In many stores here in the U.S, we get beets with their shoots. We tend to throw away the shoots, but they are very nutritious, consumed raw or in cooked form. I would recommend getting organic beets whenever available. It is good value for the money, and we do not have to waste any part
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Slow cooking is, in my opinion, the best way to cook moong beans. Takes 4-5 hours on low setting, requires no stirring. The froth build-up on top can be removed with a ladle (this will remove any residual toxins that were not removed by soaking). The flavor is amazing. The slow-cooked beans can be stored
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This is a deliciously spicy sattvik dish rich in herbs curry leaf and ginger, both good for the digestive system. Curry leaves are also good for healthy hair. In Indian cooking, we add curry leaves in all dishes, and I sometimes forget it in a hurry. So the packet of curry leaves that I buy
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This is a very simple and delicious mango pickle made with simple spices. “Venthaya manga” is a traditional south-Indian side dish that goes well with yogurt. Made this way, it has no oil and is delightfully fragrant with fenugreek and asafoetida. I make a fresh batch of this every two weeks and it lasts 5-7
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