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Ragi is a healthy cereal crop also known as Eleusine coracana, or finger millet. But some people are not able to consume it frequently despite being aware of its nutritional benefits, and the reason being its bitter taste. Let us look at some interesting recipes using raagi wherein raagi does not taste too bitter.Ragi CookiesFor snack time, hogging on ragi cookies is a healthier alternative than eating maida cookies. Let us look at the recipe.In a bowl, add 1/2 cup ragi, 1/2 cup wheat flour, and 1/2 cup semolina. Mix these dry ingredients along with cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and ... Read More

Methanol is a clean burning drop in fuel and can replace both petrol, and diesel in transportation and LPG, wood, kerosene in cooking fuel.Why Is Methanol Essential?To sustain our energy needs in the future, alternative forms of energy is the only way out. Methanol will not just mitigate the environmental hazards, but also will help households reduce their fuel costs, and thus make more savings.How Would It Be Capitalised?Assam Petrochemicals Ltd to roll out country’s first methanol-based cooking fuel, which will be 30% cheaper than the conventional LPG fuel. It’s cleaner, greener and easily transportable. After China and Israel already ... Read More

It is imperative that the Cooking Oil one uses should be healthy enough so that it provides our body with essential nutrients. In the light of this, let's discuss which out of mustard oil or coconut oil is better for cooking.First of all, it is imperative to know that any oil that one must intake should be dependent upon which region of the country you belong to. For people living in the Southern part of India, coconut oil is better while for those living in North India mustard oil is a better choice. This is because South India has ample ... Read More

Carrots are rich in Vitamin A and many other minerals. In the winter season, when these are available in plenty, it is a good idea to make carrot juice at home.ProcedureCollect All Ingredients: Buy all the ingredients needed for carrot mix juice. Carrots, beetroot, tomatoes are a must. Rest spinach, mint, coriander, amla, lemon, ginger are optional.Start Churning: In a juicer, add carrots, beetroot, tomatoes in ratio 3:1:1.Keep Adding the Necessary Ingredients: Add simultaneously coriander, spinach, amla, ginger and mint in half the quantity of tomatoes.Lime Juice to Taste: Squeeze lemon juice while serving.Mint and Coriander: Use these to garnish.TipsWhile ... Read More

Nowadays everybody is health conscious and we do not want to eat fried food because of health issues and want to switch to oats, ragi etc. Others who do not eat healthier grains and cereals, switch to healthier cooking options like baking, roasting etc. Let us understand these cooking techniques one by one.BakingWhen one cooks in an oven such that soft mixture or batter mix, hardens upon cooking, it is called as baking. For example - baking a cake in an oven or making 'khaman dhokla' in an oven.RoastingPreparing garam masala at home involves collecting all the needed ingredients and ... Read More

Whenever we would like to have something different and spicy from ordinary daily food, it is obvious that we remember Chicken 65 or Paneer 65. Because of its hot and spicy taste, chicken 65 is more popular as a munching dish with liquor. It got its name because of its spicy taste.How Did It Get the Name?It is a common thing to munch something spicy with liquor and having spicier food is considered as a macho symbol in many parts of the country. Hence a chef has made this dish announcing 65 number of chilies in each kilogram of chicken ... Read More

Feeling tired or bored? Sip a cup of freshly grounded filtered coffee to raise your spirits up. Coffee is the most favorite drink for many of us. The aromatic fragrance of coffee refreshes your mood giving a fresh start for the day!!The traditional and standard forms of coffee are filtered coffee and instant coffee, while we have got many adapted versions such as Cappuccino, Espresso, Latte etc.Filtered CoffeeFiltered Coffee is the one which is made by grinding the coffee beans into powder. This powder is added to the filter on a sieve-like a plate. A cup of hot water is ... Read More

Poha is a very rich source of Iron and is light enough to digest in any meal of the day. But usually, it is relished with tea in the morning or as evening snacks. Poha or Flattened rice is quite easy to make.Quick Poha Ingredients1 cup Poha (soaked and sieved)1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped potatoes1 green chili chopped1 tsp red chili powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp jeera powder( optional)1 tsp garam masala powderSalt to taste2 tbsp cooking oil1 tsp mustard seeds2 tsp groundnut5-6 curry leaves1 tsp chana dal1 tsp urad dal1 tsp Hing powder (Asafoetida)Coriander to garnishGrated count ½ ... Read More

Halva is one of the most popular sweet dishes found in North India - Moong Dal Halva, Aata (wheat floor) Halva, Gajar (Carrot) Ka Halva to name a few. It is usually believed that Moong Dal Halva's recipe is very tough. This might be because people don't know the easy way to cook it.Ingredients of Moong Dal HalvaMoong Dal soaked (1cup)Sugar 1 cupDesi ghee 2 cupsWater 1 cupMilk 1 cupCardamom 1 Tspcinnamon powder 1tspSaffron strands 5-6Almonds, pistachios 5-6RecipeIn a wide bottom, heavy-based pan, add ghee. Let it heat.Add grounded moong dal and stir it well. Keep stirring till the color ... Read More

If you procure paneer from the market because of the paucity of time, then it is fine but in case you are unaware of the technique how to make it, the method listed below will help.1. Take a heavy bottom pan and add milk to it2. Heat the milk, enough to let it boil once.3. Reduce the heat and add any citrus agent which accelerates the process of conversion of milk to paneer. The citrus agent may be curd, lemon or even 'taatri .The amount of the agent will depend upon the amount of milk. For a liter of milk ... Read More