Farmer's Kitaab
With veganism becoming the new buzz word in dietary fashion,the one ingredient which is highest in demand as a lactose substitute is the cashew nut.
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The Mahua seed oil is one such story. A bottle carrying a viscous liquid, the colour of young amber is the result of yet again going back to customs which believed that man and nature must exist in complete harmony.
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The pink Himalayan salt crystals are as pretty to look at in addition to their marvellous health benefits. This variety of salt is from the Himalayas and contains a variety of minerals like magnesium and potassium which accounts for that lovely colour.
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Chana dal is one of the more popular lentils aside from Tuvar. But even that has been hit by hybridisation and chemical farming practices. The desi variety of chana dal is the harbhara dal which is smaller and extremely nutritious. This is an heirloom variety which is native to Maharashtra and is a key ingredient in traditional Marathi sweets and dal based dishes.
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A millet paniyaram is made by mixing presoaked millets along with rice and lentils, further fermenting it to get an airy batter. The paniyaram moulds today are used for so many fancy cooking videos but the traditional iron paniyaram kal as it is referred to in the South, is the work of skilled craftspersons.
