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Shantha in Goodness of Nature
Grapes
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Managaluru Southekayi – Mangalore Cucumber
During the first few days of my marriage, the only Huli/sambar that I remember eating…
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Avarekayi – Surti Papdi Lilva – Hyacinth Beans – Lablab Beans
Winter is a sought-after season in South Karnataka. This is because of the abundant availability…
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Surinam Cherry Tree
Surinam Cherry is native to Surinam, Guyana, southern Brazil, parts of Uruguay, and French Guiana.
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Rubber Tree
The other common name of Rubber Tree are Para Rubber Tree, Sharinga Tree, Seringueira. The…
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Soursop Tree – Graviola Tree
Other common names of Soursop is Graviola and Guyabano. In Kannada it is known as…
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Division of food according to Ayurveda
People choose to be a vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan, eggetarian, or adapt to Jain food.
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Avocado – Butter Fruit
Another popular name of Avocado is Butter Fruit. The botanical name of this subtropical tree…
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Ragi – Finger Millet – Nachni
Other common names of Ragi are African Millet, Coracan, Natcheny, Bavato in Gujarati, Mandwa in…
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Ginger
You cannot think of Indian Cuisine without Ginger. Ginger is an integral part of Indian…
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Wood Apple – Beladahannu – Kaith – Katbel
The other common names of Wood Apple are Stone Apple, Elephant Apple, and Monkey fruit.…
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Turmeric
The most discussed rhizomatous herb in recent times is the Turmeric. The status of Turmeric…
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Breadfruit Tree
Breadfruit has many names in Kannada and some of them are: Jeegujje, Deevi Halasu, Rotti…
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Sweet Pumpkin
I love the Sweet Pumpkin side dish known (Kannada) as Kumblakayi Palya served in Raghavendra…
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Chives
The botanical name of Chives is Allium schoenoprasum and belongs to Alliaceae family. Chives belong…
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Blackberry
When Greek Yogurt is part of a breakfast buffet, you inevitably look for fruits to…
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Safflower
Common names of Safflower are Dyers' saffron, False saffron. In Kannada it is known as…
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Pear
Common names of Pear are Common Pear, European Pear, Bhutan Pear. In Hindi it is…
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Malabar Spinach
Malabar Spinach is also known as Ceylon spinach, Buffalo spinach, Indian spinach, Red vine spinach,…