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From Kosher To Fleur De Sel: 7 Types Of Salt You Must Know About

22Mar

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From Kosher To Fleur De Sel: 7 Types Of Salt You Must Know About

[ad_1] One of the oldest and most essential ingredients in the culinary world, Salt comes in various forms, textures and flavours. For centuries, it has been used across civilizations mainly for food preservation. Our ancestors were also keen on the flavour of salt that gave meats and vegetables a unique, delicious taste, something that has not changed yet. But there is something fun learning about "common ingredients" and their varieties. From the most commonly found table salt to exotic varieties sourced from distant lands, let's dive into the fascinating world of salt and its various kinds.Also Read: Salt: How Good Or Bad Is It? Expert Reveals (Watch)Table salt is commonly found in households globally.Photo Credit: iStockHere Are 7 Types Of Salt You Should Know About1. Table SaltThe m...

‘Pisyun Loon’ – This Green Salt Recipe From Uttarakhand Wins Hearts Online

18Jan

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‘Pisyun Loon’ – This Green Salt Recipe From Uttarakhand Wins Hearts Online

[ad_1] Salt is one essential kitchen ingredient that can make everything taste just right or wrong - depending on how much you use it. Whether it is on spicy chaats from street vendors or on sweet fruits, salt plays a key role in balancing flavours and making every meal delicious. Today, as foodies we have a range of salt variants to choose from. There is the regular fine-grained table salt that is used in everyday cooking and then, there is special black salt, known for its tangy flavour. Also, who can forget Himalayan pink salt, which adds a subtle richness to food? But have you ever heard of green salt? Chef Saransh Goila just made “Hara Namak” or Green Garlic Salt, claiming it to be his "all-time favourite to use on top of everything." In a video, Chef Saransh demonstrated a simple p...

Celebrity Chef Shares Tips On How To Balance Excess Salt In Dishes

13Feb

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Celebrity Chef Shares Tips On How To Balance Excess Salt In Dishes

[ad_1] For foodies or home chefs out there, cooking can be quite an immersive experience. Yes, apart from just helping you relax or serving as therapy, you get to learn a lot about different ingredients present in your kitchen. Cooking does require time, patience, and interest, of course. But, sometimes, when you are used to cooking on a day-to-day basis, some mistakes are ought to happen. At times, you put an ingredient more than it's required and that affects the entire taste of the delicacy. One such common mistake is that people often add too much salt (unintentionally) to a particular curry or even dal for that matter. If you ever happen to do something like that, don't panic. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria, through a video on Instagram, shared certain useful hacks to balance the salt in a d...

5 Low Sodium Alternatives To Elevate The Flavours Of Your Food

19Sep

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5 Low Sodium Alternatives To Elevate The Flavours Of Your Food

[ad_1] Salt is probably the most basic ingredient we need in a kitchen. It adds flavours to your food and helps elevate the overall meal experience. However, salt is super sensitive too. A pinch extra ruins the food totally. That's not all. Excess intake of salt also affects your health negatively. Salt has a high sodium content that often leads to high blood pressure, heart disease and several other health problems. This is why health experts recommend avoiding excess intake salt to keep up a good health. Further explaining the hazards of excess sodium intake, celebrity nutritionist Lovneet Batra stated, "Salt is the number one culprit of bloat and water retention besides being a major contributor to high blood pressure."Lovneet Batra further took to Instagram to share some low sodium a...