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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Centre identifies 2 million hectares for mega pulses boost

New Delhi: The Centre is working on an ambitious plan to grow pulses on two million hectares of fertile land across the country, two people aware of the matter said, as falling production and rising imports drive up food prices. The two million hectares where pulses will be cultivated is part of a total of four million hectares of watershed …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

From Millets to Chickpeas: Include THESE 5 coarse grains in your diet, know benefits of winter superfoods

India TV News

Jowar, bajra, ragi, chana are called coarse grains, but they are not limited to this only, they are also called winter superfoods. Eating jowar improves heart health and also controls cholesterol levels in the blood. Ragi Ragi is also counted as a coarse grain, it provides warmth to the body in winter. Urad dal Urad dal also comes in the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

India-Russia pulses trade to strengthen as kharif crop shows resilience

Live Mint

New Delhi: The trade of pulses, including lentils and yellow peas, between India and Russia is set to grow, following a meeting between Russia's deputy agriculture minister Maxim Titov and India's consumer affairs secretary Nidhi Khare on Monday. To be sure, an influx of imports and promising kharif crop prospects have reduced India’s pulse supply constraints, particularly for tur, urad, …

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5 months ago

Confused about what to make on busy mornings? Try this instant, healthy recipe of Puffed Rice Dosa

India TV News

Mornings can be hectic, and figuring out what to prepare for breakfast can add to the stress. If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious option, puffed rice dosa is an excellent choice. Ingredients 2 cups puffed rice 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup rice flour 1/4 cup urad dal 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped 1/2 tsp mustard seeds …

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5 months ago

Why onion, tomato prices rose in 2 years. Economic Survey's ‘climate’ reason

Hindustan Times

The Economic Survey said that extreme weather, lower reservoir levels and crop damage affected farm output and led to higher food prices in the past two years. The report noted, “In FY23 and FY24, the agriculture sector was affected by extreme weather events, lower reservoir levels, and damaged crops that adversely affected farm output and food prices. So, food inflation …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Food for thought: Soaring prices burn a hole in common man’s ‘thali’

Hindustan Times

Many households are struggling to decide what to eat and what to leave out as the prices of essential food items continue to surge, making the common man’s thali, or traditional meal, become increasingly expensive with several varieties of dals and vegetables joining the ₹100-plus club. Vegetables are also out of reach—tomatoes are selling at ₹100 per kg, potatoes at …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kharif foodgrain production in Maharashtra dropped by 18% due to erratic rain

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Erratic, inadequate and unseasonal rainfall last year has taken a toll on agricultural production in the kharif season, with overall production of foodgrains falling by a whopping 18% against the four-year average, according to figures released by the state agriculture department on Tuesday. The overall production of the kharif crops dropped to 6.5 million MT, compared with the four-year …

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6 months ago

Centre slaps stock limit on tur and chana till September to ensure affordability

Live Mint

The Centre on Friday imposed stock limits on tur and chana till September amid persistent concern about a spike in prices and crop failure hitting supplies. Mint had earlier reported that the Centre was mulling imposing a stock limit on two crucial pulses—tur or arhar and chana–till September when southwest monsoon withdraws from the country, and kharif crops start getting …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rameshwaram Cafe founder reacts to raid in viral video. X interprets his body language: 'Apology or warning?'

Hindustan Times

The Hyderabad outlet of Rameshwaram Cafe, a popular Bengaluru-based restaurant chain, recently came under scrutiny when it was discovered to be using unlabeled and expired ingredients. Rameshwaram Cafe cofounder Raghavendra Rao set the record straight after the inspection at the Hyderabad outlet. Rameshwaram Cafe co-founder Raghavendra Rao said in the video, "We are here to deliver the best products as …

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7 months ago

Bengaluru-based Rameshwaram Cafe raided in Hyderabad, expired food items found

Hindustan Times

The food safety department in Hyderabad has conducted a raid on Bengaluru-based Rameshwaram Cafe, a popular eatery known for its South Indian breakfast. The officials of the Telangana Food Safety Department on Thursday found multiple violations, as the restaurant was seen using expired and unlabeled food items. Bengaluru-based Rameshwaram Cafe raided in Hyderabad, expired food items found According to the …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gains in pulses output hits climate-crisis hurdle

Hindustan Times

The El Nino weather pattern last year stoked prices of pulses, a common source of protein for most Indians, despite a 37% jump in overall domestic production since 2015-16, which has helped India cut down on costly imports. Between 2004-05 and 2013-14, pulses, as a group, saw a price spike of 143%, pushed up by global prices and rising protein …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre asks states to step up vigilance on yellow peas, other pulses stock

Business Standard

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare on Wednesday directed state governments to step up vigilance on pulses stock, especially imported yellow peas, and enforce weekly stock disclosure on stockholding entities effective April 15 amid reports of some varieties of imported pulses not reaching the market. After a virtual meeting with importers, customs and state officials and other stakeholders in the pulses …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

5 delicious and nutritious ragi recipes to aid in weight loss

India TV News

Ragi, also known as finger millet, is a superfood that has gained popularity in recent years due to its numerous health benefits. In a separate bowl, mix ragi flour with water to make a thick batter and then combine it with the urad dal batter. To make ragi dosa, mix equal parts of ragi flour and rice flour along with …

