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Practical personal care and self-care habits, with a little old-world wisdom from the hakeem's cupboard. No medical claims. Just what's worth trying.

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Desi Weight Loss

Desi Snacks for Weight Loss: Chana, Makhana, Chaat and Portions

Desi snacks for weight loss with honest portions: roasted chana, makhana, fruit chaat, chaas and boiled anda, plus…

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Desi Remedies

Jau (Barley) Water Recipe: Quantities, Storage and Gluten Warning

A simple jau water recipe with exact quantities, how long barley water keeps in the fridge, kidney and…

6 min read
Desi Remedies

Makhana (Fox Nuts): Crisp Roasting Recipe, Portions and Storage

Roast makhana fox nuts until properly crisp with this low-flame method, plus flavour mixes, sensible portions, storage, and…

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Desi Remedies

Kasuri Methi at Home: How to Dry Fenugreek Leaves and Use Them

Make kasuri methi at home by shade, oven or microwave drying, learn how much to use in curries…

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Desi Weight Loss

Weight Loss After Pregnancy and While Breastfeeding, Desi Style

Weight loss after pregnancy: realistic timelines, why not to diet hard while breastfeeding, panjiri and gond laddu portions,…

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Desi Remedies

Kokum Sharbat and Solkadhi Recipe With Exact Quantities

Tested kokum sharbat concentrate and solkadhi recipe with exact quantities, buying and storage tips, and why kokum is…

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Desi Remedies

Anardana and Pomegranate Peel Tea: Uses, Drying and Cautions

What real anardana is, how to dry sour pomegranate seeds and peel at home, the traditional pomegranate peel…

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Desi Remedies

Amchur (Dry Mango Powder): Make It at Home and Spot Fakes

Make amchur dry mango powder at home from raw mangoes, learn how to spot stale or adulterated powder,…

6 min read
Desi Weight Loss

Shaadi Season Eating: Buffet Tips Without Undoing Weight Loss

Weight loss in shaadi season: buffet strategy, mithai, late dinners and cold drinks, plus a calm next-day reset…

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Desi Remedies

Imli (Tamarind) Pulp From a Block: Soak, Strain, Store and Use

How to make imli pulp from a tamarind block: exact soak and strain ratios, fridge and freezer storage,…

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Desi Remedies

Reetha Shikakai Shampoo and Rice Water: Recipe, Pros and Cons

A reetha shikakai shampoo recipe with exact quantities, how to make rice water for hair, eye irritation cautions…

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Desi Remedies

Mehndi for Hair Colour: Pure Henna Recipe and Indigo Two-Step

Mehndi for hair colour with a pure henna paste recipe, patch test, the indigo two-step for brown or…

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