique flavour of...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 12, 20212 min read
A Treat for Rainy Day with Makki Paneer Pakora
The great thing about being indoors on a wet rainy day is that you can quickly whip up some hot tea and snacks – and then sit by the...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 7, 20212 min read
Mustard Oil: A Legacy of Pungency and Health
There is an ancient poem called Chandimangal from Bengal that was written sometime around the 16th Century. It states that the food...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 3, 20212 min read
Mustard Oil: The Heart of Healthy Rajma Pakoras
The soothing, refreshing, revitalizing rains are here! The Monsoon season is a time when a wide variety of Pakoras is used as a dash of...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 29, 20212 min read
The Cardiac Benefits of Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil
A year-long study conducted by the Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical Centre, Iran, in conjunction with Medical Hospital & Research Centre,...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 25, 20213 min read
Making Delicious Potato Pickle (Aloo Ka Achaar) with Mustard Oil
The potato is an extremely popular vegetable and is easily available all the year round. Since we are nearing the end of the Pickling...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 23, 20211 min read
The Health Benefits of Pickles with Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil
Some folks refer to pickles as a “sinful pleasure” – almost as though they are supposed to be bad for you but you can’t help indulging in...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 19, 20213 min read
Aam ka Achar Recipe
Our next destination on our exciting Pickling journey takes us to West Bengal. Many of you are already familiar with the fact that...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 16, 20212 min read
The Importance of Mustard Oil in Indian Pickling
When the Indian pickling season arrives, most people focus on finding the best raw mangoes – or any other fruits, vegetables, nuts and...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 12, 20213 min read
Recreating the Avadhi Khatti Meethi Adrak Ka Achaar with Mustard Oil
The ancient Indian kingdom of Avadh had a rich culinary tradition with a dazzling array of recipes – including some very exciting...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 9, 20212 min read
How to Choose the Right Pickling Jar
There are several factors involved in the ancient art of pickling – the bright summer sunshine, dry weather, copious quantities of...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 4, 20213 min read
Exploring the Exotic Dhingri Achaar: A Traditional Mushroom Pickle from Himachal Pradesh
Regular readers of this blog would know that we are currently on an exciting journey into the world of Pickling. The season is on all...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 1, 20212 min read
The Fascinating History and Rich Diversity of Indian Pickles
The word “Pickle” is of fairly recent origins – it comes from the Dutch word “pekel” which means brine. Brine is water impregnated with...
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Yashika Maheshwari
May 25, 20213 min read
Exploring the Exotic Bogori Achaar from Assam
Pickling has been a rich, ancient tradition across India for thousands of years, and every region has its own special set of recipes for...
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Yashika Maheshwari
May 21, 20212 min read
Mastering the Art of Pickling: Five Simple Rules for Success
Some people’s pickles are always awesome (our mothers and grandmothers in particular were connoisseurs of this art) while others struggle...
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