Love Rasam? You Need To Try This Delightful Jasmine Rasam Recipe ASAP

Few things are as satisfying as sipping on a piping-hot bowl of rasam. This South Indian soup has fans across the country, cherished for its tangy flavour. When paired with idli, vada, rice, or dosa, it becomes a comforting and wholesome meal. While the classic rasam recipe is timeless, several delightful variations have emerged over time. Lemon rasam, garlic rasam, pepper rasam, and amla rasam are a few you may have heard of - or even tried. But have you ever heard of jasmine rasam? This recipe introduces something unique, adding a subtle floral note to the traditionally spicy rasam. If you love rasam as much as we do, you should try this jasmine rasam recipe ASAP! Who knows, it might just become your new favourite rasam recipe.
Also Read: Love Rasam? Elevate Your Meal Experience With Flavorful Garlic Rasam Recipe

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Why You'll Love Jasmine Rasam:

Jasmine rasam is unlike any other variety you've tried. Traditionally, rasam is made with toor dal and tamarind, but this version uses jasmine (mogra) flowers as the star ingredient, giving the dish a distinctive flavour. It's wholesome, refreshing, and a must-try for any rasam lover.

Is Jasmine Rasam Healthy?

Jasmine flowers are rich in antioxidants and have antibacterial properties, making this rasam not just flavourful, but also healthy. Several studies suggest that jasmine flowers can act as a natural healer and help relieve stress. The addition of curry leaves, tomatoes, and spices further enhances its nutritional value.

How To Make Jasmine Rasam At Home | Jasmine Rasam Recipe

The recipe for this jasmine rasam was shared by chef Sneha Singhi Upadhaya on her Instagram page. Start by blitzing tomatoes into a fine puree and set it aside. Next, coarsely pound coriander seeds, peppercorns, garlic, dried red chillies, and curry leaves using a mortar and pestle. Heat oil in a pan and add hing (asafoetida), jeera (cumin), and red chillies, allowing them to splutter. Once fragrant, add the pounded masala and cook for about a minute. Then, add the tomato puree and cook for a few more minutes. Pour in water, salt, and haldi (turmeric), and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat, add the jasmine flowers, and let the rasam rest for 20-30 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!
Also Read: South Indian Recipes: How To Make Tomato Rasam, The Easy Way! (Recipe Video Inside)

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Try making this delicious jasmine rasam for your family and let us know how they found its taste in the comments below. For more rasam recipes, click here.

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Discover The Best Upcoming Events And Experiences In Melbourne And Victoria

Melbourne is Australia's cultural melting pot with stunning architecture and a vibrant arts scene. The city hosts many opera performances, concerts and festivals. Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. Victoria has diverse attractions such as pristine beaches, national parks to explore wildlife, wineries, lakes and mountains. Talking about upcoming exciting events worth travelling to Australia for, 'Visit Victoria', the official tourism body for the State of Victoria in Australia, recently presented an 'Every bit different' showcase of major upcoming events and experiences in Melbourne and Victoria. This includes the Boxing Day Test against India, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, the Australian Open, Yayoi Kusama at NGV and the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. 

Present at the event were Brendan McClements, Chief Executive, Visit Victoria and Shae Keenan, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Victoria. Also present were Rohan Bopanna, ace tennis player; Sanjana Ganesan, leading cricket host and presenter; and Helly Raichura, renowned Melbourne-based chef and owner of Enter Via Laundry.

The event unfolded in the form of a fireside chat with Sanjana, who has been visiting Melbourne for a record 20 years for the Australian Open, and recalled some of her favourite cricketing moments at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

A lunch curated by Chef Helly Raichura, followed the fireside chat, featuring an innovative menu celebrating the fusion of Victorian and Indian influences. Each course was inspired by one of three iconic events in Melbourne - the Australian Open, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, and Boxing Day Test.
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Speaking on the occasion, Brendan McClements, CEO of Visit Victoria, said, "India is demonstrating a huge appetite for travel to Australia, particularly Melbourne and regional Victoria. We share many passions with India, including food, art, culture, sport and coming together to celebrate events. As Australia's major events capital, Melbourne boasts an incredible array of global sporting, cultural, and culinary experiences. Through these iconic events, we hope to inspire Indian travellers to explore everything Melbourne and Victoria has to offer and make it a must-visit destination on their travel bucket list."

