Laxmi Toor Dal (also know as Plain Vasad Madhi or Spilt Yellow Peas) are a popular legume that is used in a variety of popular Indian dishes. Toor Dal, also known as Split Yellow Peas are a delicious staple in traditional Indian cooking and are excellent to use in: Curried Yellow Dal, Soups and Stews, Yellow Spilt Pea Soup and Salads! House of Spices Laxmi...
Bharwa baingan is a Indian style eggplant curry made by simmering small eggplants in a spicy onion masala. Curried eggplants are a favorite with many Indians and enjoy them often with rice or roti. Bharwa baingan is a hindi term that translates to stuffed eggplants. In India, each region has their own way of cooking this dish. One cup (82 grams) of raw eggplant contains the following nutrients:...
Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as scarlet gourd, tindora and kowai fruit, is a tropical vine. It grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the southern Indian states, where it forms a part of the local cuisine. Coccinia grandis is cooked as a vegetable. Nutrition Facts For a Serving Size of 1 cup (85g) Calories 15 Calories from Fat 0 (0%) % Daily Value...
Turia or ridge gourd is a healthy vegetable, loaded with fibers. I like using this vegetable as you can combine it with so many other vegetables to make a nice shaak or sabji to go with chappatis, parathas, plain rice and even khichdi.
Bringing you a classic snack directly from India, 2-Minute Masala Noodles are perfectly convenient for the snacking occasion. Maggi Masala Noodles are an excellent on-the-go meal by themselves and are delicious to use in soups, salads, frittatas, and stir frys. Maggi Masala Noodles contain: Noodles: Wheat Flour, Edible Vegetable Oil, Salt, Mineral (Calcium Carbonate), Guar Gum. Masala Tastemaker, Hydrolyzed Groundnut Protein, Mixed Spices 23.6% (Onion...
Curry leaves are a part of the same family as citrus fruits. Their glossy green leaves are very aromatic, and they have a unique flavor all their own. There is a citrus element, along with something else that’s hard to put your finger on—some say asafoetida, and others anise.
Laxmi Sona Masoori Rice is a medium-grain rice grown largely in the Indian states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and provides a lightweight and aromatic with a nutty taste. Laxmi Sona Masoori, also known as Golden Ivy Rice is a delicious staple in traditional Indian cooking and is excellent to use in Fried Rice, Salads, Biriyani and Soups & Stews. House of Spices All-Natural...
Raw, fried, roasted in your tadkas or added to curries, this little spice is not only delicious but also rich in so many vitamins. It comes with a pack of health benefits that it almost seems unbelievable.Let’s look at some healing benefits this humble spice offers: 1. We should begin with the ultimate benefit - i.e. green chillies come with zero calories. In fact, they speed up one’s metabolism as much as...
Okra or Okro, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins. One cup (100 grams) of raw okra contains: Calories: 33 Carbs: 7 grams Protein: 2 grams Fat: 0 grams Fiber: 3...
