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Winters are synonymous with chilly winds, cozy blankets, and indulgent snacks. Among these, peanuts stand out as a nutritious option packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Adding peanuts to your winter diet can offer several health benefits, making them

By Mat McDermott Ingredients: 1 lb Beyond Meat plant-based ground ½ cup shallot, minced 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ¼ tsp cayenne 1 tsp sea salt ¼ cup Harmless Harvest unsweetened plain coconut yogurt ½ cup cilantro, chopped 3 10” wheat tortillas or rotis Toppings

The Health Benefits of Carrots Carrots are a nutrient-packed vegetable offering numerous health benefits. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they support overall well-being. Let’s delve into their key health advantages: 1. Rich in Nutrients Carrots are abundant in beta-carotene, which the body

Ingredients Rice: 2 cups of rice, soaked for 20 mins 2 bay leaves 1-inch cinnamon sticks 2 green cardamoms 1 black cardamom 3 cloves 1 inch mace (javitri) 1 star anise 1 tsp of salt 6 cups of water Vegetable Filling: 2 tsp ginger garlic green chili paste, grind 1 1/2-inch ginger, 6

Ingredient Quantity Wheat flour 3/4 cup Grated cauliflower 1 cup Oil 1 tbsp Green chilies 2 piece Ginger paste ½ tsp Coriander leaves A few Turmeric powder ¼ tsp Carom seeds ½ tsp Black cumin seeds ½ tsp Lemon juice ¼ tsp Water (as required) 1/3 cup (aprx.) Salt To taste Method 1.Chop green chili and coriander leaves. 2. For filling heat 1 tsp of oil, sauté grated

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The aroma of American turkey is set to tantalize taste buds across India as the first shipment of turkey products left the U.S. on November 12, marking a landmark moment in U.S.-India trade relations. This

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Organic carrots and baby carrots sold across the United States are being recalled following an E. coli outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms products, which has resulted in one death and 15 hospitalizations. On November 17, the U.S.

India-West News Desk HOUSTON, TX - Musaafer Indian Restaurant, located in Houston’s Galleria, has been awarded a Michelin star, marking a significant milestone for Indian cuisine in the US. Owners Shammi and Mithu Malik, alongside executive corporate chef Mayank Istwal, expressed their immense

Ingredients            Semolina                   ½ cup Curd                          ¼ cup French bean               6 piece Onion                        1 small size Carrot                        1 small size Refined flour             2 dsp Refined oil                1 dsp Green chilies             1 piece Coriander leaves       Few Water                        2/5 cups Salt to taste to taste Method 1.Chop onion, carrot, French bean, green chilies and coriander leaves. 2. Blanch

Ingredients                        Grated radish                        1½ cup Wheat flour                           3/4 cup Water                                     1/3 cup approx. Oil                                         1 tbsp Green chilies                         2 piece Coriander leaves                    Few Ginger paste                          ½ tsp Turmeric powder                   ¼ tsp Salt to taste to taste Cooked preparation                4 Method 1.Knead wheat flour into smooth dough, cover it with damp cloth and keep

Ingredients Ingredient Amount Spinach (chopped) 1¼ cup Tomato puree ½ cup

ATLANTA, GA (ANI) - New research from the University of Georgia suggests that thermal imaging could revolutionize how temperature is monitored in the produce supply chain, potentially reducing waste and improving product quality. According to the study, temperature fluctuations are a

Ingredients Wheat flour ¾ cup Oil 2 tbsp Spinach Chopped ¼ cup Green chilies 2 pieces Ginger paste ½ tsp Lemon juice ½ tsp Coriander powder ¼ tsp Garam masala ¼ tsp Water 1/5 cup Salt to taste Method Chop green chilies. Add oil (1 tsp), chopped spinach and other ingredients into wheat flour and make a dough. Cover dough with wet cloth and keep it aside

Ingredients                  Milk 2 cups Cauliflower grated ½ cup Sugar 2 dsp Refined oil 1 dsp Raisins 10 piece Cardamom powder ¼ tsp Cooked preparation 1 cup Method 1.Grate and blanch cauliflower. 2. Heat oil and sauté grated cauliflower. 3. Add milk and cook while stirring frequently till done. 4. Add dry fruits and

Ingredients               Carrots                       3 big size Sugar                         5 dsp Coconut powder        2 dsp Ghee                          1 tbsp Cardamom                 ¼ tsp Cooked preparation   9 Grate carrots. Method: 1 Grate carrots. 2. Heat ghee, add carrots and stir-fry till golden. 3. Add sugar and cook while stirring frequently till ghee separates. 4. Add cardamom and coconut powder. 5. Allow

Photo: Reuters/Brendan Mcdermid CHICAGO, IL (REUTERS) - Moves by major U.S. fast-food chains to temporarily pull fresh onions off their menus on October 24, after the vegetable was named as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak at McDonald's laid

