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Know Your Food Plate: Tamarind Leaves
Introduction Tamarind leaves are tangy greens used in South Indian cooking and folk medicine for their anti-inflammatory and healing...
Jul 171 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Nigella Seeds (Kalonji)
Introduction Kalonji seeds are tiny black seeds used for tempering and known for their medicinal properties in Ayurveda. Key Nutritional...
Jul 171 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Watermelon Seeds
Introduction Watermelon seeds are nutrient-dense and often consumed roasted for snacking or added to cereals. Key Nutritional Components...
Jul 171 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Pearl Millet
Introduction Pearl millet, locally known as Bajra, is one of the oldest cultivated millets in India. It thrives in arid regions and is a...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Ragi
Introduction Finger millets, commonly known as Ragi, are ancient grains widely consumed in South India and Africa. They are naturally...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Coriander Leaves (Dhaniya)
Introduction Coriander leaves are fragrant herbs used as garnish and in chutneys, packed with antioxidants and micronutrients. Key...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Mint Leaves (Pudina)
Introduction Mint leaves are cooling herbs widely used in chutneys, drinks, and dishes for their refreshing flavor and therapeutic...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Curry Leaves
Introduction Curry leaves are aromatic herbs commonly added to Indian tempering (tadka), valued for their flavor and health benefits....
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Indian Bay Leaf (Tejpatta)
Introduction Indian bay leaf is an aromatic leaf used for flavouring in Indian curries and known for its medicinal properties. Key...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Bamboo Shoots
Introduction Bamboo shoots are edible sprouts of the bamboo plant, often used in Northeast Indian cuisines and known for their fiber and...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Ash Gourd (Petha)
Introduct ion Ash gourd is a cooling vegetable known in Ayurveda for balancing heat and promoting calmness, often used in juices and...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Bitter Gourd (Karela)
Introduction Bitter gourd is a sharp-tasting vegetable revered in Ayurveda and Indian cooking for its anti-diabetic and detoxifying...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Snake Gourd (Chichinda)
Introduction Snake gourd is a long, green vegetable known for its high water content and use in South and North Indian dishes. Key...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Ridge Gourd (Turai)
Introduction Ridge gourd is a light green, spongy vegetable widely used in Indian curries and dals for its cooling and cleansing...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Raw Papaya
Introduction Raw papaya is the unripe form of papaya, commonly used in Indian cooking for its tenderizing properties and digestive...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Indian Jujube (Ber)
Introduction Indian jujube is a small, tangy fruit high in vitamin C and fiber, often eaten raw or pickled. Key Nutritional Components...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Kokum
Introduction Kokum is a tangy fruit mainly used in Western India for its cooling and digestive properties. Key Nutritional Components and...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Tamarind (Imli)
Introduction Tamarind is a sour fruit used widely in Indian cooking, rich in antioxidants and minerals. Key Nutritional Components and...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Water Chestnut (Singhara)
Introduction Water chestnut is a crunchy aquatic vegetable popular during fasting and known for its cooling effect. Key Nutritional...
Jun 121 min read


Know Your Food Plate: Lychee
Introduction Lychee is a fragrant, juicy fruit high in vitamin C and antioxidants, popular in summer. Key Nutritional Components and...
Jun 101 min read
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