Malabar Spinach
Malabar Spinach is also known as Ceylon spinach, Buffalo spinach, Indian spinach, Red vine spinach, Vine spinach. In Kannada it…
7 years ago
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Cashew
In Kannada, Cashew is known as Godambi or Geru beeja, Agnikrita in Sanskrit, Kaju in Hindi, Mundiri in Tamil, Kasu…
7 years ago
Onion
Indian kitchen stops working if Onions are not available and it is breaking news if the Onion prices are higher…
7 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
Ridge Gourd
Ridge Gourd is known as Heerekayi in Kannada is a popular vegetable in South Indian cuisine. As children we would…
7 years ago
Cheese
Photograph smiles and Cheese have a lot in common. People being photographed who say Cheese seem to be smiling more…
8 years ago
Dragon Fruit
Other common names of Dragon fruit are Pitaya, Moon lovers, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella…
8 years ago
Wheat
Wheat or Godi in Kannada is widely consumed in India. It is known as Gehun in Hindi, Marathi and Urdu.…
8 years ago
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an annual and belongs to Fabaceae (pea) family. The botanical name is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Other common names are…
8 years ago
Spinach
The cartoon character Popeye, the sailor man and Spinach are synonyms to each other and kids are coaxed to eat…
8 years ago
Ramphal
Common names of Ramphal are Netted Custard Apple, Bullock's heart, Bull's heart. In Sanskrit it is Lavani, Krishnabija. Botanical name…
8 years ago
Capsicum
Common names of Capsicum are Sweet Pepper, Bell Pepper. In Hindi it is known as Shimla Mirch and in Kannada…
8 years ago
Drumstick Tree – Moringa Tree
You can see a drumstick tree growing in most of the houses in South India. The Drumstick is relished in…
8 years ago
Chayote Squash
The much loved Seemebadanekayi in South Karnataka is known as Chayote Squash. Most of us in South Karnataka would have…
8 years ago
Palmyra Palm Tree
Palmyra palm tree is also known as African fan palm, Borassus palm, Doub palm, Great fan palm, Lontar palm, Ron…
9 years ago
Sapodilla – Sapota Tree – Chikoo Tree
Sapodilla is native of Southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Now, it is grown in large quantities in South…
9 years ago
Chili Pepper
Chilies are an integral part of Indian cuisine. The varieties available in the market is mind boggling. Chilies are an…
9 years ago
Bitter Gourd
Most of us at one time in our life would have hated Bitter Gourd and some of us during the…
9 years ago