Looking for a delicious way to spice up your holiday menu? At Indianlife amazing appetizers are our specialty! They’ll help you reduce stress during the hectic holidays because they’re easy to prepare, effortless to serve and popular with vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Two time-proven favorites are our pakoras and samosas. With a range of pakora, […]
2018 marked some of the deadliest storms in North American history. Many families are finding themselves without a home for the holidays, and stocks at food banks throughout North America are at their lowest. Food banks usually see a surge in demand during the summer months, depleting stocks just in time for fall fire and […]
Diwali: Festival of Lights November 7 we join millions the world over in celebrating the South Asian festival of Diwali, also known as The Festival of Lights. Diwali is an annual international celebration of joy. Fireworks light up the sky; tea lights and candles brighten our homes as colorful costumes and dancing fills the street. […]
What is Chai Masala? In ancient India, “chai” was originally used to describe anything with herbs that could be brewed. “Masala” means spice blend. Many tea experts believe the “first” masala chai drinks were developed by traders from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Bengal. In India, each family has its own treasured version of Chai Masala. It’s […]
Sweet, spicy and rejuvenating for the senses, chai is the perfect drink for chilly days! And to celebrate American Thanksgiving with our US friends, this recipe combines everyone’s fall fave pumpkin spice with healthy Indianlife Chai Masala and brown sugar! Serves 2 to 4 people Pumpkin Spice Blend: 1 cup pumpkin puree 3/4 cup raw […]
September marked our annual pilgrimage to the Canadian Health Food Association East industry show in Toronto. We’re pleased to be able to share some of the healthy Fall food trends coming our way for 2018-2019. Fermented foods are centuries old. But they’re also today’s newest food trend, and they’re not just for yogurt or kimchi […]
In the bustling streets of Mumbai and Bombay, savvy street vendors elevate the sandwich to an art form. There are as many street food kiosks as there are vendors and sandwich varieties. While it can take hours to prepare each ingredient from scratch, Indianlife makes it easy with fresh-ground spices, chutneys and more! These cities […]
Summer 2018 will enter the record books for temperatures that have literally set the world on fire. From massive wildfires in Greece, Europe, western parts of Canada and the US, to tragic flooding in Japan and East Asia, record temperatures are being registered worldwide. In Algeria, the hottest temperatures ever were recorded in Africa. And […]
It’s no secret that much of North America is feeling the heat this July. If you’re heading out on the trail it’s crucial to stay hydrated. And packing healthy snacks can help you maintain energy and alertness whether it’s a day hike or overnighter. Once you choose your destination, it’s a good idea to research […]
Pakoras are fritters traditionally fried in ghee. These delicious morsels of chickpea or other flours, vegetables and spices have become one of the world’s most popular appetizers. Pakoras originated in the Indian subcontinent, and there are as many types of pakoras as there are families to create them. Pakoras are usually served as snacks or […]
