Best Basmati Rice, Best Basmati Brown Rice

  Summer is the time for refreshing and light meals. Cooking in hot and humid weather can be quite challenging. Weeknights are meant for quick and easy meals. Summer is a season for squashes, juicy fruits, and fresh herbs. It is also the time to preserve the bountiful harvests of the season. For hassle-free weeknight recipes, check out these: Asian Vegetable Stir Fry In a bowl, mix soy sauce, red chili flakes, brown sugar, honey, miso paste, pepper, salt, and corn starch. Chop some broccoli, bell peppers, shitake mushrooms, snow peas. Sauté minced garlic and ginger in sesame oil. Add the vegetables and stir fry them for 10 minutes until tender. Slowly stir in the sauce and cook for another 10 minutes. Finish with some freshly chopped coriander. Add rinsed basmati rice and steam as per package instructions. Ladle the basmati rice in a bowl and top it with the stir-fried veggies. This is a flavoursome and quick Asian dish and tastes great with noodles.  If you are wonder...

  Indian Independence Day is just around the corner and celebrations are in order. If you are planning a meat-free, healthier lunch, or dinner, we have some delicious recipe ideas for you. This weekend prepares some special recipes for your loved ones and family. Even if you can’t go outside during the lockdown, you can have a little celebration at home.  Zucchini Coconut Curry Start with sautéing ginger, garlic, and onions in coconut oil. Add a halved cinnamon stick, a sprig of thyme, chopped green chilies, and yellow curry paste. Add 1 tsp of coriander powder, curry powder, and sweet paprika. Add in the zucchini and coat it in all the spices. Add salt, pepper to taste and pour in 200 ml of coconut milk. The coconut milk will make the curry creamier. Let it simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes. Add in a handful of garbanzo beans and baby spinach and gently stir the curry. Finish the curry by adding some chopped cilantro leaves and a splash of lemon juice. Put some steam...

  Not all sugars are bad for the body. While you should try to minimize the consumption of refined sugar, naturally occurring fructose sugar isn’t bad for you. If you are just exploring for healthier alternatives or looking for diabetes-friendly recipes, check out these sugar alternatives to use: Coconut sugar Maple Syrup Honey Stevia If you are looking for a diabetes-friendly sweetener, use stevia in limited quantity. Check out these delicious recipes to prepare with sugar alternatives:  Saffron Rose Kheer This rice pudding is a hearty dessert to serve on family gatherings. Use the best basmati rice   to make this pudding. Wash and soak the rice in warm water for 20 minutes. Pour in 200 ml of coconut milk and stir in the soaked rice, vanilla bean paste, 1 stick of cinnamon, and a generous grating of nutmeg. Add some chopped raisins to add a natural sweetness to the dish. Put the lid on and allow the rice to cook on medium heat. Once the rice pudd...