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The Crusade against Cholesterol
With heart disease, hypertension and stroke emerging as major health problems across the world, people are increasingly focussing on one...
Yashika Maheshwari
Feb 2, 20192 min read


Mushrooms and Mustard: A Perfect Winter Snack
Winter is a time when steaming hot snacks are always welcome… and if you’ve had your fill of Pakoras and Samosas , here’s something...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jan 29, 20191 min read


Grandma’s Winter Pain Balm: A Natural Remedy for Aches and Pains
Winter is a time when aches and pains tend to intensify, especially in older persons. The cold weather affects the joints, making them...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jan 25, 20192 min read


Homemade Tomato Sauce with a Mustard Oil Twist
Tomato sauce is one of the most popular sauces in the world – and whether you’re having French Fries in America or Pakoras in India,...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jan 23, 20192 min read


Mustard Oil: The Heart Health Connection
This blog has often written about how Mustard Oil is an excellent choice for keeping the heart healthy. We keep reiterating this fact...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jan 21, 20192 min read


Bringing Back the Indian Puri: A Taste of Nostalgia
The Puri is a very common accompaniment for various food dishes, especially across north India. However, the Puri that you find in...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jan 15, 20192 min read


Understanding the Smoking Point of Mustard Oil
Some people using Mustard Oil in a recipe for the first time get confused by the instruction: Heat the mustard oil in a pan till it...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jan 11, 20191 min read


Zingy Potato-Spinach Tikkis with Mustard Oil
Winter is that time of year when piping hot snacks are always welcome. Here’s a delightful little dish that combines potatoes, spinach...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jan 8, 20192 min read


Pungency is the Gold Standard of Mustard Oil
The very essence of Mustard Oil is encapsulated in its pungency. It is the hallmark of good Mustard Oil. It is Mustard Oil’s defining...
Yashika Maheshwari
Jan 5, 20191 min read


Mustard-Flavoured Rice
Here’s a simple, charming, rustic recipe straight from the villages of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa – the staple diet of everyday people...
Yashika Maheshwari
Dec 28, 20182 min read


Indian Mustard Oil in Belgium!
Rick Stein’s culinary journey through India was used to create a highly popular BBC television series that took Indian cuisines and...
Yashika Maheshwari
Dec 25, 20181 min read


Red Lentils and Golden Mustard Oil
As the winter chill sets in, one the delights relished by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike is a piping hot dish of Dal with...
Yashika Maheshwari
Dec 21, 20181 min read


Acquiring a Taste for Mustard Oil
There is no doubt about the fact that Mustard Oil is an acquired taste. For people who have traditionally used coconut oil and til ...
Yashika Maheshwari
Dec 18, 20181 min read


Aubergines with Garlic and Mustard Oil
This a delicacy that is ideal for lunch on a cold winter’s day – a quick, hassle-free preparation of aubergines infused with the...
Yashika Maheshwari
Dec 14, 20181 min read


Hair Care for the Cold Winter Months
Winter is a season that makes hair care rather difficult. The scalp turns dry and it itches, causing additional discomfiture. This is...
Yashika Maheshwari
Dec 10, 20181 min read


The Eternal Favourite: Potatoes and Mustard Oil
All over India, different regions have varied recipes for a dish popularly known as Dam Alu . The Kashmiri chefs have a version that is...
Yashika Maheshwari
Dec 7, 20182 min read


Why Chefs are Ecstatic about Mustard Oil
An oil is… well, just an oil – but not when it comes to Mustard Oil. Mustard Oil is a lot more than a cooking oil, extremely versatile...
Yashika Maheshwari
Dec 4, 20181 min read


Delightful Mustard Oil Mushroom Snack
Today’s recipe is a rather offbeat one – a delightful snack that combines mushrooms, spices and mustard oil to create a memorable and...
Yashika Maheshwari
Nov 27, 20181 min read


A Power Potion for Winter
Winter – the season for colds, coughs, congestion and sniffles – is here, but there’s no need to surrender helplessly to these irritants....
Yashika Maheshwari
Nov 23, 20181 min read


Paneer in Rich Coconut Gravy: A Northern Indian Delight
Up in the northern parts of India, food lovers have a powerful passion for Paneer , the Indian version of cottage cheese. Indian chefs...
Yashika Maheshwari
Nov 20, 20182 min read
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