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 Homemade seasoning powder: A healthy seed salt recipe inspired by my Odisha lockdown kitchen A kitchen experiment that became a series The corona lockdown taught many of us how to slow down. For me, it also opened a new door in the kitchen. I spent almost 2.5 years in an Odisha village during that time. I learned many beautiful Odia recipes there. I also started experimenting with my own ideas. One of those experiments became my seed salt series. I have always loved gardening. So, even in Odisha, I started a small terrace garden. One season, I grew so much coriander that daily cooking could not finish it. I preserved some. I used some fresh. Then I pulsed a little coriander with seeds and salt to make a flavorful homemade seasoning powder. That simple idea felt like a desi-style nutritional yeast substitute. It had flavor, aroma, and a lovely savory touch. That was the beginning of my seed salt journey. Today’s homemade seasoning powder is made with roasted magaz seeds (seeds sa...

The recent rise in metabolic diseases like diabetes, obesity, or thyroid is not caused by traditional, high-fiber staples like whole-grain roti or rice. Instead, the problem lies in the modern lifestyle and major changes to the diet.  The first major point is that whole grains are not the enemy; refined grains are . Scientific studies confirm that high consumption of whole grains, which form the basis of traditional roti, is associated with a significantly lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.  Whole grains contain fiber and nutrients that slow down digestion and stabilize blood sugar. Conversely, consuming high amounts of refined grains, like maida, which have had their fiber stripped away, causes rapid blood sugar spikes , directly leading to metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance . Therefore, the issue is the shift from traditional, wholesome ingredients to low-fiber, high-glycemic alternatives. The second crucial argument is that lifestyle factors, such a...