The Hungry Notebook

  The ancient winter snack currently taking trends in the wellness industry worldwide. Introduction: If you imagine Indian street food, then surely the first thing that springs to mind is chaats, golgappas and samosas. However, there is one unsung hero in the global health revolution that should be given a front-row seat and that is the Sand-Roasted Sweet Potatoes or as they are locally known Bhujiya Shakarkandi. Not such a distant memory to millions of Indians but increasingly appreciated as a satisfying, naturally sweet, smoke-flavored and nutritiously satisfying root vegetable, this can be found all over the Indian sub-continent, as well as in neighboring countries. You can be refreshing your stroll on India Gate, Delhi or seeking an all-in-one after work food item, this dirt dish enchants it all! The Reason Why It Is Going Viral Now In a world that demands whole food choices, vegan diets, and no-preservative snacks, roasted sweet potatoes are on the uprising. As the world shif...

  Khatta Meetha Lauki: An Ayurvedic Comfort Food Gone Forgotten, That is Lite, Gut-Friendly and Surprizingly Super Delicious! Introduction: Bottle gourd (lauki) in the kingdom of fashionable superfoods is never in the limelight. But, what we do tell you this humble Indian vegetable picture holds a secret dish that is not only gut-healing, Ayurvedic, but also it tastes like comfort food in a bowl? Come: Khatta Meetha Lauki: it is both a tangy but also slightly sweet, comforting and extremely healthy dish. It was a treasured secret in Indian homes going back centuries but is now being rediscovered by chefs everywhere seeking balanced, wholesome, plant-based dishes. This one is a right meal to replace boring diet food and to find something satisfying, great tasting and actually good for your health. So how would this dish become your new favorite in the kitchen? The Reason This Dish has Become a Trend: Gut-Soothing + Ayurvedic: This is highly Ayurvedic and is rumored to reduce inflam...