Found 138 Articles for Food & Beverages

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

We know a plethora of healthy foods that are super beneficial for us like, brown rice, sprouts, fish, chicken or soya beans, but not all are pocket-friendly. If you are looking for healthy and the cheapest food for your daily diet then we have the list. Check them out:Eggs: Rich in proteins, eggs are most commonly available and one of the cheapest food that’s available for all. It also provides essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Eggs are best to consume during breakfast and helps burn calories and increase muscle mass. So, grab some eggs for just a few bucks from ... 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

Salt is a very crucial ingredient not only for our cuisine but also for our health. If somebody does not eat the salt of a good brand, he may suffer from iodine deficiency or some other nutritional deficiency as a result of consuming the stale or unfit brands of salt.Brands for Salt In India1. Tata Salt: It is by far the most trusted brand for salt in India for a long time. It comes in a lot of variants such as Tata salt lite, etc Tata Salt was the 2nd Most Trusted Brand of India in 2015.2. Nirma Shuddha salt: ... Read More

A comparison is always made between similar things. For dissimilar things all we can do is contrast. Since papaya and apple are disparate, we can only contrast their nutritional value in order to find which out of these two is healthier.Nutritional Contents In AppleIt is said that "an apple a day keeps a doctor away." There is no denying the fact that Apple is a plethora of healthy constituents such as vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, sodium, carbohydrate, and protein. But the amount of each of these constituents decides how healthy an apple is and how useful it is to ... Read More

Lettuce leaves are healthy leaves used in various salads and sandwiches. But unfortunately, they tend to get spoilt after some time. These tips will help them stay fresh for long.Do Not Make It Wet: Cut the end off, put it in a bag and wash each leaf of the lettuce right before you need it. This is because if you prewash the lettuce, the moisture will wither all the leaves away.Keep the Stem Intact: Do not remove the stem from lettuce. This is the biggest mistake we make while storing the leaves.Use Cotton Cloth: Wrap the lettuce leaves in a ... 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

Although I was totally against being a vegan (let alone vegetarian), I still turned one off-late owing to the numerous benefits that it has. I am sure many of you must be wondering, "Who the heck bothers?", but no wait- it does help a lot in many ways. I have listed the top 5 reasons which I think are good enough to turn you vegan this New Year!For the sake of the animals − You are concerned about animal welfare and so, you are the first one to start off with the trend. The ethical treatment of animals indeed still ... Read More