Dry Green Flame Green bunch Flame bunch … [Read more...]
Cloves
Lime Basil
Managaluru Southekayi – Mangalore Cucumber
During the first few days of my marriage, the only Huli/sambar that I remember eating was mad from Mangaluru Southekayi. As newlyweds we were not allowed to go for dinner on our own, the relatives … [Read more...]
Avarekayi – Surti Papdi Lilva – Hyacinth Beans – Lablab Beans
Winter is a sought-after season in South Karnataka. This is because of the abundant availability of the fragrant Avarekayi in the market. The excitement of women shopping Avarekayi is palpable, … [Read more...]
Surinam Cherry Tree
Common names are Barbados cherry, Brazilian cherry, Cayenne cherry, Florida cherry, Pumpkin cherry, and French cherry. The botanical name is Eugenia uniflora and belongs to Myrtaceae (Bottlebrush) … [Read more...]
Rubber Tree
The other common name of Rubber Tree are Para Rubber Tree, Sharinga Tree, Seringueira. The botanical name is Hevea brasiliensis and belongs to Euphorbiaceae (Castor) family. Rubber tree is native of … [Read more...]
Soursop Tree – Graviola Tree
Other common names of Soursop is Graviola and Guyabano. In Kannada it is known as Mullu Rama Phala and Lakshmana Phala. The botanical name is Annona muricata and belongs to Annonaceae (Sugar-apple) … [Read more...]
Avocado – Butter Fruit
Another popular name of Avocado is Butter Fruit. The botanical name of this subtropical tree is Persea americana and belongs to Lauraceae (Laurel) family. It is a native of Central America. Avocado … [Read more...]
Division of food according to Ayurveda
Being a vegetarian, I have been the butt of sniggers and jokes. When I ask the question to myself “Why am I a vegetarian?”, the answer is that I was born in a vegetarian … [Read more...]
Ragi – Finger Millet – Nachni
Other common names of Ragi are African Millet, Coracan, Natcheny, Bavato in Gujarati, Mandwa in Hindi, Madhulika and Nrutyakundala in Sanskrit. Botanical name is Eleusine coracana and belongs to … [Read more...]
Ginger
You cannot think of Indian Cuisine without Ginger. Ginger is an integral part of Indian cooking, which enhances the taste and aroma of the dish. In Kannada Ginger is known as Shunti, Alla, in … [Read more...]
Chives
The botanical name of Chives is Allium schoenoprasum and belongs to Alliaceae family. Chives belong to the family of onions, garlic, shallot, leek, scallion, and Chinese onion. Chives are green leafy … [Read more...]
Wood Apple – Beladahannu – Kaith – Katbel
The other common names of Wood Apple are Stone Apple, Elephant Apple, and Monkey fruit. The botanical name is Limonia acidissimia and belongs to Rutaceae (citrus) family. Wood Apple tree is a … [Read more...]
Turmeric
The most discussed rhizomatous herb in recent times is the Turmeric. The status of Turmeric in India is high, the maximum usage of the root of this herb is the offering to gods and goddesses. A dried … [Read more...]
Breadfruit Tree
Breadfruit has many names in Kannada and some of them are: Jeegujje, Deevi Halasu, Rotti Halasu, Gujju Halasu, Seeme Halasu, in Sanskrit it is known as Nagadamani, and in Hindi it is known as … [Read more...]
Sweet Pumpkin
I love the Sweet Pumpkin side dish known (Kannada) as Kumblakayi Palya served in Raghavendra Swami Mutta (temple). Over the years I have discovered that this vegetable is versatile and innumerable … [Read more...]
Blackberry
When Greek Yogurt is part of a breakfast buffet, you inevitably look for fruits to go with it. If they are serving fresh Blackberries, then you sure are lucky. Botanical name of Blackberry is Rubus … [Read more...]
Safflower
Common names of Safflower are Dyers' saffron, False saffron. In Kannada it is known as Kushubi, in Hindi it is Kusum, in Tamil it is Kusumba. The botanical name is Carthamus tinctorius and belongs to … [Read more...]
Pear
Common names of Pear are Common Pear, European Pear, Bhutan Pear. In Hindi it is known as Nashpati, in Kashmiri it is known as Kishtabahira. Botanical name of Pear is Pyrus Pyrifolia (Asian), Pyrus … [Read more...]
