When most people think of dal or lentils, they really only imagine it in the form of a lentil soup or cooked into a thick mash served at an Indian restaurant. However, just like with other grains and pulses, dal can be used in a remarkable variety of different ways, including turning it into flour. How Can I Use My Homemade Dal Flour? Making dal flour at home is probably the only way you will ever really experience it [...]
How to Make Rice Flour at Home (1 Ingredient!)
Rice flour is one of those relatively niche kitchen ingredients that not a lot of people really think of as important. However, like with other types of flour, rice flour has a surprising number of uses in the kitchen, from creating wafer-thin coatings for making fried foods or tempura batter, or for adding a touch of crispiness to dough and cakes. You don't even have to buy it, either – with just a few simple steps, you [...]
How to Make Soy Milk at Home (2 Ingredients!)
Soy milk is probably one of the oldest plant-based milks. It is the only one I remember being on supermarket shelves as a dairy alternative when I was a kid! How times have changed. Now, there are so many different kinds of milk and milk alternatives!! And luckily, a lot of them are easy to make at home. Today, we are going to look at soy milk, how to make it yourself, and why you should! Most recipes I’ve seen online [...]
The Best Way to Store Oat Milk
Oat milk is probably one of the most popular dairy-free options for a morning caffe latte, so much so that there are even websites with maps that help you locate your nearest oat milk-friendly cafe! Although oat milk provides valuable micronutrients such as vitamins A, B12, and D2, calcium, and riboflavin, it usually has slightly higher levels of carbs than other alternative milk options like almond milk. Also, be cautious [...]
The Best Way to Store Amaranth Flour
Amaranth, a pseudo-cereal, is a self-pollinating plant that originated from Peru. It was a staple food for Aztecs thousands of years ago and is now cultivated in various regions worldwide. With around 60 species, only three are commercially significant. Amaranth can be used as flour, consumed like rice, or popped like popcorn. However you eat it, this versatile plant has superior nutritional value and is an excellent [...]
The Best Way to Store Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseeds offer a fantastic mix of fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and beneficial fats, making them an excellent addition to your diet. With approximately 27% fiber, flaxseeds are one of the finest plant sources of this essential nutrient, promoting digestion and supporting gut health. Flaxseeds also make my go-to egg substitute in vegan baking. Not to mention, they pack a punch in the plant protein department, [...]














