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The Surprising Cosmetic Benefits of Moringa
If you ever happen to do a little digging about the cultural history of moringa, you will find that the archives of beauty applications of moringa oil dates far back to the early ancient cultures of Greece, Rome and Egypt. Yes, you read it correctly! Moringa is not just for culinary purposes. Moringa oil has been celebrated throughout history for centuries and was used... -
Super Green Wonders: The Health Benefits of Moringa
Can you imagine a connection between the mighty Chandragupta Maurya, who defeated the Macedonian general left in place by Alexander the Great, and an unassuming tree with delicate branches and feathery foliage? According to legend, the Ancient Mauryan warriors of India were fed an extract from moringa leaf that was said to give them more energy and strength while relieving them of the stress and pain... -
The Wholesome Horse Gram
Horse gram is a brownish red pulse with a flattened round shape, commonly available in grocery stores. But it’s not a widely explored plant, certainly not as popular as its counterparts black gram, red gram and green gram. Its most common use is as cattle food, especially for race horses, and hence the name. Horse gram is considered a superfood, believed to have wondrous... -
Stories from the Spice Rack: Sambar
Sambar. A rich, delicious stew with a mouth-watering aroma. Sambar. A truly versatile dish, one that can be served along with steaming hot idlis, dosas and vadas, or can be mixed with rice to obtain an essential part of a quintessential South Indian meal. But here’s a secret – the sambar isn’t actually of South Indian origin. The story goes that it was the Maratha ruler Shivaji’s... -
Curry leaves: Green magic
Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. One such thing is the curry leaf – a tiny unassuming leaf packed with aroma and flavor. It’s a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine, and the herb you are most likely to find in the backyard of every house. I could start off with facts like how its biological name is Murraya koenigii, but I understand that’s... -
Peanut Oil Benefits
Peanut Oil is also known as groundnut oil, this is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the peanut plant. There are two types of Peanut oil: Refined Peanut oil - This oil is refined, bleached and deodorized. This process removes allergens in the oil and makes it safe for people with peanut allergies. Unrefined/Cold Pressed Peanut oil - This oil is where the peanuts...
