Til Papdi – Sesame Seed Wafers

Sankranti or Pongal is just around the corner and we are busy with the preparations, most important of which is preparing sesame seeds balls, fudges and wafers to be offered to the Sun god. Sesame seeds provide the much required warmth and vitality in the merciless winter months and tradition has ensured that these are…

Sabudana poha – lactation recipe

Sago (sabudana) is made from tapioca and is very rich in carbohydrates or starch. Traditionally in India, apart from its other uses, sago has been used as an aid to lactation in breastfeeding mothers. Usually it is boiled in milk and sugar and given to new mothers.  However, if you are not a milk lover, you can try…