MANILA, Philippines — India's Ambassador to the Philippines Hon. Shambhu S. Kumaran showcased his cooking prowess by demonstrating how to prepare South India's thin and savory crepe Dosa.
Kumaran was one of the attendees at a cooking workshop last Saturday in Makati Garden Club. The workshop aimed to introduce the benefits of Ayurvedic food to the country.
According to Kumaran, Dosa's ingredients include rice and lettuce. The ingredients were fermented overnight before the actual cooking.
"Like India crepe, it's not sweet, it's savory and usually we fill it with vegetable fillings," he said.
The ambassador said that Dosa needs to be served hot for a better taste and often with chutney and sambar.
Celebrity wellness expert Clara Day Herrera has partnered with Ayurveda Lifestyle Expert Sona Roy to introduce the benefits of Ayurvedic food to the country.
“In Ayurveda, it is more of ‘You are what you digest',” Clara said.
Apart from Kumaran, attendees included Agri Exim Global Philippines representatives, 22 Holistic Wellness Founder Joana Alberto, Department of Health Undersecretary Maria Francia Laxamana, Dr. Gibsy Sanjeevi Goerge, DFA ASPAC Director Rona Goce, DFA Assistant Secretary Aileen Mendiola and Philstar.com Chief Operating Officer Rose Anne G. Belmonte. — Video by Philstar.com/Rose Anne G. Belmonte
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