Photo: Reuters/Brendan McDermid CHICAGO, IL (REUTERS) - Fresh onions are the likely source of an E. coli outbreak at McDonald's restaurants that has sickened 49 people and killed one, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said late on October 23, alarming some

India-West Staff Reporter MUMBAI - Kikkoman India has appointed Chef Manjit Gill as an industry advisor. Kikkoman soy sauce is the market leader not only in Japan but also in the United States and many European countries and is now eyeing the Indian

Ingredients                          Wheat flour                            ¾ cup Besan                                      5 tsp Ragi flour                               5 tsp Spinach(chopped)                  ¼ cup Carrot                                    1 medium size Ginger paste                           ½ tsp Garlic paste                            ½ tsp Green chilies                          1 piece Carom seeds                           ½ tsp Black cumin seeds                  ¼ tsp Water                                      ¾ cup Salt to taste to taste Cooked preparation                 6 Method 1.Make dough by

There are as many kheer or payasam varieties as there are languages and regions in India. Some suggestions as the festive season is upon us: The Classic The quintessential kheer, rice kheer is a creamy delight that combines the goodness of rice

Ingredients         Beetroot               1 large Rice                      ¼ cup Carrot                   1 small Onion                   1 medium size Capsicum             1 small Cauliflower          ¼ cup Peas                      ¼ cup Oil                        1 tbsp Soy chunks           10 piece Green chilies        1 piece Cumin seed           ¼ tsp Cinnamon              1 small piece Cloves                    2 piece Cardamom             1 piece Sugar                      ½ tsp Bay leaves               1 piece Salt to

Any festival in India is incomplete without bonding over food. On Dussehra this year, people across India marked the festival by binging on sweets. After nine days of fasting during Navratri, taste buds also deserve a treat, right? A quick

Coconut is a popular tropical fruit that is used in a range of cuisines to add a distinct, somewhat sweet flavor. It is high in fiber, antioxidants, healthy fats, and minerals. It also contains cytokines, which help combat ageing and

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Chef Vikas Khanna’s New York restaurant, Bungalow, has been recognized by The New York Times as one of America’s 50 best restaurants, offering what the publication describes as “a nostalgic journey into India’s vintage clubhouses.” The review

Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, and what you drink can significantly impact gut health. Here are five nutritious beverages to consider incorporating into your daily routine for a happier, healthier gut! Kefir Kefir is a fermented milk drink,

Ingredients                          Spinach                            1 cup Rice                                   ¼ cup Carrot                                1 small size Onion                                1 medium size Capsicum                          1 small size Cauliflower(chopped) ¼ cup Peas                                  ¼ cup Oil                                      1 tbsp Soy chunks                       10 piece Green chilies                   1 piece Cumin seeds                    ¼ tsp Cinnamon                       1 small piece Cloves                               2 piece Cardamom

From Akshaya Patra What we eat can influence our bodies and our minds. We know that nutrition happy meal can make us powerful or feeble, but it can also help or hurt how we think and feel. Nowadays, people are more

Photo: @suvirsaran Suvir Saran is the author of three celebrated cookbooks: Indian Home Cooking, American Masala, and Masala Farm. His recipes have been featured in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many more.

Ingredients                           Capsicum 1 big size Carrot 1 medium size Cabbage

MIAMI, FL (REUTERS) - Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, succumbing to mounting losses amid poor demand for its once-iconic food storage containers. The company's popularity exploded in the 1950s as women of the post-war generation held "Tupperware

Ingredients For the orange butter sauce: 1.5 cups orange juice 2.5 tablespoons unsalted butter For the orange biscuits: 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 2 cups bleached all-purpose flour plus more for kneading 1 2/3 tablespoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup milk whole recommended 1/4 cup orange juice Preparation For the orange butter sauce: Boil orange juice for 5 minutes or until reduced in half. Add butter

Photo: Reuters/Danny Moloshok India-West News DeskLOS ANGELES, CA - Padma Lakshmi, the former host and judge of Top Chef, is teaming up with former NBCUniversal content chief Susan Rovner for a new cooking competition series on CBS, according to Deadline. The

Ingredients                                  Carrot 1 small size Tomato 1 small size Onion 1 small size Corn starch 2 dsp Cabbage small piece Capsicum ½ small size French beans 4 piece Oil 1 dsp Tomato sauce 1 tsp Coriander leaves 1 bunch Soy sauce ½ tsp Garlic paste ½ tsp Ginger paste ½ tsp Chili sauce ½

Photo: Reuters/Daniel Becerril SHARON, ND (REUTERS) - Shifting drinking habits, particularly reduced alcohol consumption and the rising popularity of alternatives like hard seltzers, are reshaping the US beer industry. With Americans drinking less beer and gravitating toward beverages like hard seltzers, ready-to-drink

SACRAMENTO, CA (ANI) - As pistachios gain recognition as a global superfood, California’s pistachio industry is setting its sights on India's rapidly expanding market. Sumit Saran, the India representative of American Pistachio Growers - a group representing over 865 growers

Ingredients                Potato                        4 medium size Coriander leaves       1 bunch Ginger paste              1 tsp Chat masala               ½ tsp Lemon juice               ½ tsp Green chili                  1 piece Garlic paste                 ½ tsp Salt to taste to taste Method 1.Grind chopped coriander leaves with spices and salt to prepare chutney. 2. Boil, peel and slice potatoes. 3.

