Tag Archives: Guṇa

Discerning tastes

Sweet (Madhura), Sour (Amla), Salty (Lavana), Bitter (Katu), Pungent (Tikta) and Astringent (Kashaya) the 6 tastes which govern our taste buds. All of us are familiar with these tastes no matter where we are from. What is interesting is the … Continue reading

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A ready reckoner

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What is on my plate?

Ma….what’s this? My girls wailed when I dished up our regular rice and sambar one night. Is this for dinner? Dinner is a very important meal in our home as the whole family sits down together. Now I didn’t know … Continue reading

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