Kids wait for their summer vacations all year long and parents tend to dread them as children can get bored easily and keeping them occupied for two months is a feat. If you aren’t planning on taking a long holiday or aren’t going on one at all, I think this might help you out a bit. This list of activities is by no means comprehensive, …
“Simsim” is the Arabic word for sesame and the phrase “Open Sesame” or “Khul ja Simsim” from the story of Ali baba and the 40 thieves is a phrase we’re quite familiar with. Now, the words when uttered opened the mouth of a cave full of treasures and this couldn’t be closer to the truth in real life. Sesame seeds are literally a treasure trove …
Recliners, La-Z-Boys, Wingback chairs and Chesterfields look gorgeous, there’s no denying that. But, do they fit – literally and figuratively in an apartment? With kids? When it comes to seating options for small apartments, it’s important to prioritise space-saving designs and versatile pieces that are multi-functional. Here are some of the best seating options for small apartments. Sofa bed In Indian homes, it’s mostly a …
The AQI in Mumbai has consistently been at unhealthy levels and is showing no signs of improving. There’s precious little you can do once you step out of the house to prevent inhaling toxic fumes, save for wearing the masks that we used during the height of the pandemic. Uncomfortable as they are, they are more essential now to save our lungs from the pollution. But, …
Not everyone is a plant lover but there’s no denying the beauty plants lend to their surroundings. Even a doctor’s clinic can look inviting with well placed greenery and flowers. If you’re someone who isn’t too keen on spending time tending to plants, or isn’t confident in your keeping-plants-alive skills, take a minute to consider their air purifying abilities and then give succulents a shot. …
Coconuts are one of the most essential ingredients for any type of cooking in coastal India. Curries, chutneys, masalas and even rice, are quite incomplete with coconut or even its milk. The green coconut or tender coconut that’s popular for its sweet water and tender delicious white meat inside tends to be more expensive than the regular brown coconut used in cooking. The only difference …
Cabbage as a vegetable is so diverse and yet so polarising. According to this piece it’s one of the most hated vegetables in India along with the carrot. How sad for those who don’t eat it! JK Rowling once said, “If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” So I say, “If you don’t like cabbage, you haven’t found the right …
There is so much to watch on Amazon Prime India and if you find yourself spoiled for choice here are a few options totally worth a rewatch. Amazon Prime India has some fantastic options in shows and movies, be it Hindi or English. If you’ve watched it all or can’t seem to find what to watch while your food cools on your table, take a …
Ghee is one of those natural products that have stood the test of time in India. Sweets, dals, biryani, khichdi, chapati or even in milk, the addition of ghee makes it all so much better. Its over-arching properties have now caught on in the rest of the world, and the Internet is rife with the virtues of this superfood. From helping with constipation to clearing …
A home-cooked meal without dal is quite incomplete. Whether it’s a simple moong dal with tadka, or an elaborate panchmel dal; hot dal with steaming rice and heavy glob of ghee on top is a combination we cannot resist. Dal is prepared in over 200 ways in India, each preparation more mouth-watering than the previous one. But, every home has their favourite dal that’s made …
