Himachali cuisine is simple and hearty. It's seasonal and robust too, being deeply-rooted in mountain life and shaped by cold climate and slow-cooking traditions.
Ajwain or ajma, also known as carom seeds or bishop's weed, is a spice often used in Indian cooking. Healthline vouches for its valuable nutrients.
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You can slowly build up spices over six to nine months by adding ajwain, jeera, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon powders for flavouring different recipes, says Madhavi Bhardwaj.
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The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean crab curry.
These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the mahaprasad offered at the Jagannath temple in Odisha.
These simple home remedies aim to improve your overall health and keep your skin glowing, hair healthy and body pain-free no matter how cold it gets, says Smita Naram, co-founder, Ayushakti.
This sweet is vegan, gluten-free and not very sugary.
Winter greens served up with corn rotis must be had once before the cold weather departs.
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Give a healthier and tastier upgrade to your regular thalipeeth.
These delightful idlis are great for breakfast or nashta.
The protein-rich dal goes well with baafle that's deep-fried in ghee.
Before winter ends, it's time to give undhiyu a try!
Gear up for a rainy day with two varieties of pakodas.
What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?
A delicious fast, no-fuss one-pot dinner.
Squid lovers, you need to try your hand at this classic Mangalorean recipe.
As we await the monsoon, here's a perfect recipe to welcome the rainy season.
This hot beverage is a great substitute for tea.
A green banana fish curry for the vegetarian in you.
It's time for some desi chaat with a burst of hatke flavours.
It's the Maharashtrian version of kadhi pakoras.
Move over pakodas! It's time to make way for these monsoon snacks.
Add oats and bran to your breakfast to make your meal more nutritious.
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These suji nimki are a great substitute for store-bought snack loaded with hydrogenated oil and refined flour.
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A staple in most Mangalorean households, you don't need a special occasion to enjoy this dish.
A handful of ajwain seeds could work wonders.
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Tandoori is always a winner, especially if it's simple and speedy.
The spicy mathris are a good substitute for biscuits at tea-time.
With tomato selling at Rs 120 to Rs 160 per kilo, these desi curries will be your saviours.
These savoury kachoris are perfect for rainy days.
Two extremely healthy Indian soups from Andhra Pradesh.
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