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All posts of Prashant Kurup

Kerala’s Love Affair With Coconut – The Tree Of Life

If you don’t like the taste of coconut, give Kerala a wide berth. Else, you may find yourself starving. There is practically nothing that does not contain coconut. Take a meat gravy. A fried, ground paste of coconut highlights its spice appeal. Curried fish? It will probably have coconut milk as its base. Dry vegetable […]

Traditional Indian Immunity-Boosting Tonics

Ginger Tea Ginger has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Ginger tea is one of the best home remedies for an upset stomach and can also go a long way in boosting immunity. All you need to do for making ginger tea is take three cups of water in a pan and add freshly chopped ginger to […]

Superfoods Hiding In Plain Sight

Dark Leafy Greens Dark green leafy vegetables (DGLVs) are an excellent source of nutrients including folate, zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C and fiber. Part of what makes DGLVs so super is their potential to reduce your risk of chronic illnesses including heart disease and type 2 diabetes.They also contain high levels of anti-inflammatory compounds ,which may protect […]

6 ways to up your toast game

Veggie Cheese Toast Veggie Cheese Toast is a delicious American recipe that will impress your loved ones with it’s taste. This dish is a healthy recipe made with the goodness of vegetables like yellow bell peppers, capsicums and tomatoes. View Recipe   Hummus Toast Need a little breakfast inspiration? Try one of these Healthy Hummus […]

5 simple curd based recipes

Curd can be a real life saver when it comes to cooking with limited ingredients. It is versatile and can be concocted into numerous different recipes. Here is a great list of curd based recipes to try from all around India. Punjabi Pakora Kadhi The Punjabi kadhi is different from the other regional variations of […]

10 Recipes to boost your immunity

Including Vitamins in your diet is critical to boosting your immune system. Vitamin C is one of the biggest immune system boosters of all. In fact, a lack of vitamin C can even make you more prone to getting sick. Foods rich in vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, spinach, kale and broccoli. Daily […]

Which oil is best for cooking?

When cooking, it’s important to know what type of oil to use and when. How do you choose the right oil for the right recipe? Cooking at high heat Methods: High-heat cooking includes pan frying, sautéing, grilling, and pan-roasting. Best type of fat: Saturated Saturated fat is no longer the nutritional public enemy it once […]