The craze for ancient grains is increasing tremendously today. These whole grains contain all three parts of the kernel- the bran, germ, and endosperm while refined grains are processed to retain only the endosperm. The three cores make the whole grains healthier for the fiber-dense bran and along with other essential nutrients that are not lost due to processing.
Today, wheat and rice are the staple food all over the country, but did you know that in ancient India, the staple food was millets?
There is a lot of hype and hoopla around Millets; with the UN declaring 2024 as the International Millet Year.A lot of Millet recipes are doing the rounds on social media, both indigenous and exotic alike. Home cooks, chefs, and established restaurateurs are out to promote the benefits of switching to millet-based cuisine. Right from the humble dosa up to the suave risotto, this food grain has ...
Besan or gram flour is usually frowned upon by those who watch their weight; despite its role in the average Indian cuisine. Besan is no black sheep, for starters. Now it needs to be churned out into healthy recipes thereby enhancing its nutritive value. For those of us who merely associate Besan with pakoras (deep-fried fritters) or a sugar-rich halwa, it is about time we crawled from beneath ...