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Ways of eating idlis

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 During my trip down South, I had the opportunity to watch common people enjoy traditional southern foods. Idlis are one such popular food items that can be consumed anytime of the day. They can be had during breakfast, lunch, or dinner or anytime in between.  Idlis are traditionally South Indian delicacies. They are rice and lentil cakes that are steamed. They are usually salty but in Mauritius, you will find sweet varities as well in small shops and restaurants there.  Idlis are healthy food items and are a good source of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats. They have minerals and vitamins and have the goodness of fermented foods too. They are served with sambhar (curry made of dal) and chutney (coconut, tomato or the like). Some also savour them with yoghurt, ghee (clarified butter) or spice mix (podi).  Idli pizza A modern twist to idli dish has been as idli masala (idlis usually small-sized covered with spices), idli fry (idlis usually small-sized that are...

What is coffee less coffee? Ingredients and benefits!

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 You have heard of meatless meat, milkless milk, fishless fish. And now there is news on coffee less coffee. This is a beanless coffee. It means that it has no coffee beans in it. Then what is this coffee made up of? The coffee less coffee Atomo company is the launcher of this coffee less coffee. They claim that their coffee is not made from coffee beans. It tastes like coffee and has its aroma. But it is safe for environment and had reduced carbon food prints.  It is one of the lab grown foods and drinks. It is molecular coffee. The Seattle-based startup Atomo has started this venture. And it was able to secure USD 40 million from investors for this new coffee manufacture. Atomo co-founder and Chief Science Officer Jarret Stopforth says: “We looked at green beans, roasted beans and extracted (brewed) coffee samples and through advanced analytical procedures studied the volatile and non-volatile compounds present. By evaluating the individual compounds in coffee we were able t...