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Another Master Chef Talks About Mustard Oil
This blog has several posts on Indian and international master chefs talking about the versatility, health benefits and unique flavour of...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 14, 20212 min read


A Treat for Rainy Day with Makki Paneer Pakora
The great thing about being indoors on a wet rainy day is that you can quickly whip up some hot tea and snacks – and then sit by the...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 12, 20212 min read


Mustard Oil: A Legacy of Pungency and Health
There is an ancient poem called Chandimangal from Bengal that was written sometime around the 16th Century. It states that the food...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 7, 20212 min read


Mustard Oil: The Heart of Healthy Rajma Pakoras
The soothing, refreshing, revitalizing rains are here! The Monsoon season is a time when a wide variety of Pakoras is used as a dash of...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jul 3, 20212 min read


The Cardiac Benefits of Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil
A year-long study conducted by the Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical Centre, Iran, in conjunction with Medical Hospital & Research Centre,...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 29, 20212 min read


Making Delicious Potato Pickle (Aloo Ka Achaar) with Mustard Oil
The potato is an extremely popular vegetable and is easily available all the year round. Since we are nearing the end of the Pickling...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 25, 20213 min read


The Health Benefits of Pickles with Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil
Some folks refer to pickles as a “sinful pleasure” – almost as though they are supposed to be bad for you but you can’t help indulging in...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 23, 20211 min read


Aam ka Achar Recipe
Our next destination on our exciting Pickling journey takes us to West Bengal. Many of you are already familiar with the fact that...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 19, 20213 min read


The Importance of Mustard Oil in Indian Pickling
When the Indian pickling season arrives, most people focus on finding the best raw mangoes – or any other fruits, vegetables, nuts and...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 16, 20212 min read


Recreating the Avadhi Khatti Meethi Adrak Ka Achaar with Mustard Oil
The ancient Indian kingdom of Avadh had a rich culinary tradition with a dazzling array of recipes – including some very exciting...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 12, 20213 min read


How to Choose the Right Pickling Jar
There are several factors involved in the ancient art of pickling – the bright summer sunshine, dry weather, copious quantities of...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 9, 20212 min read


Exploring the Exotic Dhingri Achaar: A Traditional Mushroom Pickle from Himachal Pradesh
Regular readers of this blog would know that we are currently on an exciting journey into the world of Pickling. The season is on all...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 4, 20213 min read


The Fascinating History and Rich Diversity of Indian Pickles
The word “Pickle” is of fairly recent origins – it comes from the Dutch word “pekel” which means brine. Brine is water impregnated with...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 1, 20212 min read


Exploring the Exotic Bogori Achaar from Assam
Pickling has been a rich, ancient tradition across India for thousands of years, and every region has its own special set of recipes for...
Yashika Maheshwari
May 25, 20213 min read


Mastering the Art of Pickling: Five Simple Rules for Success
Some people’s pickles are always awesome (our mothers and grandmothers in particular were connoisseurs of this art) while others struggle...
Yashika Maheshwari
May 21, 20212 min read


A Gem from The Dum Pukht Menu
In the Indian culinary world, Chef Imtiaz Qureshi is a legendary figure. He is known, among other things, for reviving the ancient Dum...
Yashika Maheshwari
May 18, 20214 min read


Protecting Kids from Allergies with Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil
Typically, the period from late April to end July is a time when allergies tend to flare up, especially in children. In particularly...
Yashika Maheshwari
May 15, 20212 min read


Punjabi-Style Kadhi: A Timeless Indian Delicacy
Today we are going to explore a traditional Indian dish that has been a hot favourite for hundreds of years – an eternally evergreen...
Yashika Maheshwari
May 11, 20214 min read


Beware of Trans Fats: Insights from Dr. K. K. Aggarwal
Speaking at a webinar organized by P Mark Mustard Oil in collaboration with the Hindustan Times, eminent cardiologist Dr K. K. Aggarwal...
Yashika Maheshwari
May 7, 20212 min read


Homemade Namak Para: A Delicious and Healthy Snack
Whether you are watching television or are parked in front of your computer screen binge-watching your favourite streaming shows, you...
Yashika Maheshwari
May 4, 20213 min read
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