Introduction Chapati is a major staple food in many parts of India, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. It is also popular in the southern states of India, like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Chapati making is a skilled job. Making Chapatis manually for marriage functions or in … Read more
Introduction Makhana is the popular Hindi name for Fox nuts in India. When translated to English, it means Fox nut, Gorgon nut, or prickly water lily seeds. Though Makhana is a seed, for the general public, Makhana implies ‘popped Makhana seed (Fox nut)’. India is the largest cultivator and supplier of Makhana to the international … Read more
Introduction We all love cashews, popularly known as Kaju in India. Processed Kaju is eaten as it is, fried and salted, and most popularly as part of many Indian sweets and curries. Indian sweets like Kheers and Payasams will be incomplete without Kaju. Even though Kaju is grown on trees, you cannot just pluck, break … Read more
Introduction A funicular railway is a railcar designed to travel up and down a steep hill. Normal locomotives cannot climb a steep track since they lose traction. Elevators (lifts) move up and down using a cable, and a normal railcar is pulled by an engine. A funicular railway is a combination of a lift and … Read more
Introduction Corruption refers to dishonest or fraudulent behavior by individuals in positions of power or influence. It includes acts such as dishonesty, fraud, bribery, and misconduct. In essence, a person is corrupt when he/she uses their position or influence for personal gain. Corruption represents dishonesty and can be considered a form of theft. This article … Read more
Introduction Many of us know that pasta is an Italian food. But the goodness of delicious pasta has attracted people all over the world, including India. Pasta is made in India, and it is slowly gaining popularity. Pasta made from whole grain has vital nutrients required for the human body, including proteins, fiber, and carbohydrates. … Read more
Introduction Pasta is a processed food made from durum wheat semolina dough by one of the flowing processes extruding, pressing, rolling, and manually shaping. Even though Italy is the birthplace of pasta, pasta is manufactured in many countries today. There are over 350 varieties or shapes of pasta, and each country has its own favorites. … Read more
Introduction Italy is the birthplace of pasta. What started in the homes of Italy more than a century ago, pasta is now manufactured in high-tech factories using state-of-the-art technology. The pasta factories utilize advanced technology to convert durum wheat into mouthwatering pasta. It will be interesting to understand how pasta is made in a factory. … Read more
Introduction Bengal gram, also known as chickpeas and Chana (in Hindi) is a nutritious legume. You can eat Chana after cooking it in various dishes or after roasting it. Roasted Chana is considered more nutritious when eaten with its outer skin. Cooked Chana is good for your health, but it loses some of its nutrients … Read more
Introduction India is the world’s largest producer of legumes/pulses. The pulses grown in India include Bengal gram, also known as chickpeas (Chana in Hindi). Processed chickpeas/Chana has a wide application in India and parts of the world. And, roasted Chana is a popular and healthy snack food made from chickpeas/Chana. Have you ever wondered ‘How … Read more
