Ever heard of Kokum or mangosteen fruit? Its botanical name is Gracinia indica. It is a fruit, almost like a berry, very Indian though. These are tiny fruits that turn into deep purple from red as they ripen. It is harvested and dried. People of the western ghats have been using it as a spice and as a medicine. The taste of this fruit is slightly sour with a faintly sweet aroma. Ayurvedic physicians have long used kokum to treat sores, prevent infection, improve digestion, al

Turmeric, just like its color, is the gold standard when it comes to delicious food as well as its truly incredible healing properties.When we were kids (and even now as adults even though mum is not always around anymore :) ), turmeric used to follow every bruise or illness. Mum's finger nails would almost always be yellow with it.With these magical properties, imagine making it a part of your everyday diet. This gold dust is an integral part of Indian cooking. This is a mas