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The EFGH Blog
Recipes, spice know-how and stories from the Udupi kitchen.

What is the difference between rasam powder and sambar powder?
Is there really a way of understanding the various spice blends of Tamil cuisine? Let’s take a look at the two most…
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Is sambar good for weight loss?
Idlis are a popular breakfast product made from urad dal, rice, and rava. Idlis are among the most favourite breakfast choices due…
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The Top 5 Indian Spices That Need to Be in Your Diet During the Pandemic
Living a deskbound lifestyle during the COVID19 pandemic can take a toll on your health. It’s vital for your body to receive…
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Preserving Your Health in a Pandemic – Why You Should Buy Masala Online
The pandemic has highlighted the need for prioritizing our immune system. Thankfully for Indians, our ancestors have recommended many natural immunity boosters.…
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How can we protect Masala?
Spices are crucial components in Indian cooking, which may explain why we protect them like treasured possessions. In most Households, spice combination…
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Rasam – one dish many varieties
Rasam – The Indian soup that completes a South Indian cuisine. A stew that was discovered during the ancient Pandiyan times but…
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Sambhar Powder – One Powder Multiple Faces
Sambhar is an all-in-one dish that is accompanied by multiple food items. South Indian cuisine is incomplete without sambhar. This popular stew…
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Is Sambhar good for the stomach?
The piping hot sambhar is commonly prepared in every household and is one of the best companions for breakfasts, lunch, dinner. This…
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Try this flavourful Pineapple Gojju from Mangalore
Mangalore now called ‘Mangaluru’ is located between the Arabian sea and western ghats. Developed as a port in the Arabian sea during…
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Try this flavourful Pineapple Gojju from Mangalore
Mangalore now called ‘Mangaluru’ is located between the Arabian sea and western ghats. Developed as a port in the Arabian sea during…
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The Secret of Afghani Hing
Hing, also called asafoetida, is one of the most important spices used in Indian cuisine. Hing can be used as a flavor…
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Spices with Health Benefits – Naturally Healthy
Spices play a very important role in Indian cuisine. Be it to enhance the flavors or to tickle our taste buds spices…
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