Pachibatanidal Charu – A soup from Andhra Pradesh

Authentic Andhra cooking – redolent with spices and tempered with chillies, the food from Andhra Pradesh is delicious and spicy. Here we bring to you a few recipes that are sure to perk up your taste buds.

Almond – A mend-it-all nut

You like almonds because they are deliciously nutty and pack quite a crunch? Experts say that almonds not only taste good, but they are good for you too. Almonds are one of themost nutritious of all nuts. So let’s see what this nut does for us.

Cooking with Honey

A dollop of honey – from white to dark amber, and flavours from mild to distinctively bold – is used as a sweetener in cooking, baking, garnishing and even in beverages and milk shakes. Experts say that honey can add flavour, moisture and anti-microbial effects to almost anything from salads, yoghurt, ice-cream and pasta dough.
Pour a spoonful of honey into your cereal bowl along with crisp corn flakes, muesli or the cereal of your choice and a helping of hot milk.

 

Nutrients in a Nut

Experts say that we should eat at least four almonds a day. And if you though that almonds are only good for those day when the ‘munchy’ feeling strikes, then you’re in for a surprise. These little tidbits provide quite nutritional punch, combining tons of essential nutrients in one very delicious package. Well, let’s see the stuff these nuts are made off.

Almond – Interesting Facts

Woody and crunchy, almonds are a perfect snack for those ‘munchy’ days. Crunch your way to health with a few almonds or eat one with a spoonful of honey. Toast and chop some to garnish your desserts with. Here are some interesting facts about those nutty treats in your larder.

Goda Masala / Kala Masala

Here is Mrs' Deshpande's recipe for Goda masala.