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10 months ago

The modern dosa dossier

Hindustan Times

The dosa was recently ranked the world’s 10th best pancake by food guide Taste Atlas, but once must ask themselves: was the unassuming brilliance of it ever in question? Owing to the popularity of fusion dosas, Sambarpot, a South Indian restaurant in Delhi organises a dosa festival every year. You can take your pick from the aptly named Bahubali dosa: …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Top news of the day: January 04, 2024

The Hindu

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1 year, 1 month ago

How India is building self-reliance in pulses

Live Mint

The Union government is crafting a scheme to boost domestic production of pulses with a focus on select states, at a time when erratic weather and more remunerative crops have prompted many farmers to shift away from the kitchen staples. “The government believes that pulses’ growers are fully capable of replicating the production reported in 2016-17 for tur and further …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Deepavali special crispy thenga paal murukku (coconut milk murukku) recipe

The Hindu

Thenga Paal Murukku is often made during the festive season of Deepavali, adding a delicious and festive touch to the celebrations. It is a popular South Indian snack made by combining rice flour and urad dal flour with coconut milk, resulting in a crispy and flavorful deep-fried delicacy. Ingredients Rice flour - 2 cups Green gram flour - 1/2 cup …

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1 year, 1 month ago

A love affair with halwa

The Hindu

When I saw shelves overflowing with various kinds of ladoos in sweet shops, all set for Deepavali, across the city I was reminded of a scene that old Hindi films never tire of. Moong dal halwa is among the most delicious halwas I’ve eaten, and it comes out best when the dal is well roasted, and then cooked in ghee. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Idli with a twist: From stuffed idli to thaat idli, 5 delicious and creative recipes to delight your taste buds

Hindustan Times

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1 year, 2 months ago

Govt extends stock holding limits for pulses till December 3

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI In June, to ease supplies of pulses amid high inflation, the Centre had imposed caps on the quantity of two widely consumed variety of pulses -- tur and urad – that traders were allowed to store, a measure known as stockholding limits. Traders of pulses will have to adhere to strict stock limits till December 3 as a …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Paddy acreage up; pulses, cotton drop

Live Mint

Amid erratic monsoon rainfall, cultivation of essential crops such as pulses, oilseeds, and cotton declined, but the overall cultivated area increased due to a rise in paddy plantation. In contrast, cultivation of pulses fell 11% to 11.9 mh, including a 2.6% dip in tur and nearly 5% drop in urad to 4.3 mh and 3.2 mh, respectively. “In September, rainfall …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Onion at Subsidised Rate of Rs 25 per Kg from Today: What Centre is Doing to Fight Food Inflation

News 18

The apex body of consumer cooperatives – National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India – will start selling onions at a subsidised rate of Rs 25 per kg through retail outlets and mobile vans from August 21, in what is being seen as yet another direct market intervention by the central government. Wheat and rice: India’s staples To cool inflationary trends …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Rainfall deficient dists of U.P: Date for crop insurance, seed kits’ distribution extended

Hindustan Times

The Uttar Pradesh government has extended the date for crop insurance and distributing mini seed kits to farmers in the districts where the threat of drought looms large due to deficient rainfall. For representation only In a press statement, a spokesperson of the state government said, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has assured all assistance to farmers in view of the …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Metkut, the spice blend behind the ultimate Marathi comfort food

Live Mint

As a child, I have fond memories of eating lunch after playing outdoors all morning. Growing up, the meal would become my comfort food and was made every time I was unwell. Metkut is a Maharashtrian spice blend which has been derived from two words in Marathi: Met or methi, meaning fenugreek and kut, which is to grind. Therefore, as …

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Centre identifies 2 million hectares for mega pulses boost

From Millets to Chickpeas: Include THESE 5 coarse grains in your diet, know benefits of winter superfoods

India-Russia pulses trade to strengthen as kharif crop shows resilience

Confused about what to make on busy mornings? Try this instant, healthy recipe of Puffed Rice Dosa

Why onion, tomato prices rose in 2 years. Economic Survey's ‘climate’ reason

Food for thought: Soaring prices burn a hole in common man’s ‘thali’

Kharif foodgrain production in Maharashtra dropped by 18% due to erratic rain

Centre slaps stock limit on tur and chana till September to ensure affordability

Rameshwaram Cafe founder reacts to raid in viral video. X interprets his body language: 'Apology or warning?'

Bengaluru-based Rameshwaram Cafe raided in Hyderabad, expired food items found

Gains in pulses output hits climate-crisis hurdle

Centre asks states to step up vigilance on yellow peas, other pulses stock

5 delicious and nutritious ragi recipes to aid in weight loss

The modern dosa dossier

Top news of the day: January 04, 2024

How India is building self-reliance in pulses

Deepavali special crispy thenga paal murukku (coconut milk murukku) recipe

A love affair with halwa

Idli with a twist: From stuffed idli to thaat idli, 5 delicious and creative recipes to delight your taste buds

Govt extends stock holding limits for pulses till December 3

Paddy acreage up; pulses, cotton drop

Onion at Subsidised Rate of Rs 25 per Kg from Today: What Centre is Doing to Fight Food Inflation

Rainfall deficient dists of U.P: Date for crop insurance, seed kits’ distribution extended

Metkut, the spice blend behind the ultimate Marathi comfort food