A traditional family recipe sesame jaggery laddoos are prepared on Diwali and Ekadashi days in winter for bhog for Sri Krishna in my home. White sugar is not a traditional ingredient for bhog or Vaishnav cusine. Jaggery (sugarcane gur), misri,

Neem has been a traditionally life supporting tree in India. The Ugadi festival is a sacred reminder of its role in our health. Neem is considered a form of the Divine Mither, the life energy itself.

Sugarcane Sherbet is my favourite cooling drink in summer! I just got home from a walk in the sun to the polling booth and back. My name could not be found in the voters’ list for Graduate MLC elections. I was hot, sweating and really angry.

Tej Patta is used in most North Indian curries and rice preparations like Pulao, Rajma, Vadi-Aloo, Dal-makhani and Chole.

Pitta is responsible for our discretion faculty, the fire of discretion. It also affects the fire of mind and body metabolism, vision, perception and digestion. Regular mealtimes with a pitta pacifying menu is recommended. Reduce sour and astringent

Heat a spoonful of mustard oil in a wok/kadhai and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, a slit green chilly, grated carrots and onions. Add the idli pieces. Toss and serve.

Kuchumma is the the simplest salad that goes with a number of Indian dishes and meal menus. According to Ayurveda, raw vegetables are best had during lunch, when the digestive agni is at its peak. The ginger-lemon juice salad, of course is an