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  Easy & Authentic Homemade Kimchi Recipe – Fermented Korean Superfood Introduction  Kimchi is a traditional Korean fermented dish packed with probiotics, bold flavors, and a perfect balance of spicy, sour, and umami tastes. It’s not only delicious but also incredibly healthy. This easy homemade kimchi recipe will help you make authentic, flavorful kimchi at home using simple ingredients! kimchi recipe will help you make authentic, flavorful kimchi at home using simple ingredients! Ingredients For the Cabbage: 1 large Napa cabbage ¼ cup sea salt (for salting) 4 cups water For the Kimchi Paste: 1 small daikon radish, julienned 4 green onions, chopped 1 small carrot, julienned (optional) 1-inch piece of ginger, minced 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan option) 2 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional) Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Cabbage Cut the Napa cabbage into quarte...

Soft & Fluffy Idli with Spicy Sambar – Authentic South Indian Recipe Introduction  Idli and Sambar is a classic South Indian breakfast that is both nutritious and delicious. This step-by-step recipe will help you make soft, fluffy idlis paired with a flavorful and aromatic sambar. Perfect for a healthy meal, this recipe is ideal for beginners and seasoned cooks alike! Ingredients For Idli Batter: 2 cups idli rice 1 cup urad dal (split black gram) ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds Salt to taste Water as needed For Sambar: 1 cup toor dal (pigeon peas) 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1 carrot, diced ½ cup pumpkin, diced 5-6 okra (ladyfinger), chopped 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 sprig curry leaves 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder 1 tablespoon sambar powder 2 tablespoons oil Salt to taste Fresh coriander leaves for garnish Instructions How to Make Idli : Soak the Ingredients: Wash and soak the idli rice, urad dal, an...