Sweet potatoes, with a light seasoning using coconut oil, and a touch of fresh grated coconut, makes a grand combo with rotis.
Have some chatpata chaat is always fortifying.
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In a recent call to Filipinos, president Arroyo said they should boil rice with sweet potatoes or they should go for cheaper cereals to avoid going hungry as rice prices soared to record levels. "This is a once-a-millennium global crisis. We have an action plan," Arroyo said, noting that residents of the central island of Cebu are already using cheap sweet potatoes to beat the crisis.
Chef Varun Inamdar creates tasty little baby vegetable cakes or galettes from ragi or finger millets.
Sweet potatoes are full of nutrients like beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and fibre -- all great for your health, states Harvard T H Chan School Of Public Health.
Nothing uplifts a winter evening like soup.
The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.
The Uttar Pradesh government's 'One District One Cuisine' initiative, aimed at promoting local delicacies, has drawn criticism for omitting several iconic non-vegetarian dishes closely associated with the state's districts.
India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.
The glycemic index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods by how quickly they raise blood sugar.
Slow-release carbohydrates deliver energy at a steady, measured pace rather than all at once.
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Karwar, a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is known for its many culinary traditions, reflecting the numerous communities that make this region their home.
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This Thursday, March 19 begins the Maharashtrian new year. Gudi Padwa is brought in with traditional rituals that revolve around a new kalash. There is rangoli too. And flowers. An a spectacular array of food.
Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
Many fans hadn't even bothered to change their Team India jerseys with which they watched the match. A few wanted to carry on the stadium atmosphere into the train singing songs like Chak De India and Vande Mataram. They played them so loudly and ensured no one got a wink of sleep. Of course, the main topic of discussion was Sanju Samson.
India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
A favourite breakfast food or snack with your chai.
TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.
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As the year winds down, regardless of what it may have been, the belief is that the next year will be better, and that is what gives December its edge.
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Low in calories, this is a speedy midweek meal for two.
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.
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