Ingredients           Cabbage                ½ cup Onion                    1 small size Gram flour            2 dsp Rice flour              1 dsp Oil (absorbed)       1 dsp Green chili             2 piece Ginger paste           ½ tsp Garlic paste             ½ tsp Cumin seed powder ¼ tsp Carom seeds             ¼ tsp Red chili powder      ¼ tsp Turmeric powder        ¼ tsp Salt to taste

Ingredients                  Semolina ¾ cup Onion 1 medium size Oil As neededs French bean 5 piece Capsicum 1 small size Cabbage ½ small size Carrot 1 small size Groundnut 2 dsp Green gram 1 tsp Urad dal 1 tsp Green chili 2 pieces Mustard seed  ½ tsp Water ¾ cup (approx.) Curry leaves  A few Salt

Ingredients          Refined flour 1/3 cup Onion 1 medium size Tomato sauce 2 tbsp French bean 6 piece Rice flour 5 tsp Carrot 1 small Capsicum 1 small Beet root Half small Chilli sauce 1 dsp Soy sauce 1 dsp Refined oil 1 dsp Black pepper powder   ¼ tsp Water (as required) 2/3 cup

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Chef Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant 'Bungalow' recently received a three-star rating from The New York Times. It is after "almost 25 years," that an Indian restaurant has achieved such a rating. Earlier this month, the Michelin-star

Photo: Reuters/Rupak De Chowdhuri CHENNAI, (REUTERS) - Indian snacks maker Bikaji Foods is "not for sale" and is instead on the prowl itself, aiming to cash in on the growing appetite for savory brands in the world's most populous country. The Indian

Photo: Wikipedia Ingredients                 Eggs 2 Onion 1  Bell pepper ½  Carrot ½  Tomato ½  Green beans 3  Oil 1 tsp Green chili 1 piece Coriander leaves  a few sprigs Black pepper powder ¼ tsp Salt to taste  Method 1. Chop finely all vegetables and blanch except coriander leaves. 2. Beat eggs till frothy, add blanched

Ingredients              Rice flour                  ½ cup Ragi flour                   2/3 cup Water (as required) Fillings Onion                        2 small size Cabbage (Chopped) ½ cup Capsicum                  1 small size Carrot                       1 small size Beans                        6 piece Potato 20 g               1 small size Oil 20 ml                  2 dsp Black pepper powder 1 tsp Green chili                 1 piece Ginger paste

By Nicole Presley Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti, cook al-dente according to box instructions 1/2 cup broth (vegetable or fish) 1 chipotle pepper and 2 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce + additional pieces of chipotle pepper for garnish 3 tablespoons olive oil 20 large shrimp 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon

Photo: Reuters/Anushree Fadnavis HYDERABAD, (REUTERS) - Nearly 12% of tested spice samples failed to meet quality and safety standards, according to data obtained of tests by Indian authorities after several countries took steps over contamination risks in two popular brands. The Food

Batter Ingredients: Bread – 6 slices Bengal gram flour: 100 g (1 cup) Refined oil (absorbed): 50 ml (5 dsp) Curd: 10 g (1 dsp) Green chilli paste: 4 g (1 tsp) Coriander powder: 2 g (1½ tsp) Ginger paste: 2 g (½ tsp) Garlic paste: 2 g

Get ready to plate up some tricolor dishes this week. Here are some mouth-watering recipes to add a twist to your breakfast or lunch to remember the mother country. Paratha Add some dash of tricolor to your aloo or gobhi parathas in

By Alia A Ingredients: 1 tbsp. cooking oil, plus more for the baking pan 2 small bell peppers, one green and one red, diced 1 small onion, finely diced 1 small tomato, diced Salt and pepper 2 tbsp. breadcrumbs 1 8.75-oz. can corn, drained 3 cups cooked rice 1 5-oz.

By Ericka Sanchez Ingredients: 1 cup Real California Milk Crema Mexicana 2 (canned) chipotle peppers in adobo, seeds removed 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Adjust salt if necessary. Transfer to a

TORONTO, (IANS) - Actress Preity Zinta is a true “desi” at heart, as she shared that “nothing compares” to Indian food and vibe. Preity took to Instagram, where she shared a reel of herself attending a food festival in Toronto, which