Sunlight Indian Grocery Blogs

Staying alone far from your family abroad and cooking food on your own is a difficult thing, especially when you’re missing your native food. You try hard to find authentic Indian groceries and when you get them, it’s even harder to save them for a few days of cooking. There are a lot of things like vegetables, herbs, spices, and dairy products that can get stale quickly and be useless in no time. So, here are the tips that will help you store and use Indian groceries a little longer and avoid wastage. The most common ways of storing Indian groceries are by freezing, refrigerating, and keeping them dry far from moisture and sunlight. Let’s check which one can be stored better in which condition. Grains & Pulses - Storing grains and pulses is quite a task. A little bit of moisture can spoil them so make sure you keep them in a cool and dry place. You may keep them in airtight containers to prevent moisture and use them for as long as a couple of months or even longer.  Dairy pro...

Anardana (Pomegranate) powder is a rare Indian spice that not a lot of people know about around the world. But Indians use it in their curries and lentils, and several other dishes quite often. As the name says it all, pomegranate powder is made with the dried seeds of the pomegranate fruit. These seeds are dried in the sun and are blended into a blender to get the powder.  It gives your curries a tangy and zestful flavor and this is why it’s a must-need in your pantry to turn your mundane dishes into wonders. Not to mention the health benefits it renders to your body. It provides the same benefits as pomegranate fruit.  There are a number of dishes that you can make using Anardana powder. Today, we’re going to give you the chana masala recipe that you can try using pomegranate powder.  Ingredients 2 cups garbanzo beans  1 tbsp cumin powder  1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste  1 chopped onion  1 chopped tomato 1 tsp red pepper powder  1 ½ tbsp pomegranate...

The Indian cuisine or food conversations aren’t complete without Indian spices. You will always taste the best flavors no matter which part of the country you go through. That’s all because of the spices. Every spice used in India has its own taste and flavor. But do you know that these spices have some unbelievable health benefits?  As per the research conducted by experts all over the world, Indian spices have the best source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that helps boost your immunity against some common health issues.  Then, what are these Indian spices that you should incorporate in your cooking right away? Let us tell you. Cardamom Cardamom is a fragrant spice that is used to give aromatic flavors to some Indian dishes and desserts. Indians use cardamom powder or its seeds in their milk tea, kheer, meat dishes, and many more dishes. Due to its strong aroma and flavor, it becomes a little overpowering. This is why it is used in very little quantity. The...

Being in a far-off country, you’re likely to miss the Indian food. It can be a little exhausting when you don’t get the ingredients and real flavors you’re craving. It’s really hard to find exactly what you need when it comes to shopping the Indian groceries and meals.  Whether it’s the cooked Indian food to curb your hunger or authentic daily essentials, Sunlight grocery store makes it easy for you to get that with a range of high-quality offerings at reasonable prices. You can choose any of the below ways to get your everyday essentials without any hassle. Walk-in to our store  Whether you’re living on your own or have someone to accompany you, you can drop by at our store if you’re in Ceres, California, and shop the items you need. You can visit our store anytime you feel like relishing the Indian flavors and shop the items for your weekly or monthly requirements. This way you won’t have to run around all the time and will have the taste of Indian cooking irrespective of yo...

Do you wait for the time when you reunite with your family and enjoy some home-cooked Indian food? If so, you don’t have to wait anymore. We, as an online grocery shopping platform, have brought not only the best Indian ingredients but also comfort Indian food to help ease your craving. Isn’t that what you desired?  With the launch of the sunlight grocery store, we’re so excited to present a delicious range of home-cooked meals to everyone who’s longing for good Indian food. With every order you place, we make sure to deliver the same taste and authentic meals at your doorstep that you’ll find nowhere else but in India. We try to create the best online experience so you don’t just enjoy the food but the ordering process.   Whether you’re a local who wants to feast on some Indian food or the one who longs for local Indian food from their home country, we’ve got you. We have the authentic grocery items from India that you need to cook your favorite Indian meal at home. The ...