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Sauteing and stir-frying are popular cooking techniques in Asian cooking. They may sound similar but stir-frying usually involves much higher-temperature cooking than sauteing. When it comes to stir-frying, sautéing, deep-frying, or even simmering, two popular cooking vessels often come to mind: the Indian Kadai and the Asian Wok. Again, these kitchenware products may look similar at first glance, however, they offer distinct features, each...

National Nutrition Week, celebrated in India every September, is a timely reminder to prioritize healthy eating habits. But let’s be honest, eating healthy is not always convenient. Between work, family, and other commitments, whipping up elaborate meals often falls by the wayside.  You come home from work, sling your bag on the floor, you are hungry and you want something easy. More importantly something...

Are you surprised to read that cakes can be baked without an oven? Well, absolutely. Baking cakes in a pressure cooker is not a new technique. In India, most kitchens do not have an oven, and Indian kitchens are known for their resourcefulness. So, thanks to the ingenuity of the pressure cooker, baking cakes without an oven is a breeze. This versatile kitchen hero,...

Our Independence Day is fast approaching and as we gear up to celebrate our big day, it’s a perfect time to reflect on freedom not just in the context of national developments but also in our daily lives.  This Independence Day, let's also celebrate our freedom from the tyranny of old, rusty cookware! Old, rusty, and broken kitchenware products hinder culinary freedom and health....

To most Indians, the quintessential South Indian breakfast dish – Dosa- is a national treasure. Its thin, golden crispy exterior and fluffy white interior are a symphony of textures tantalizing taste buds across the country. With creative variations from Masala dosa, Mysore dosa, Neer dosa, and many more, Dosas have increasingly become so popular there are outlets all across the country that serve just...

The cost of processed foods is often cheaper than fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, and lean proteins. With rising costs of quality ingredients and growing awareness about the downsides of processed foods, it might seem like cooking delicious, nutritious meals for a family will break the bank. However, healthy home-cooked food on a budget is absolutely possible with a little creativity, strategic planning, and the...