Beetroot Kanji Recipe: The month of March has barely begun, and temperatures are already hovering around 30-35 degrees.

Beetroot rasam is a delicious variety of South Indian rasam. It is made from urad dal, beetroot extract, mustard seeds, cumin, and pepper. It is not only delicious, but also highly nutritious.

1 cup thick poha, 1 medium beetroot, 1 onion, 1–2 green chillies, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal, 8–10 curry leaves, 1–2 tbsp peanuts, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp lemon juice, 2 ...

Chef Pankaj Bhadouria talks about kanji as India’s original probiotic drink and shares an easy beetroot version of the traditional fermented beverage popularly prepared in North India around Holi.

Cooking is a creative endeavor — an art form all its own. Through the alchemy of the kitchen, heat and good intentions transform vegetables, meat and grains into nourishment for body and soul. That ...

Don’t listen to the naysayers. It is perfectly possible for someone who does not like beets to go on and lead a productive life, probably. Beets are a paradox. They are earthy, almost foresty. But ...