Sourdough is a wild fermented dough that breaks down the starch. It aids in digestion by increasing the natural enzyme content of the food, help to restore your gut bacteria, and improving taste. Ever wondered why Chole Bhature tastes so much better than Chola Puri? That’s because the dough of Bhature is fermented overnight using a sour milk culture. In a similar way sourdough culture helps make our bread, roti and pita bread more taste and healthy. Read our article on the pitfalls of baking soda for more details.

Unfortunately obtaining an authentic sourdough culture is difficult in India. What’s worse is that if it is not used within a week or is not stored in the refrigerator, it goes bad and develops mold. Today we are going to talk about how to make an inexpensive sourdough using kombucha tea. You can obtain the SCOBY at Arishtam. Unlike commercial yeast, the SCOBY is a purchase for a lifetime. Feed it a few cups of tea every week to harvest a yummy mushroom tea and sourdough daily.

Healthy food needs to be free from chemicals, essence, and preservatives. However at Arishtam we teach you how to make photogenic and taste healthy food and beverages the natural way.