Posts Tagged ‘ayurveda’
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
We all know what a huge role masalas, or spices, play in our cuisine! No dish is complete without an extensive use of spice but what exactly is the reason behind it? (more…)
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Sunday, September 14th, 2008
Ayurvedic medicine, commonly known as ayurveda, is the most ancient of the six Indian Systems of Medicine. It is (more…)
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Monday, August 4th, 2008
Kajal, also known as kohl, is a mixture of soot and other ingredients that has been used since the Bronze (more…)
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Friday, August 1st, 2008
Even though Chai is a generic term used to refer to “tea” in India, it tends to refer to Masala Chai in the United States. (more…)
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