Hibiscus tea and Ridged Gourd flower fritters for a special tea party

red hibiscus

Hibiscus tea is easy to make. Boil a cup of water. Put in a hibiscus flower (fresh or dry). Cover the pan and switch off the heat. Let it cool down completely. Add lemon juice and jaggery, honey or raw sugar to taste. Strain and refrigerate before

25 March, 2016 | Views: 5892

Ayurvedic chutney sandwich spread for a summer lunch

Easy recipe Ayurvedic chutney sandwich spread

This summer sandwich spread is an age old Ayurvedic recipe from kitchens of India (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, in particular). As the unripe mangoes start finding there way to the market, this yummy chutney too becomes a lunch staple.

24 March, 2016 | Views: 7592

Top immunity booster herbs, Indian gooseberry and Holy Basil

amla indian gooseberry amla navmi

Amla nd Tulsi are top immunity booster foods or super foods. Ayurveda was integrated in day to day living by the founders of Ayurveda. A child learns at home and through festivals about food as medicine, which is a basic tenet of Ayurveda. Amla

22 October, 2014 | Views: 15825

Garden herbs of India, Day 1, Chaangeri herb for Vitamin C deficiency

Chaangeri Ayurvedic herb home medicine

To my delight most of the vegetation was a challenge even for our gardeners. I went around tasting every leaf, flower and fruit that came my way. Chaangeri or Indian Sorrel was thus discovered. I called it Khatti Patti, going by the deliciously

21 March, 2014 | Views: 9827

Garden herbs of India, Day 1, Chaangeri herb for Vitamin C deficiency

Chaangeri Ayurvedic herb home medicine

To my delight most of the vegetation was a challenge even for our gardeners. I went around tasting every leaf, flower and fruit that came my way. Chaangeri or Indian Sorrel was thus discovered. I called it Khatti Patti, going by the deliciously

25 February, 2014 | Views: 11260

Mint-coriander chutney to go with rice pulao, an Awadhi recipe

Coriander dhaniya pudina Awadhi chutney recipe

This recipe comes from Lucknow kitchens. It goes well with Awadhi cuisine, especially the biryani and kababs. It is a great accompaniment with snacks like samosa, pakora, spring roll, and staple rice dishes like khichri and pulao.

21 April, 2010 | Views: 26709

Time to make mango galka chutney

Raw mango sweet chutney, mango galka recipe

This sweet and tangy galka chutney has a long shelf life, and goes well with summer lunches and snacks. Just waiting for the raw mangoes to hit the market to store up on this chutney :-) Sri Radha Vallabh temple in Vrindavan celebrates a month long

17 April, 2010 | Views: 11025



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