The Shellel blog
Guides, comparisons and habits for real plates — home khana, mess menus, office thalis. Never written on guilt.
Is mango really India’s summer fruit? Here’s a crisp guide to its origins, seasonality, nutrition, and why it’s recognized as India’s national fruit—plus smart ways to enjoy it.
Ashutosh Swaraj · May 2026 · 9 min readLatest
Sugarcane juice is tasty and hydrating but mostly sugar; learn calories, benefits, safety, and smart portions with ICMR–NIN data and research-backed tips.
May 2026 · 8 min read
A practical, numbers-backed guide to namak, khatta meetha, and meetha nimbu paani—when to drink which, with calories, sodium, vitamin C, and hydration tips for Indian summers.
April 2026 · 11 min read
From plain to keema to paneer — every paratha type ranked by calories and protein. Plus how cooking method changes the numbers by 100+ calories.
April 2026 · 3 min read
Not all biryanis are equal. Hyderabadi, Lucknowi, Kolkata, and Kacchi biryani vary wildly in calories. Here's the exact comparison.
April 2026 · 4 min read
You don't need whey protein to hit your daily target. Here's how to get 80-120g protein from everyday desi foods — dal, eggs, paneer, chicken, fish, and more.
April 2026 · 4 min read
Iftar can add up to more calories than you expect, even after fasting all day. Here's why — a calorie breakdown of every iftar staple, with smarter alternatives.
April 2026 · 4 min read
Your desi breakfast might be 800+ calories before you leave the house. Here's exactly what every common South Asian breakfast costs — with smarter swaps.
April 2026 · 4 min read
Complete nutrition breakdown of hilsa (ilish) fish — calories per piece, omega-3 content, and how different cooking methods change the numbers.
April 2026 · 4 min read