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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 25, 20182 min read
Classic Jhal Muri: A Bengali Snack with a Global Twist
It’s a humble homemade snack food. It originated in Bengal and later spread to Bihar, Orissa and Assam. It is called “ Jhal Muri ” – and...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 23, 20182 min read
Lower Your Blood Pressure… Naturally
In recent times lifestyle issues and related dietary problems have led to elevated blood pressure emerging as a major health issue. High...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 20, 20181 min read
Potato and Pointed Gourd Delight with Mustard Oil
Today’s post looks at a recipe that is made using two very common, everyday vegetables: Potatoes and Pointed Gourd ( Parval ). Nothing...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 19, 20182 min read
A Delightful Omelette Curry
The Egg Curry is quite a common dish all across India… the Omelette Curry is not! It is part of the creative cross-pollination that...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 18, 20182 min read
A New Generation Rediscovers Mustard Oil
This blog has often written about the growing support that Mustard Oil has received from cardiologists, medical professionals and...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 6, 20181 min read
Boman Irani: The Master of Impactful Performances
Boman Irani doesn’t need large, meaty roles to get noticed. Give him just five minutes onscreen and he is sure to leave a lasting...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 3, 20182 min read
Chicken Legs… Dancing in a Mustard Gravy
Across Bihar and Bengal, food lovers do amazing things with Mustard Oil . Here’s an example: succulent chicken leg pieces in a...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 29, 20181 min read
An Ancient Indian Pain Balm
Thousands of years ago, when people went home fatigued after a hard day’s work in their agricultural fields, they had a wonderful,...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 22, 20182 min read
A Unique Pickle from Kashmir
All of us have heard of Indian pickles like Mango Achaar and Lemon Achaar … but have you ever heard about Knol Khol Achaar ? This...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 19, 20181 min read
Mustard Oil and the Pickling Connection
The pickling season is here and all across north India, you can see pickling jars… clustered on terraces, rooftops, balconies and window...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 15, 20182 min read
When Life gives you Lemons…
The Pickling Season is on in full swing all across north India. In an earlier post, we shared the recipe for the typically Punjabi Mango...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 12, 20182 min read
Essentials for Making Great Pickles
There are five good reasons why Grandma’s pickles were always perfect. You can use them as pointers for ensuring the success of your own...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 8, 20182 min read
Mango Achaar – Punjabi Style
All across North India, the mercury is climbing. As the summer sizzles and pops, there’s just one bright spot in the midst of all the...
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Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 6, 20182 min read
Boman Irani is Awesome… as Usual
Right now, Independence Day isn’t round the corner nor is Republic Day – but there’s a wave of patriotic fervour sweeping the country....
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Yashika Maheshwari
May 30, 20182 min read
Scintillating Saag Paneer !
Today we travel deep into the rustic interiors of Punjab to bring you a traditional dish called Saag Paneer – a dish that draws the...
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Yashika Maheshwari
May 28, 20182 min read
The Secret Ingredient: Mustard Oil
When American Chef John Broening visited India, he travelled extensively across Punjab and Rajasthan collecting traditional recipes from...
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Yashika Maheshwari
May 25, 20181 min read
Charming Chokha!
One of our earlier posts took us to Bengal as we explored a creative potato dish brought alive by the zing and aroma of Mustard Oil....
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Yashika Maheshwari
May 22, 20182 min read
The American Myth
Indian cuisine is hugely popular all over the world – and for those who want authentic Indian food, the ingredients need to be authentic...
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Yashika Maheshwari
May 18, 20182 min read
Hot Questions
As the summer heat begins to set in, many people start wondering whether it’s a good idea to use a hot oil like Mustard Oil in summer....
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Yashika Maheshwari
May 15, 20182 min read
Mustard Oil – Heart Tonic
The connection between edible oil and heart disease is now a proven fact. There are oils that are filled with bad fats (saturated fatty...
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