Chef Raichura commented, "Designing this menu was a deeply personal journey, blending the rich heritage of my Indian roots with the dynamic energy of Melbourne's iconic events. Each dish was designed to take diners on a journey, highlighting the energy of the Boxing Day Test, the excitement of the Australian Open, and the culinary excellence of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. My goal was to create an experience that celebrates the vibrant fusion of cultures and flavours, offering a true taste of Melbourne's spirit."
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Rohan Bopanna added: "It's always an honour to play at the Australian Open, a tournament that holds a special place in my heart. After visiting Melbourne for 20 years, I can confidently say that the energy, passion, and excitement of this city, especially during the Australian Open, is unmatched. Whether it's tennis or cricket, Melbourne makes every athlete feel at home. The city embraces the spirit of competition, and that's what makes it so unique."

This event was a signficant step in deepening the connection between Indian travelers and Victoria, inviting them to explore Melbourne's exciting upcoming season of major events and vibrant experiences.

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World Heart Day: Here's A Food Guide To A Healthy Heart

Imagine getting a magic wand that eradicates all the diseases in a wave. Well, wishing for a magic wand in this digital era may not fetch you anything but the same digital world can empower you with the knowledge to be aware of all the risk factors that can be worked upon to clear up hindrances towards a healthy life. One major disease that the world, especially India, is facing is heart disease also known as cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVDs are a range of disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels. It has been found that India has one of the highest burdens of cardiovascular disease (CVD) worldwide. According to a study by InterHeart, CVD risk factors such as abdominal obesity, hypertension, and diabetes are higher among Indians, even at young ages, than among other ethnic groups. This may be due to an underlying genetic predisposition to metabolic deregulation and cardiomyopathy as well as the indulgences towards unhealthier food choices consisting of excessive red meats, saturated fats, trans fats, sodium, sugars, alcohol, tobacco, low fibre diet and lack of physical activities.

Also Read: 7 Healthy Foods That May Help You Improve Heart Health

There are modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors responsible for CVDs. While one has no control over non-modifiable factors like genetic predisposition, gender, ethnicity or age, there is a lot of scope for making changes in modifiable risk factors like diet, exercise, stress management and avoidance of smoking and alcohol indulgences. There is scientific evidence to claim that nutrition might be the best preventive factor for CVD deaths.

These are some of the practical nutritional tips that can help one come back to a healthy eating habit:

1. Start working on one habit at a time. Cut down on all the calorie and sugar-laden foods, fatty, deep-fried foods. Keep them as an occasional treat and that too in a controlled portion. Having such foods several times on weekdays and (not to mention the weekends) will certainly add up extra fat deposits around the abdomen as your energy expenditure does not match the super-sized indulgence.

2. Cut down on carbonated drinks, sugary beverages and many other processed foods which have sugar hidden under several names. Refined carbohydrates are one of the main causes leading to all lifestyle diseases.

3. After cutting down on all the 'excesses', start working on the portion size of the regular meals. When it is more than needed, try starting meals with salads, raitas or soups and then go to the main course of chapatis or rice. Vegetable salads can be steamed, grilled or boiled if there is intolerance towards raw salads. Salads consisting of vegetables and sprouts add fibre to the diet, give you a feeling of fullness and will stop you from overloading your plate. This has to be practised for every meal of the day consistently.

4. Sodium plays a pivotal role in cardiac health. Excess intake of salt, salted products, and processed foods containing sodium must be curbed.

5. Add food from all food groups that is less processed cereals, pulses, sprouts, dry fruits and nuts, vegetables and fruits, skimmed versions of dairy foods and lean meat. Take care of the portion size. Avoid ultra-processed foods.

6. Keep your gut healthy because good gut microbiota helps in overall well-being and also boosts immunity.

7. Get guidance from a qualified dietitian and follow consistently rather than getting carried away with fad diet information from various unprofessional sources because diet is not about only calorie restriction but rather a comprehensive approach which considers all the facets of health.

These are all required to ensure an intake of all the macro and micronutrients needed for the human body. Combine a clean eating habit with exercise and stress management to reduce the risk factor for heart disease.

About The Author: Ms. Shalini Arvind is the Chief Dietitian at Fortis Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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Passenger Finds Cockroach In Meal On Air India Flight From Delhi To New York, Airline Apologises

Complaints about the poor quality of food served on flights and trains have been on the rise. A recent incident involving an Air India passenger has intensified concerns. While travelling from Delhi to New York with her two-year-old son, Suyesha Savant was shocked to find a cockroach in the omelette served to her. She posted pictures of the contaminated meal on X (formerly Twitter), which left many internet users outraged. "Found a cockroach in the omelette served to me on the Air India flight from Delhi to New York. My 2-year-old finished more than half of it with me when we found this. Suffered from food poisoning as a result," wrote Suyesha in the post. Take a look:

Found a cockroach in the omelette served to me on the @airindia flight from Delhi to New York. My 2 year old finished more than half of it with me when we found this. Suffered from food poisoning as a result. @DGCAIndia @RamMNK pic.twitter.com/1Eyc3wt3Xw

— Suyesha Savant (@suyeshasavant) September 28, 2024

Also Read: 'Bad Food, Worn Out Seats': Air India Business Class Passenger Questions Service After 'Nightmarish' Flight

In response to the post, Air India wrote, “Dear Ms. Savant, we're very sorry to hear about your experience. Please share your booking details via DM so that we can investigate promptly.”

