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This winter, indulge in green leafy vegetables that are tasty and nutritious

This winter, indulge in green leafy vegetables that are tasty and nutritious

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As the chilly winds of winter set in, green leafy vegetables take centre stage in markets and kitchens. They bring a burst of freshness and nutrition like tender spinach, fragrant methi, earthy mustard greens and vibrant amaranth leaves. These seasonal wonders are packed with vitamins, iron, and antioxidants, thus fortifying your diet during the colder months. Using these greens as a treasure trove of inspiration, chefs have been whipping up some new and some classic meals that prove eating healthy doesn’t mean compromising on flavour. Here are some delicious and innovative ways to embrace green leafy vegetables in your winter menu. A variety of green leafy vegetables displayed in a baskets in a market in India(unsplash) Oh my word! For head chef Karan Kolhi at Ronil Goa, the distinct flavours of green leafy veggies allow him to craft dishes that are experimental yet visually stunning. “My inspiration comes from reimagining seasonal ingredients with modern techniques, so I created the Winter greens Shakshuka, which has a bed of spinach, amaranth, and watercress, topped with poached eggs …

A Guide to Leafy Greens in the Bengali Kitchen

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The flavours are orchestrated in a bubbling pot of water. To this, pounded ginger paste and fiery green chilies are added. Then, with utmost care, tender leaves and stems from the bottle gourd are introduced. As the greens simmer in a fragrant broth, seasoned only with a pinch of salt and sugar, slices of hilsa are delicately laid over the bright green bed. A few drops of raw mustard oil, like liquid gold, are drizzled over the ensemble, for that subtle piquancy.  Can you smell it already? Pat Pata — Jute Leaves Tender leaves of the jute plant are picked, washed and fried in a simple batter of besan, chopped chilies and salt. The secret ingredient is a pinch of baking powder in the mix. Some fry individual leaves, some make a rosette and fry a few together. There is nothing quite like it. The taste is subtle yet flavourful, with a hint of bitterness that serves as a refreshing palate cleanser. Not the sharp bitterness of bitter gourd, mind you, but rather a warm, …

Supriya Donthi’s Leafy Affair Makes It To Shark Tank India Season 2!

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Supriya Donthi’s Leafy Affair Is In Now Shark Tank India Season 2! Ambitions only get fulfilled when the zest to make it happen is as empowering as you are. That’s the passion with which a 30-year-old entrepreneur – Supriya Donthi founded her brand LeafyAffair.com – a little bit of magic, and a lot of love for nature’s ethereal presence that surrounds her. Her brand surpasses the ordinary; the tedious process makes it so much more challenging for her. Like every start-up that branches out from a staple amount, Supriya let her dreams take flight with an initial capital of INR 25,000/. What’s interesting to note is with a steadfast plan in place of the foreseeable future, the company managed to achieve a turnover of 1.1 Cr in the year 2021 – 2022 and she has a projection to exit FY 22-23 at 3 Cr . A carefully crafted brand that uses little miracles of nature and designs them into interesting pieces of jewellery. With a relentless drive towards making her dream take shape – today …

Exhibition of leafy vegetables in Dharwad from today

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Sahaja Samruddha, in association with other organisations, including Desi, will be holding a two-day exhibition-cum-food expo, Soppu Mela (exhibition of leafy vegetables), in Dharwad from Saturday. The event being held at Desi shop at Yalakki Shettar Colony is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Panchayat Suresh Itnal will inaugurate the exhibition-cum-food mela at 11.15 a.m. Chief Executive Officer of People First Foundation Prakash Bhat will preside over the inaugural. NABARD officer Mayur Kamble, Anita Kembavi, Deputy Director of Horticulture Department Kashinath Bhadrannavar, progressive woman farmer Lakshmi Harijan and Sunanda Prakash will be the other guests at the inaugural ceremony. There will also be a food festival of leafy vegetables on Sunday, at noon. Leafy vegetable growers from Kundgol, Savadatti, Khanapur, Gokarna, Heggadevanakote and Bengaluru Rural will participate in the event and display leafy vegetables and also medicinal shrubs. According to a press release issued by Sahaja Samruddha, leafy green vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet and they are packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre …