Canned mushrooms are different from fresh mushrooms. Fresh mushrooms are low in sodium and high in potassium. Potassium, when present in food along with sodium, counteracts the effects of sodium on the body, such as on blood pressure. It helps the body excrete excess sodium through urine. Fresh mushrooms can even be added to low-salt foods to enhance the flavor.
How To Include Celery In Everyday North Indian Cooking
Celery is a versatile vegetable which can not only add aroma and flavor to your cooking, but is also rich in nutrients. It contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds apart from essential vitamins and minerals. But can it be used in everyday North Indian cooking? Well, the answer is Yes.
What Is Brown Sugar and Is It Healthier Compared to White Sugar?
Brown sugar is marketed and sold as a “healthier” alternative to white sugar. It is definitely priced higher compared to crystallized white sugar. A question arises, whether it is worth paying a higher price for brown sugar? Let us find out.
How To Cook Kabuli Chana Without The Skin Peeling Off
If you have experience with cooking kabuli chana, you will know that many times, the skin of the chana peels off during cooking. Not only is that bad for the presentation, but it may also affect the taste of the curry. I face this problem every time I cook kabuli chana in a pressure cooker. But recently, I saw a kabuli chana recipe video from Pakistan (I think it was kabuli chana with black pepper), in which they had shared a solution to the problem. Here it is:
Is Canola Oil a Genetically Modified (GMO) Product?
Yes, it is. According to the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network – CBAN (https://cban.ca/), “almost all of the canola grown in Canada is genetically modified… it is all genetically engineered to be tolerant to herbicides.”
Best Way To Cook Ponni Boiled Rice In A Pressure Cooker
Ponni boiled rice is a popular rice variety in India’s Southern states. This rice is high in fiber, has a low glycemic index and contains a number of nutrients, making it an excellent choice for the health conscious. And if you wish to try this rice, but don’t know how to cook it, this article has all the help you need.
Are Dal Fry and Dal Tadka the Same? Here’s The Definitive Answer!
If you have ever read or heard that dal tadka and dal fry are one and the same thing, well, someone was dishing out wrong information. A simple Google search on this topic will tell you how confused people are about this question. And it shouldn’t be like that. After all, dal is a part of the regular diet of most of us in India.
Brown Bread or Whole Wheat Bread? Which One Is Healthier & What’s The Difference?
In India, commercially produced sliced breads are available in three main variants: white, brown, and whole wheat. There is no confusion about white bread; it is made using refined wheat flour (maida). However, when it comes to choosing between brown and whole wheat types, many of us find ourselves uncertain.
10 Ways To Ferment Dosa Batter During Winter or In Cold Climate
Making dosa batter at home is a challenging process. An important part of the process is fermenting the batter to perfection, which can be difficult, particularly during the winter months, or in a cold climate. Thankfully, there are some methods which can be used to achieve or speed up fermentation of dosa batter. This article will cover ten of those methods.
What Is Tempeh? Is It Safe, and How Is It Cooked?
If you have seen tempeh in your supermarket or an online store, and are wondering what in the world it is, this article will introduce you to tempeh. You will learn how it is made, how it is cooked, and whether it is safe to eat. And I will also share a YouTube video, which will show you how to make and cook tempeh at home. Let’s begin.