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Healthy, yummy and amazing vegetarian Jain Dishes

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Healthy and yummy vegetarian Jain dishes Jain customs require them to follow strict rules regarding what and when they eat. In general, ingredients like onion, garlic, potatoes and the other root vegetables are totally avoided by Jains. This often makes people think that their cuisine is uninteresting, which is not so. There are large amount of recipes that surely will add some excessive flavor to your taste buds. Jain food is easy to make at home, even the more difficult recipes are easy to carry off when you have the right instructions and the right ingredients.  Here are some of  the healthy and yummy Jain dishes. 1. Jain vada pav The vada of Jain vada pav dish is made with raw bananas. The Jain dishes are very simple, yet yummy in taste. this vada pav is very special for Jains who enjoy vada made without potatoes. A Mumbai dish with Jain touch is all you need to have even if you are not Jaini. 2. Jain pav bhaji The Bhaji of Jain pav bhaji is made with raw bananas. Instead ...

Healthy vegetarian Jain diet can promote a healthy future

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 Healthy vegetarian Jain diet Every religion and culture has its own inhibitions and practices that might make it unique. One of such religion is Jainism, which is based on the motto "Ahimsa Parmo Dharma" that strictly prohibits any kind of violence. As per Jainism , the vegetables that grow beneath the ground are strictly prohibited. This prohibition, it is claimed also helps the followers  in maintaining health. It's not just onion and garlic that is not consumed, in fact other root vegetables like potato, carrot, brinjal, turnip and even radish are some of the vegetables that are avoided. The eating habits of Jains might not be generic, however, they certainly are healthy for a human being. Reasons why you may want to follow their eating habits:  1.'Non-violence is supreme religion' Those who practice this religion, believe in non-violence or Ahimsa and they believe any act of violence will attract bad karma to them. As per their religion, the underground veget...

5 Essential kitchen utensils every home needs for healthy and easy cooking

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  5 Essential kitchen utensils every home cook needs An equipped kitchen is incredibly important for any home cook. Imagine baking a cake without mixing bowls or chopping veggies for a stir-fry without a knife. Whether you're moving into a new home and need to stock your kitchen or you've been living with an ill-equipped cooking space for years - now is the time to take charge! While there are  many cooking tools and equipment you can buy, here is a list of the five essential utensils every kitchen needs .   1. Chef's knife     Trust me ,this is one tool that is worth the investment. A knife is the most used utensil in the kitchen, and having a sharp knife that properly slices, dices and chops is a key component for cooking. Higher-quality sharp knives are actually safer than dull, cheap varieties because they're less likely to slip and cut you. A paring knife is also a great and inexpensive investment. It's very sharp and great for chopping smaller veggies and ...

Cooking mistakes that are making your food unhealthy

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Cooking mistakes that are making your food unhealthy   It is time to identify more of these cooking mistakes and avoid them in the future to save ourselves from any future repercussions. Did you know, the food we cook, no matter how delicious or healthy it is, can become unhealthy when cooked the wrong way?  Seasonings we add, the oil we use to fry foods are directly proportionate to how it affects our body and overall health. No matter how good a cook we are, there are times when we unconsciously commit mistakes while cooking, which make our food unhealthy. For instance, cooking vegetables until they get soggy can eliminate all its nutrients and stir-frying them can preserve the same. It is time to identify more of these cooking mistakes and avoid them in future to save ourselves from any future repercussions. Here are some cooking mistakes that are making your food unhealthy 1 .Excess usage of seasonings and dressings We all love to add an extra dash of seasoning and dress...