Dear Ms. Savant, we're very sorry to hear about your experience. Please share your booking details via DM so that we can investigate promptly.

— Air India (@airindia) September 28, 2024

Suyesha Savant's post sparked outrage and concern among other travellers. On Saturday, Air India revealed that they had raised the issue with the catering service provider to investigate it further and ensured they would take necessary actions to prevent any recurrence of such instances in the future, PTI reported. 

"We are aware of a social media post by a passenger regarding a foreign object in the onboard meal offered to them on AI 101 operating from DEL to JFK on 17 September 2024. Air India works with reputed caterers who supply to leading airlines globally and have stringent SOPs and multiple checks to ensure the quality of meals served to our guests," the Air India spokesperson said in a statement.

"We are concerned about the experience of the customer in the said instance and have taken it up with our catering service provider to investigate it further. We will take necessary actions to prevent any recurrence of such instances in future," the statement added.

Also Read: Delta Flight Diverted After Passengers Allegedly Served 'Spoiled' Food

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Honey Chilli Potato Who? Make Way For These Delicious Honey Chilli Paneer Fries

Honey chilli potato has its own fan base. Potato slices pan-fried until crispy, then tossed in Indo-Chinese sauces - what could be better? Now, imagine enjoying the same flavours but with paneer as the key ingredient. Wouldn't that be amazing? It's a win-win for both potato and paneer lovers! Keep calm as we introduce: Honey Chilli Paneer Fries! This delicious snack offers an irresistible crunch in every bite and is perfect to enjoy over the weekend. Paneer lovers and fans of Indo-Chinese flavours alike will be delighted. Trust us, the flavours are next-level delicious. The best part? You can make these yummy fries in just 15 minutes!
Also Read: 5 Cooking Tips To Make Perfectly Crispy Honey Chilli Potato At Home

What Are Honey Chilli Paneer Fries?

As the name suggests, these fries are made with paneer. The paneer is cut into thin slices, air-fried, and then coated with a honey-chilli sauce. The result is a lip-smacking snack that is sure to wow your taste buds. Whether as a snack with your evening chai or an appetiser for your next dinner party, we guarantee everyone will love it.

How To Make Honey Chilli Paneer Fries | Honey Chilli Paneer Fries Recipe

This delicious honey chilli paneer fries recipe was shared by the Instagram page @diningwithdhoot. Start by cutting the paneer into long slices. Next, add cornflour and salt to a large bowl, and coat the paneer slices in it. Air fry them at 180 degrees C for about 15-20 minutes and set them aside. For the sauce, heat oil in a pan and add grated garlic, soy sauce, chilli sauce, and honey. Mix well. Toss the air-fried paneer slices in the sauce, ensuring they are well-coated on all sides. Serve hot with a garnish of spring onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Also Read: Honey Chilli Lotus Stem Recipe: A Crispy And Flavourful Appetiser For Your Next Dinner Party

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How To Ensure Honey Chilli Paneer Fries Turn Out Crispy?

Honey chilli paneer fries taste best when they are perfectly crispy. To achieve this texture, slice the paneer evenly, preferably to a 1-cm thickness. Don't forget to pat dry the paneer slices, as this helps remove excess moisture. Finally, be generous with the cornflour - otherwise, your fries may lack that distinct crispy texture. And we're sure you wouldn't want that, right? So, keep these tips in mind!

Are you drooling already? Don't delay - try making them at home this weekend, and watch them become a family-favourite snack!

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5 Foods You Should Never Store On Kitchen Countertops

Have you ever entered your kitchen with a bag full of groceries and thought, “Maybe these veggies and groceries should go on the countertop?” Well, hold that thought! While your kitchen countertop may seem like the perfect spot to store your kitchen items and show off their freshness, certain foods should stay away from that spot. Storing them in the wrong place can lead to spoilage, lost flavours, and worst of all – wasted money. Are you wondering which foods should stay off kitchen countertops? Then you've landed on the right page! Read on to know which common foods should be shifted to a new spot in your pantry or fridge.

