What is Sharad Ritu? In the Ayurvedic calendar, the year is divided into six ritus (seasons). Sharad Ritu is the early autumn season, roughly spanning
What is Ven Pongal? Ven pongal (also called khara pongal) is a savory South Indian breakfast dish made by cooking rice and moong dal together
What is Shakarkandi (Sweet Potato)? Shakarkandi or sweet potato, is a starchy root vegetable with naturally sweet, orange or purple-fleshed flesh. It is entirely different
What is Karanji? Karanji is a deep-fried Maharashtrian sweet made of a thin wheat-flour or maida shell stuffed with a rich filling of grated coconut,
What is Handvo? Handvo is a savory, semi-fermented cake type dish made from a batter of rice and mixed lentils. It is made with grated
What Are Chia and Sabja Seeds? Chia seeds come from a flowering plant native to Mexico and Guatemala, and have become a global health-food staple
What is Sol Kadhi? Sol kadhi is a pale pink, tangy-sweet drink made by combining kokum extract with coconut milk, tempered with garlic, green chilies,
What is Thalipeeth? Thalipeeth is a savory. It’s a multigrain flatbread from Maharashtra made by combining a special roasted flour blend called “bhajani”. It’s typically
What is Til Pitha? Til pitha is a traditional Assamese sweet made of a thin rice-flour crepe rolled around a filling of roasted sesame seeds
What is Vangi Bath? Vangi bath is a South Indian rice dish from Karnataka made by cooking small purple brinjals with rice and a distinctive
