Grind almonds roughly.
Add flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt to the almonds and grind for another 20-30 seconds.
Add butter and grind again. Tip the dough out onto a work surface and […]
1 cup leftover rice
¼ cup water
1 cup rice flour
salt to taste
Preparation guide
Blend the cooked rice and water to make a smooth paste. transfer the rice paste to a mixing bowl. add rice flour and salt to taste and knead into a dough.
Pinch out small ball sized dough and flatten it. Pat […]
With the on and off lockdowns limiting trips to supermarkets and disrupting food supply chains, get creative and rustle up these simple and healthy treats from leftover rice! – Parvathy Menon
Rice Cutlet (8 servings)
Ingredients
Cutlet mixture
1 cup cooked rice
1 potato, boiled and mashed
2 tbsp grated carrot
2 tbsp chopped capsicum
2 tbsp […]
In too many Indian households, including well-educated middle class homes, oral hygiene is often neglected in the false belief that deciduous (milk) teeth are unimportant. Quite the contrary. Several research studies have firmly established that cavities in primary teeth further increase the risk of caries in permanent teeth. therefore, it’s important for parents to set […]
One of the major negatives of schools closures and lockdown restrictions is that children have lost the benefit of physical activity built into everyday activities. The daily rituals of walking to the school bus pick-up point, racing up and down the school building stairs, physical education/ sports classes, free play during lunch break […]
2 tsp brown sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
4 ripe bananas
¼ cup finely chopped dark chocolate
¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
2 tsp lemon juice
Preparation guide
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
Cut bananas in half lengthwise, leaving peels intact.
Grill the bananas, cut sides down. Cook directly over medium heat on an oiled […]
This traditional Indian decoction is made by boiling herbs and spices in water and served warm with honey, lemon, or plain. It is a traditional remedy for coughs, cold, fever and upset stomachs. The peppercorns provide respiratory relief and stimulate appetite.
cup plain or unsweetened almond or coconut milk
1 tbsp grated turmeric (if using turmeric powder, halve the measurement)
2 tsp honey
1 tsp grated ginger
Pinch of pepper powder
Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Preparation guide
Blend milk, turmeric, honey, ginger and pepper in a mixer until smooth.
Pour into a saucepan and heat over medium-high flame until […]
Here are four easy to rustle-up immunity boosting food recipes using common Indian spices such as garlic, ginger,
cinnamon, and turmeric. Consuming immunity-building foods is a natural and excellent way to protect the body from invasive viruses including Covid-19 – Parvathy Menon
Garlic milk (2 servings)
Ingredients
1 cup milk
2-3 garlic cloves
¼ tbsp pepper powder
Pinch of turmeric
1 tbsp […]
Regular stretching exercises improve joint flexibility and prevent muscle tears, sprains and strains – Monojit Ghosh
Stretching exercises keep body muscles flexible, strong and healthy. As people age, joints lose up to 50 percent of their flexibility. Moreover without exercise, muscles shorten and tighten and become weak. This puts the body at risk of joint pain, […]
4 cups cold water
6 gelatin sheets (1 tbsp granulated gelatin = 4 gelatin sheets)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup milk
½ cup sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Named after the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island (Canada), it comprises three layers — wafer, nut (walnuts, almonds, or pecans), and coconut crumb base; custard in the middle; and layer of chocolate ganache on top.
Ingredients for Nanaimo
Bottom layer
½ cup unsalted butter, diced into pieces
¼ cup granulated sugar
Preparation guide
Whip the cream, and gently add icing sugar.
Add the cheese and whip.
Cut strawberries.
Alternate strawberries and cream in serving glasses. (You can also add a third layer […]
To boost the body’s innate active immunity to stave off infections and survive pandemics, avoid vitamin/mineral pills and include natural immunity-boosting foods in your family’s diet instead
Over the past several millennia, homo sapiens have survived pandemics, plagues, and infectious diseases precipitated by deadly viruses and pathogens. During these pandemics, some people died, others became sick […]
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints of people with an estimated 540 million people worldwide reporting low back pain. Adults bound to desk jobs 9-5 slouching over computers or driving long distances on two-wheelers are more susceptible to back pain.
The key to prevention as with most lifestyle aches and pains is […]
The gut i.e, gastrointestinal/digestive tract, plays an essential role in sustaining, protecting and boosting the overall health and wellness of every human being. A healthy gut builds a strong immune system, healthy heart and brain, ensures effective digestion, good sleep and alleviates depression
For years in biology class, school children learnt that there are 11 organ […]
Pour 1 cup coconut milk into a medium saucepan. Add the gelatin. Keep for 5-10 minutes to allow gelatin to soften.
Now heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, […]
Call it a drupe or fruit, coconut is a must-have ingredient in the Indian kitchen, used in almost everything from juices and soups to curries and desserts. Coconuts are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, and contain medium-chain fatty acids that are better absorbed by the body than animal fats. Fresh coconut flesh is high […]
In the scramble to adopt healthy lifestyles and nutritious diets, most parents tend to ignore the critical importance of encouraging children to drink more water for maintaining good health and well-being – Shunila Joy Chauhan
The familiar advice: drink eight to ten glasses of water a day is dinned into our heads in childhood and later. But […]
According to legend, the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt loved iron-rich mushrooms. This fats-free, protein-rich food offers numerous health and nutrition benefits. Here are three simple mushroom recipes children will love – Parvathy Menon
Mushrooms boost vitamin D levels, metabolism and immunity, lower cholesterol, protect against cell and tissue damage and are rich in iron, calcium, and protein. […]
The inability to speak clearly and fluently severely affects the confidence and self-esteem of children diagnosed with stuttering – Rekha D.
October 22 was observed as the International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) to raise public awareness about this speech disorder which afflicts 77 million people — approximately 1 percent of the world’s population. The American Speech and […]
Every family has its own favourite foods and preferences. In the everyday battle to serve three appetising meals, the nutrient value of foods is often forgotten. Ditto striking a balance between vegetables, fruits and meat. For instance a family that frequently eats chicken, may fail to include leafy vegetables in its daily diet. Or a […]
Most fruits are high in dietary fibre, low in fat, sodium and calories and zero in cholesterol. Dietary fibre aids healthy bowel movement, lowers blood cholesterol and risk of heart disease. For pregnant women, fruits are a good source of folate (folic acid) which helps the body build red blood cells.
Sardines are a good source of omega 3 fatty acids which prevent cardiac ailments, reduce the risk of blood clots and control blood pressure. They are also rich in vitamins B12 and D, calcium and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, niacin and phosphorous.
This is an easy-to-prepare gluten-free classic salad. Since it contains chicken, eggs and potatoes, it can be a full meal. Potatoes are a good source of Vitamin B6 and don’t contain fat, sodium or cholesterol.
Broccoli is an all-star vegetable which is low in calories and high in essential vitamins, minerals and fibre. It contains vitamins K, C, B1, B2, B3, and B6, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Red peppers are a good source of vitamin C, B6, folate and antioxidants and improves eye health – K. P. Malini
Assam has the potential to evolve into a hub of higher education with the right initiatives, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya said on Thursday. Following a .....Read More
With immense pride and joy, SKV Quality Circle shares the inspiring journey of the Quality Circle initiative at Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya (SKV), Gwalior. Introduced in .....Read More
