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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 Remedies

Kutti Lal Mirch and Whole Red Chillies: Tempering Without Burning

Kutti lal mirch and sabut lal mirch: tempering without burning, making chilli flakes at home, taming the heat…

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Desi Remedies

Lal Mirch Powder: Kashmiri vs Regular and Home Adulteration Tests

Lal mirch powder guide: Kashmiri and deghi vs regular heat, brick dust and Sudan dye adulteration, home tests…

7 min read
Desi Weight Loss

Weight Loss for Desk-Job Men: Office Chai, Lunch Box and Walks

Weight loss for desk-job men: cut office chai and biscuits, pack a better lunch box, add walking breaks,…

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Desi Remedies

Non-Sticky Sabudana Khichdi: Soaking Method and Diabetes Note

The exact soaking method for non-sticky sabudana khichdi, a fasting recipe with quantities, and an honest blood sugar…

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Desi Remedies

Bajra Roti and Khichdi in Winter: Technique, Portions, Thyroid

How to make bajra roti by hand without cracking, a winter bajra khichdi recipe, sensible portions, flour storage,…

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Desi Remedies

Ragi Porridge and Malt: Sprouting Method and Baby-Safe Steps

Lump-free ragi porridge, homemade sprouted ragi malt, and age-by-age guidance for giving finger millet to babies and toddlers…

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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…

6 min read
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…

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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…

6 min read
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,…

7 min read
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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