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Asafoetida as Home Remedy
Asafoetida, popularly known as Hing is a gum extracted from the sap of the of the giant fennel plant. When fresh, this gum is grayish-white in color but as it ages it becomes yellow and ultimately ends up to a brown color. Hing has its unique place in Indian cuisine. But this herb also has […]
read moreCoriandar Seeds as Home Remedy
Coriander seeds are very necessary ingredients in Indian cooking and is extensively used to add flavor to the food. But apart from its flavor, it also has some very interesting and useful medicinal properties that can serve as a home remedy for a wide range of problems. Coriander is a great source of potassium, iron, […]
read moreCumin Seeds as Home Remedy
Jeera or cumin seeds are one of the most commonly used spices in Indian households. Not only does it add flavour to the dishes and make it more delicious, it also has a range of health benefits because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Additionally, it has nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin A and […]
read moreRed Chili as Home Remedy
Capsaicin is the substance that makes Red Chilies hot and this is currently being researched for a range of health benefits, including possible anticancer effects. This hot spice can be used as remedy for quite a few problems with effective results. Headache and Migraine – 7 dried Red Chilies are put in about 150 Grams […]
read moreBlack Pepper as Home Remedy
Black pepper not only improves the flavor of foodstuffs but it also has a long list of medicinal properties and is a rich source of dietary fiber, iron and manganese. Its curative properties can be used as concoctions with other ingredients for effective results. Under-weight – Chewing of 8 to10 black pepper seeds with betel […]
read moreTurmeric as Home Remedy
Turmeric or Haldi is a common cooking spice in Indian cuisine and has quite a few medicinal properties. It can be used effectively to treat a number of problems and maladies. Asthma – Turmeric helps reduce the inflammation associated with asthma. Therefore, an effective home remedy for asthma is to mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric […]
read moreThe Medicinal Values Of Spices
Recent research in the field of medicinal values of spices has resulted in an ever growing knowledge base regarding the role of spices from both nutritional and pharmaceutical aspects. India is known as the ‘Kingdom of Spice’. Indians are exposed to uses of a wide variety of spices from ages and have been using these […]
read moreThe Inception of JD Marketing
With a view to establish Cookme as a national brand, JD Marketing Pvt Ltd was established in 1993 with its head quarters at Bangalore. This new company soon started production as well as marketing of Cookme spices. With new technology, automated modern machines, team of experts backed by a century of experience and latest research […]
read moreThe History of Cookme: Circa 2004
A spice trader from Darmahata mulls over a new blueprint. A new product is on the anvil. A new line is being established. On closer scrutiny, it appears to be a ready-to-eat food. The name reads Cookme and the product is actually spice. Sounds futuristic? That’s Atanu Chandra Dutta… Innovative, unpredictable, visionary.
read moreThe History of Cookme: Master of Spices
Atanu has one regret… he could never complete his Higher Secondary exams. Nevertheless, he studied in private at night and looked after the business of Cookme by the day. But he could not carry it on for more than two years. In 1972, he had to dive headlong into the business, putting “education” on the […]
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