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In this post, we’ll embark on a journey to explore the onion’s layers. We’ll carefully peel away each layer, one by one, to discover what’s inside. Luckily, most onions have only a couple of papery skin layers left by the time they reach our kitchens, so we won’t have to peel too far. As weContinue reading “Layer by Layer: Uncover the Onion’s Secrets!”

In my previous post, I shared a big mistake: not separating individual sprouts. When we planted the whole onion with sprouts (each sprout was a plant), and each plant had to compete for space inside the onion, hindering their growth. But how did I realize each sprout was a separate plant? Let’s explore the onion’sContinue reading “Exploring the Structure of an Onion”

One day, I stumbled upon a sprouted onion in my kitchen. Excitement took over, and I quickly planted it in a pot on my balcony. Before long, beautiful sprouts began to emerge, growing rapidly into lush plants with luxuriant leaves. I even used a few of the leaves in my cooking! As the plants grew,Continue reading “A Sprouted Onion’s Suprise”

The Humble Onion: A Tribute to Vincent van Gogh and the Flavours of Dal Onions are a fundamental ingredient in many Indian recipes, including dal. But have you ever stopped to think about the significance of onions in our cooking? From adding flavour and texture to representing health and wellness, onions play a vital roleContinue reading “Onion”

Uncovering the Geography and Heritage of India’s States Dear readers, We are thrilled to have completed our culinary journey through India’s states, with our last dal post from Telangana going live last Wednesday. This epicurean adventure took us from the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh to the southern state of Telangana, and what a fascinatingContinue reading “Beyond the Dal Recipe…”

Located in south-central India, Telangana is aptly nicknamed ‘South of North and North of South’. Situated on the Deccan Plateau, it shares borders with Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh to the north, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the south, east, and northeast. The vibrant city of Hyderabad serves as the capital of Telangana. Telangana, India’s youngestContinue reading “Dal from Telangana”

Tamil Nadu is located in the southern part of India, on the southeastern coast of the Indian Peninsula. It is bordered by the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, the state of Kerala to the west, and the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to the north. The capital of TamilContinue reading “Dal from Tamil Nadu”

The union territory of Puducherry consists of four regions, namely Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam and Mahe.  All these regions are geographically located separately from each other. Puducherry and Karaikal are in Tamil Nadu state on the eastern coast and surrounded by Bay of Bengal, while Yanam is also in the eastern coast of Andhra Pradesh andContinue reading “Dal from Puducherry”

Lakshadweep, a union territory of India, is a group of islands situated approximately 400 kilometers off the southwestern coast of India, in the Arabian Sea. Its capital is Kavaratti. Lakshadweep, a tranquil and stunning group of 36 coral islands with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs, is a tropical paradise, perfect for relaxation, snorkeling,Continue reading “Dal from Lakshadweep”

Kerala is located in the southwestern region of Inda. It is bordered by Tamil Nadu to the east, Karnataka to the north and Arabian Sea to the west. Thiruvananthapuram (also known as Trivandrum) is the capital of Kerala.  Kerala is a tropical paradise renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality.Continue reading “Dal from Kerala”