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Packing lunch box for kids can be a daunting task given the fuss and havoc kids create when it comes to food.

Mason jars are named after John Landis Mason which is a molded glass jar used to preserve food. Storing them in mason jars also makes it easy to eat and re-use the jars. You can have everything from an Ice-Cream to Parfaits to Cheese Cakes in a Jar. Today, we have listed out 6 delicious recipes that you can make and place them in a mason jar. They are packed with nutrients in a tiny jar and can be carried and had on the go. 

Parsis are known for their love for food, music and adaptability. Parsi recipes have a varied taste of sweet in hot & savoury dishes. They spend hours of time cooking exorbitant recipes for feast and special occasions. Due to the Iranian roots, coconut is considered as an exotic ingredient and is a part of occasional recipes and ceremonies. Parsi garam masala, Dhansak masala, and sambhar masala is extensively used in the Parsi kitchens. The sweetish taste in their recipes is attributed to various forms of sugar and palm sugar, cardamom, rose water, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon.

All most all of us get those sweet cravings very often and we stop ourselves from eating sweets because of the sugar count in it. But today, we at Archana's Kitchen have come out with 6 delicious sugar free recipes that you can blindly eat without thinking about the sugar content. We have made good use of Dates, Honey, fruits like Apples and Banana, Prunes, Cranberries and Pomegranate seeds to add the sweetness to the dish.

You can make these recipes as a after dinner dessert when you have a family/friend dinner part at home or for your evening snacks with Chai. These are also considered healthy for the kids as there is a lot of nutrients that's come from the nuts, fruits, yogurt and Chia Seeds. 

Today we have Sugar Free Pineapple Dates Cake Recipe, Muesli Oats Cupcake Filled with Yogurt and Strawberries Recipe, Glazed Apples and Banana Wheat Crumb Tart Recipe, Muesli Peanut Butter Energy Bars Recipe,  and Baked Muesli Tart with Strawberry Yogurt and Chia Seeds Recipe. Hope you enjoy them.

Eating healthy is a solution to all the body problems. When we tend to eat healthy food, we can always see significant change happening to our body. We are more energetic, makes us feel great about our body and it even helps to fight many diseases. As it is rightly said, ‘Health isn’t a goal, it’s a way of living'.

We definitely believe 'Life is better when you eat Nutella'. Nutella as it is serves like elixir, but it is amazing how this tiny jar of chocolate hazelnut spread can be used to create some delicious recipes. Nutella is an absolute favourite amongst kids and adults alike, and can come in handy when you are having those sugar cravings.

Valentine’s Day, is a day when you want to do something special for your partner. You want to make them feel happy and special on this day. And what can be better than treating them with a home made Chocolate dessert. 

Craving for drool-worthy non-veg recipes to dig into? How does shallow fried fish fillets or fish curry with delicious gravy sound? Fish is considered as a healthy meat owing to its high protein content. There are stories that eating fish everyday sharpens brain and prolongs concentration. Few fishes like salmon are also rich in antioxidants which helps keep us young by maintaining healthy tissues in our body.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and though we believe that there is no particular day to express love, some days are still worth celebrating. We are sure you must be in dilemma of how you can do something for your loved one and make their day a lot more special.  

South Indian cuisine is one of the most famous cuisines in India. Irrespective of regional taste preferences, people indulge in sumptuous South Indian meals once in a while. South Indian meals is filling and satiating in taste and quantity, owing to the primary dish of steamed rice. Even steamed broken wheat, or millets like quinoa or couscous can also be had along with the rest of the recipes to follow.

The weekend is almost here and so is the time to indulge yourselves in some delicious cooking. Weekends, in our opinion are the best time to try some tasty food recipes and pamper the family.

You might have noticed the labels of fortified ready to eat foods that carry the tag “antioxidant rich”. What are the antioxidants? Why are they so important and how much is ideal to consume? What are the natural sources of antioxidants? Here is an article that addresses all these questions that rise. Let us dive into what they mean for our survival.

India is a country of different traditions and culture. Everything here is celebrated on a wide scale, and no festival is incomplete without sweets. So it comes as no surprise that different parts of India has so much to offer to those with a sweet tooth. 

Every state has its own traditional sweets which are prepared during festivals or any special occasion. Sweets have become a symbol of happiness, so whenever there is a happy news to share, it is done with sweets. Sweets from different states are made with different ingredients and has a unique taste to it. No matter where you are in India, there is going to be some dish that can satisfy your craving for something sweet.

Let’s Order Chinese food for today! This is the general terminology used when we think about Chinese Food but how many of us do really know that Chinese Cuisine is not about one style of cooking but there are a variety of techniques and regions that have been involved for a very long time. We have been introduced more towards Indo-Chinese cuisine to suit our Indian palate. Due do this, our usual assumption to Chinese food are only limited to Chow mein, Fried rice and Manchurian. 

Cheesecakes are a classic decadent dessert which are perfect for any occasion but can be relished even sans any occasion. Cheesecakes can vary from chocolate to one favourite fruits available during the season. They have a light, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture to them and will absolutely steal the show at any party.

At some point of the month we feel as if we need to cut on the calories or need to change the type of food we have been feeding on regularly. What if we could find the best recipes with fruits to try then? When you love fruits, you tend to crave eating them more and more. If that does well to the body, why not try more and more of it?

South Indian curries are known for it's fusion of various spices. The combination of vegetables and dry spices makes it delicious and most of them have coconut. The rich flavour, taste, and  aroma of these curries can make anyone go hungry. In South India usually curries are served with steamed rice or roti with some ghee.

The weekend is here and what better way to spend your weekend than with friends, family and some super delicious food. This week we have put together a Parsi spread for you.

Koftas are an absolute favourite In India! Koftas stuffed with different veg and non veg fillings, dipped in rich creamy gravies are perfect for special occasions or festivals. These kofta can be filled with variety of stuffings paired with different types of spices. Not only this with the scrumptious kofta, you can also experiment with different types of gravies as the base. Well, while Veg koftas are delicious, Non veg koftas are surely a treat for all the non vegetarians.

Smoothies are a great source of nutrient packed meal. It is not only tasty but also fills our stomach and is filled with everything you need from, proteins, vitamins, healthy fats to fibre. A glass of healthy smoothie in the morning keeps you energised the entire day. There are many more benefits of consuming healthy smoothies - aids in weight loss, improves digestion, helps your body to detoxify, strengthens your immune system, gives a brain boost and many more.

Evening leisure break is something which is a longing comfort to many and a luxury for some. This after work time is a time of retrospection of the day, a short moment to cherish the day’s fruitfulness and work, a time to plan dinner for some, almost the only time to idle around in the day. We all have different plans of spending this time of the day. Some like to listen to music or watch soaps and a few love reading a book or doing their favourite leisure activity. But all of us would want to include snacks (especially the ones that endure the nibbling) during this leisure hour that we have at hand.

If you are anything like us we are sure you love hummus too. Hummus is a super delicious dip recipe made with mashed chickpea or various other bean variants, and blended with flavours of tahini, olive oil et al.

A paratha is a flatbread that is from the Indian subcontinent. It is very prevalent throughout Pakistan and India and is the traditional staple of the area. Parathas can be made in a variety of way and with a number of flavor combinations. You can also experiment with the stuffing that goes into a paratha and adjust them according your taste buds. Here are 6 Parathas that you can serve along with raitas for breakfast or dinner.

When we think of Gujarat, the first thing that pops up in our minds is first of course our beloved Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, and then the amazingly delicious food of Gujarat everyone raves about.