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Serves 4 people Ingredients ¼ cup raw masoor dal 1 tomato, chopped 1 green chilli, chopped (add more if you like it spicy) 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste 2 tbsp ASK Rasam Powder 2 cups water Salt to taste 1 tsp turmeric powder Coriander leaves for garnish For the Tadka 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds) ½ tsp urad dal A pinch of hing 4–5 methi seeds 7–8 curry leaves 2 dried red chillies, slit Method In a pressure cooker, add the cooked dal, water, tamarind paste, chopped green chilli, salt, to

Now that you’ve got your ASK Masala, it’s time to bring home the flavours of an authentic Mangalorean sambhar. Simple, comforting, and full of taste — here’s how you can make it at home. Authentic Mangalorean Sambhar Serves 4 people Ingredients Mixed vegetables of your choice(you can also add toor dal if you like) Onion (optional) 2 tbsp ASK Masala ½ cup grated coconut Lemon-sized tamarind ½ tsp jaggery Salt to taste For the Tadka Rai (mustard seeds) Jeera (cumin seeds) Hing

At first glance, it looks tough, almost unbreakable. But inside, it holds softness, sweetness, and life. Sounds familiar? Like the saying, don’t judge a book by its cover —this fruit lives that truth. I love coconut in any form. My childhood is filled with memories of coconut. As far as I remember, it always made everything better. In many Indian homes, coconut is not just kept in the kitchen, it is kept in the heart. I still remember the sound of a coconut being broken durin

Winter is not just a season - it's an invitation. An invitation to slow down. An invitation to rest without guilt. An invitation to nourish your body, warm your soul and reconnect with yourself, Methi thepla with peanut chutney and hot cup of tea I love brewing a cup of hot tea and sitting by the window, letting the morning sun paint my face with warmth while the cool breeze quietly finds its way into the room. As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, nature gently r

We are truly fortunate to be born as human beings. Nature has gifted us so much - air, water, sunlight, soil, fruits, vegetables, and medicines - yet we often understand its true value only when we, or someone close to us, falls sick. During childhood, when our parents gave us milk, vegetables, herbal drinks, or home remedies, we often made faces and felt they were troubling us. At that time, we didn’t realize that they weren’t just giving us food; they were giving us good he

Diabetes is not just a medical condition - it affects daily life, emotions, and the simple joy of eating. Having a mother who is diabetic has made this deeply personal for me. Watching her constantly question what she can eat, avoid foods she loves, and struggle with guilt around meals has been painful. Food should nourish, not hurt or create fear. Because of this, I began researching Indian foods, traditional eating patterns, and practical dietary choices that can genuinely

Earlier generations in India lived a naturally active life. They woke up early, ate freshly cooked homemade food, worked with their hands, and stayed connected to nature—without screens, packaged food, or sedentary habits. This traditional lifestyle wasn’t just simple; it was deeply nourishing and protective against lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity, and digestive disorders . Today, fast food, refined ingredients, irregular sleep, and lack of movement have created ser