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Here Are 5 Foods You Should Not Store On Kitchen Countertops

1. Eggs

Yes, we've all seen eggs sitting out in grocery stores, but it's not possible (or recommended) to do the same at home. Storing eggs on the kitchen countertop is a complete no-no! Eggs can spoil quickly, especially during temperature fluctuations (which happen all year long). Bacteria love a warm environment, and you don't want to crack open a rotten egg. Plus, the kitchen countertop has all kinds of appliances, especially a gas stove, so your eggs could be in a constantly hot environment. So, keep those eggs in the fridge and save yourself from a breakfast disaster.

2. Bread

Who doesn't love soft and fluffy bread? But when you leave it on the countertop, it'll go from fresh to stale faster than you can make that tasty avocado toast. Plus, keeping bread on the kitchen countertop could also expose it to moisture, which could cause mould. The best place to store your bread is in a bread box or fridge. And if you have a little extra, freeze it for future use. Trust me, your sandwiches will thank you for keeping the bread fresher for longer!

3. Onions

Onions may look like a vegetable that should be kept in a basket on your kitchen counter, but they can sprout if left out for too long. Plus, over time, they can get all squishy (no, thanks!). The best way to store onions is in a cool, dry place like a pantry. Keep them away from potatoes, as they can make both vegetables spoil faster. And remember, keep them away from plastic bags! Let them be in fresh air for that crisp taste in your curries.

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4. Tomatoes

One of the most popular debates in the culinary world is whether to store tomatoes in the fridge or on the counter. When it comes to tomatoes, the kitchen countertop is not the best choice. Leaving them out in the open speeds up their ripening process, which means they might go from plump to mushy in just a matter of days. Instead, find a shaded area in your kitchen to store them until they ripen, or keep them in the fridge to preserve their flavour and texture.

5. Potatoes

Potatoes and kitchen countertops don't go well together. Starchy potatoes are best suited for cool, dark environments – like a pantry or cabinet. On the counter, they are exposed to constant light, which causes them to sprout and develop green patches (which is not appealing at all!). To avoid sprouting, store them in a breathable bag or keep them in a shaded space. This will keep them firm and delicious for all your aloo cravings!

Also Read: 5 Microwave Mistakes You're Probably Making (And How To Fix Them)

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Katrina Kaif Has A Special Foodie Wish For Her Best "Pancake Partner" - See Here

Happy Birthday to Sunny Kaushal. The actor turns 35 today. To mark the occasion, his sister-in-law, actress Katrina Kaif, shared a foodilicious wish for her “pancake partner.” In her Instagram Stories, Katrina posted an image of Sunny. He has a fork and a knife in hand, ready to dig into his pancakes. The plate in front of him featured two fluffy pancakes topped with yummy spread and marshmallows. Wishing the birthday boy, Katrina wrote, “Happy Birthday to the best devar and pancake partner. May this year give you even more peace, fulfilment and joy.” Check out her post below:

Also Read: "Making Memories..." - Vicky Kaushal's Birthday Wishes For Katrina Kaif Included This Adorable Pizza Moment

Katrina Kaif is a true foodie who passionately relishes homemade and healthy meals. In the past, she had shared her love for traditional dishes like sarso ka saag and makki ki roti, along with pictures of her homemade delicacies such as turai ki sabzi, broccoli soup and phool gobhi ki sabzi on her social media. The actress also gives her fans glimpses into her romantic dates with her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal.

Like Sunny Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, if you also love pancakes, below are some recipes you must try:

1. Banana Pancakes

Ripe mashed bananas are put into the batter for this dish. They are perfect for breakfast and can be enjoyed with syrup, honey, or fresh fruits. Click here for the recipe.

2. Cinnamon Pancakes

They are infused with cinnamon, creating a comforting and flavorful breakfast option. Their spicy scent fills the kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. Recipe here.

3. Eggless Pancakes

A perfect choice for vegetarians, these pancakes are made using ingredients like yoghurt or applesauce to maintain moisture and texture. They can be customised with various toppings such as fruits, jams and maple syrup. Want the recipe? Click here. 

4. Date Pancakes

These naturally sweet pancakes incorporate finely chopped dates into the batter. Enjoy them with a drizzle of honey for added richness. Detailed recipe here.

5. Ridge Gourd and Bottle Gourd Pancakes

This unique and savoury option is packed with nutrients. They are perfect for breakfast and can be enjoyed with chutney or yoghurt. Follow the recipe here.

Also Read: From Akshay Kumar To Katrina Kaif, Celebrity Diet Secrets Revealed On 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

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