Tej patta is actually bay leaf in Hindi. Also known as tezpatta in Punjabi, tej patha in Bengali, tamal patra in Marathi, and tamal patr in Gujarati. It is an aromatic leaf that is native to the Mediterranean area and is commonly used as a cooking ingredient as well as for perfumes. Tej patta is […]
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Bancha twig tea is a green tea variant from Japan that is also known as the Kukicha twig tea. It is commonly consumed in Japan, thus making it a part of Japanese tradition. The tea comes from twigs of the tea plant and have a mildly bitter taste. To cultivate bancha twig, the process is […]
Sara C. Mednich, PhD, a sleep expert and an author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life stated that daytime naps may just be the perfect solution if you happen to be sleep-deprived! More than 85% of mammalian species are polyphasic sleepers (sleep for short periods throughout the day), but human, happens to be the […]
Amla oil came from the amla tree which is also known as Indian gooseberry. Its scientific name is Phyllanthus emblica. You can find this tree all around the Indian subcontinent. The way to make amla oil is by immersing dried amla fruit in oil, such as mineral, sesame, or coconut oil and let it immersed […]
Ampalaya is actually known more as bitter gourd or bitter melon. Click here to see further about the health benefits bitter melon fruit. It is a unique tropical plant that is recognized both as a vegetable as well as a fruit. The ampalaya is an adible part of the Momordica charantia plant. Although it is […]
Neem tree has been long known as a synonym of good health and is a part of the natural health since forever. Ayurveda, a traditional Hindu system of medicine based on the concept of balance in bodily systems and uses yogic breathing, herbal treatment as well as diet, calls neem tree as ‘Sarva Roga Nivarini’ […]
The scientific name of basil is Ocimum Basilicum. It is known as the royal herb as well as the king of herbs as it can cure a wide variety of health problems from menstrual cramps to eyes and oral health all the way to diabetes. Basil maybe possibly native to India and have been cultivated […]
Kosher salt is a coarse-grained salt that are made from the salt crystals. It is also known as rock salt, cooking salt, koshering, as well as flake salt. Just like its name, it is often used in the cooking process of koshering meats to remove the surface blood. Kosher salt is much larger in size […]
Sabudana, or also known as tapioca, is a breakfast and evening snack that you would often encounter in Indian households. There are some types of sabudana such as sabudana pakoda or sabudana kheer, as well as sabudana khichdi, which would usually greet you at dinner in Indian households. Sabudana is incredibly delicious and tasty. It […]
Peanuts are full of protein, vitamins, minerals, and heart-healthy fats. Thus earning it a title of diet-friendly food. Peanuts can be turned into many forms and one of them is salted peanuts. Now, high amount of sodium may contribute to diseases in your body such as stomach cancer and heart disease. Therefore, it needs to […]