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 What is the meaning Pakhala bhaat? Is Pakhala good for health? Is fermented rice healthy?  Or in other words, does curd rice have b12? These are some of the questions that have been asked every now and then. So in this video from the Odia cuisine, I present to you Odisha special Pakhala - the ancient Odia tradition of fermenting rice. Now coming back to making Pakhala at home. I dedicate this video to my mother-in-law, who has taught me some simple ways to ferment rice with and without curd.  The idea is to cook rice in water, primarily you will need to boil rice in a lot of water. Drain off excess water and let the rice come to room temperature. Then mix it with curd, salt, and water and store in an earthen clay pot. Since we want to ferment rice, the idea is to leave it overnight at room temperature - ideally in a cool location, which is not too hot.  By next morning, the rice should have fermented - teeming with colonies of healthy bacteria. If you use brown rice or usuna chawl (or

Here I come with the world's best tasting lacto fermented tomato sauce in India. If you or kids are ketchup crazy, then you ought to learn how to lacto ferment vegetables. Lacto-fermentation is a method to naturally ferment food and the fermentation process breask down enzymes for easier absorption in the body. This includes probiotics and nutrients in an easily absorbable form. Besides, when food is fermented in the best conditions, it undergoes carbonation, which is a natural byproduct and gives fermented food its notorious fizziness. If you are looking for gut-healing Indian foods, then this tomato ketchup is surely one. Ever tried making probiotic-rich lacto fermented tomato sauce? if you are yet to try out lacto fermentation, then this healthy recipes channel can help. I have started a series on natural ferments that you may want to try out as foods for gut health. #lactofermentedtomatoketchupindia​ #lactofermentedtomatosauce​ rich in b vitamins, the vegan tomato ketchup is