The real basics of cooking

We need a lot of pre-made ingredients while cooking. Today’s post is related to the making of them, I hope you find it useful. 1 Tomato puree Tomato puree is widely used in North Indian dishes. Take firm red tomatoes. Wash them and make an incision at the tip....
How to make sprouts

How to make sprouts

Learn the process of making sprouts at home. It is easy and can be done in a few steps. Sprouts are healthy and  often used by many people.  They are rich in nutrients. The sprouts are easier to digest also. All kind of grains and legumes can be sprouted. Jowar, ragi,...

Know your vegetables

The English  names are not familiar to many. My attempt to help the readers to know them. Ashgourd                                        white pumpkin, wintermelon ,petha amaranth                                      pigweed, ramdana, chauli chavleri colocasia      ...

Conversion Chart

Most often, we find entangled when we are following receipes with the measurements given. Here is a handy  conversion chart for reference. 1 tsp                            1/3tbsp                                1/6 fluid ounce                 5ml 3tsp                ...
Know your spices

Know your spices

Spices are essential in our day to day cooking. They give a good aroma and elevate the taste of the dish. Indian cuisine uses a wide range of spices. It is intimidating for beginners as one cannot remember the names. They are even confused as some of them look...