Rubber Tree
The other common name of Rubber Tree are Para Rubber Tree, Sharinga Tree, Seringueira. The botanical name is Hevea brasiliensis.
1 year ago
Goodness of Nature
Soursop Tree – Graviola Tree
Other common names of Soursop is Graviola and Guyabano. In Kannada it is known as Mullu Rama Phala and Lakshmana…
1 year ago
Avocado – Butter Fruit
Another popular name of Avocado is Butter Fruit. The botanical name of this subtropical tree is Persea americana and belongs…
2 years ago
Division of food according to Ayurveda
People choose to be a vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan, eggetarian, or adapt to Jain food.
2 years ago
Ragi – Finger Millet – Nachni
Other common names of Ragi are African Millet, Coracan, Natcheny, Bavato in Gujarati, Mandwa in Hindi, Madhulika and Nrutyakundala in…
2 years ago
Ginger
You cannot think of Indian Cuisine without Ginger. Ginger is an integral part of Indian cooking, which enhances the taste…
3 years ago
Chives
The botanical name of Chives is Allium schoenoprasum and belongs to Alliaceae family. Chives belong to the family of onions,…
4 years ago
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…
4 years ago
Turmeric
The most discussed rhizomatous herb in recent times is the Turmeric. The status of Turmeric in India is high, the…
4 years ago
Breadfruit Tree
Breadfruit has many names in Kannada and some of them are: Jeegujje, Deevi Halasu, Rotti Halasu, Gujju Halasu, Seeme Halasu,…
4 years ago
Sweet Pumpkin
I love the Sweet Pumpkin side dish known (Kannada) as Kumblakayi Palya served in Raghavendra Swami Mutta (temple). Over the…
5 years ago
Blackberry
When Greek Yogurt is part of a breakfast buffet, you inevitably look for fruits to go with it. If they…
5 years ago
Safflower
Common names of Safflower are Dyers' saffron, False saffron. In Kannada it is known as Kushubi, in Hindi it is…
6 years ago
Pear
Common names of Pear are Common Pear, European Pear, Bhutan Pear. In Hindi it is known as Nashpati, in Kashmiri…
6 years ago
Malabar Spinach
Malabar Spinach is also known as Ceylon spinach, Buffalo spinach, Indian spinach, Red vine spinach, Vine spinach. In Kannada it…
6 years ago
Cashew
In Kannada, Cashew is known as Godambi or Geru beeja, Agnikrita in Sanskrit, Kaju in Hindi, Mundiri in Tamil, Kasu…
6 years ago
Onion
Indian kitchen stops working if Onions are not available and it is breaking news if the Onion prices are higher…
6 years ago
Types of Mangoes
Come summer and we are spoilt for choice on the type of Mango to buy. The markets are flooded with…
7 years ago
Nutmeg
First time I saw Nutmegs hanging from trees was in Singapore Botanical Garden. In Kannada, it is known as Jakayi,…
7 years ago
Coriander
I cannot imagine cooking without Coriander leaves. I always end with a sprinkle of Coriander leaves on most of the…
7 years ago