The Hungry Notebook

  Lemonade are out, Kokum Sherbet is the antioxidant-rich tangy Indian drink that is taking off in health circles globally! 🌿 Introduction During the hottest time of the year when everyone would be sucking on ice cold colas or sweet juicy fruit Punches, India has always known a better solution, Kokum Sherbet. Derived out of a deep purple fruit grown in the Western Ghats, Kokum (or rather as it is also known as Garcinia indica) is nature way of responding to the heat. However, today, this old drink exited the Indian subcontinent and diffused into foreign health cafes or wellness menus. People in California to Cape Town cannot stop gushing about its benefits, on wellness influencers: everything, gut health to glowing skin. So, allow us to go deep into what makes Kokum Sherbet the coolest and the hottest summer cooler of the season. What is Kokum? Kokum is a tropical fruit which bears itself in evergreen trees in the Konkan coast of India. It is sour, a bit sweet and rich in antioxi...

“Reviving India’s Ancient Fermented Treasures to Cool the Body, Heal the Gut, and Beat the Heat Naturally” Introduction Our ancestors made use of natural remedies to combat the heat and keep healthy during hot Indian summers. Fermented foods were one of the things they learned, as these provided a simple boost, along with looking after the body and the gut. Because processed foods and digestive problems are common now, it’s a good time to use these recipes again for their taste and health benefits.  Science Explains Fermented Foods Fermentation is a normal process where bacteria and yeast take sugar and starch and make them into alcohol or acids. Canning food reduces waste and also improves its nutritional benefits. Probiotics in fermented foods help digestion, strengthen the immune system and preserve a healthy flora in the gut. Popular Traditional Indian Fermented Treats a. Pakhala Bhata is the name of this dish in Odisha. Odisha’s Pakhala Bhata is prepared by soaking cooked ric...