Want to include more superfoods in your diet? Why not use them for simple home-cooked foods? From dal and sheera to salads, superfoods can effortlessly be used in Indian homemade recipes. Here are some examples
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Did you know you can actually make desserts with jamun? If you have never used it in a sheera or a halwa, try incorporating the pulp of ripe jamun into the toasted semolina. The jamun pulp has an intense taste, so it’s best to balance the sweetness
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The traditional drink is popular in the coastal regions of India, particularly popular in Maharashtra and Goa. It's made using kokum and coconut milk, which comes from coconut, a superfood, and adds a creamy and rich_texture to Sol Kadhi
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Chickpea is a superfood and a terrific source of fibre and manganese and a good source of protein, iron and magnesium. If you want a quick winter salad that can be prepared easily with minimal effort, try roasting some chickpeas and cauliflower or gobi and tossing them together
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This quick, savoury Brussels sprouts recipe is made by roasting in ghee and seasoning it with Indian spices like cumin and coriander. You can opt for a pan-fried version with white wine seasoning
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Did you know the nutrient-rich amla can actually be cooked to make a stellar chutney or even a murabba? Use some coriander, green chillies, ginger, hing and salt and you've got yourself an amazing chutney!
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Add moringa to your sambhar and pare down the spice profile by reducing the number of chillies. Moringa tastes like a bitter version matcha and it can give your sambhar a unique, flavour and boost its nutritional value
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Kulthi Dal, also known as Horse Gram Dal, has a robust and earthy flavour, and it is known for its nutritional richness. It is high in protein, iron and calcium, and has a slightly nutty profile