As the summer season is about to approach, it is essential to be prepared for the changes in lifestyle and food. Yes, you heard it right, it is essential to maintain your diet to beat the scorching heat. High humidity in summers directly relates to dehydration, lack of appetite and low energy levels. Therefore, in this weather, our body requires cool foods and more water intake that can keep the body hydrated. Moreover, it is essential to make the energy levels stable, eating cool foods can help to mitigate the heat effects. 

India is the hub of a variety of snacks. From sweet, sour to spicy, you name it and there will be a snack to satiate your particular taste bud. Due to India’s diverse culture, there’s great diversity in snacks too. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, we have different type of snacks in every region. Some were adopted by us from West and gave it our version while some West adopted from our land.

Have you ever wondered what's common between Shahi Paneer, Dum Aaloo, and Malai kofta? Don’t know? Ready to give up? It's the GRAVY!! Without gravy, Shahi Paneer can't be royal, Dum Aaloo can't be powerful, and Malai kofta can't be creamy. They will then be just bland veggies with zero yumminess left in them.

Karwa Chauth is a festival crucial for Hindu married women. According to the lunar calendar of Hinduism, the festival is held in the month of Kartik. Married women celebrate this day by keeping nirjala vrat (fasting without drinking water) throughout the day until they see moon.

India is often called the nation of festivals. From Teej to Eid to Raki, the festival season is right here, and the next celebration we're looking forward to is Janmashtami. Janmashtami is one of the most widely known festivals on the subcontinent celebrated by Hindus. Krishna Janmashtami commemorates the birth of Krishna God.

The lush season of saawan is here again and so is the onset of Indian Festivities. The entire month of sawan is devoted to the worship of the holy union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Teej is a festival where women worship the divine coming together of the two deities for a happy married life. Teej marks the beginning of the pompous festivals to follow.

We all know the importance of food in our lives. It is not just a means of survival, it is way beyond. It can lift your mood when you are gloomy, it is a cultural identity and ways to connect with others. Food lovers claim that food connects the soul, but do you know that it is related to the mind as well?

DOSA! This word is good enough to fill my senses with the ecstasy. God bless the great soul who invented this culinary treasure. Dosa is a staple of south India and is loved all across India and also abroad.  A crispy flaky pancake made with rice ad lentil flour, dosa is usually eaten in breakfast, but with its increased fondness all over, it is now enjoyed as a famous fast and is easily available during any time of the day. Order veg food online on veg platter and enjoy your food hot and fresh.

Summertime is here and with the mercury level on the rise, the scorching sun could drain us out completely. So, we better gear up for the same with not just sunscreens, lotions, air conditioners etc. but more importantly, food.