Tamarind

Imli Ka Amlana - sounds like a Hindi movie title from the 80s. Right? But it's actually not. It is, in fact, a Desi drink that tastes as interesting as the name. Imli ka amlana is basically a tamarind-based beverage that finds its roots in…

Prawns are one of the most popular seafood all over the world. In India, it is a staple meal for many who live near the coastal areas of India, especially in the southern part of India. Prawns are not only delicious but also high in…

We all have heard of vinegar, right? It is used to add tanginess to foods, especially in Asian cuisines and soups. But what can one use in other recipes? There are many other natural foods that can be used as souring agents in cooking when…

Coming across exotic fruits often triggers our curiosity about their origin and taste. From durian and rambutan to passion fruit and mangoes, there is a variety of fruits available in different regions of this planet. Most of us are only…

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Everyone hopes for their hair to be healthy, shiny and voluminous. However, when you have dry and frizzy hair, you are bound to feel cautious about your appearance in social settings. Pollution, lifestyle changes and eating disorders are…

Tamarind is considered to be beneficial for hair. This spice is found in most Indian kitchens and has even been used for medicinal purposes. Loaded with minerals and vitamins, tamarind has uncountable benefits for hair and skin. While…

Tamarindus indica, generally known as the tamarind, is a vast and majestic hard-wood tree that has long been a paradoxical plant: it is both a shelter and a threat, a medical purgative and a culinary shape-shifter, a component in a…

No matter how old or worn down we get with time, there are some things that instantly ignite child-like happiness in us. Ice-creams, candies, and chocolates have the power to invoke those feelings, whether we admit it or not. Tamarind…

Just the mere mention of the word achaar or pickle is enough to make many of us salivate uncontrollably. The varieties of tangy, zingy and spicy achaars are a major part of the Indian cuisine. In fact, we have an achaar for every season,…