Goodness of Nature

Rubber Tree

The other common name of Rubber Tree are Para Rubber Tree, Sharinga Tree, Seringueira. The botanical name is Hevea brasiliensis.

Soursop Tree – Graviola Tree

Other common names of Soursop is Graviola and Guyabano. In Kannada it is known as Mullu Rama Phala and Lakshmana…

Avocado – Butter Fruit

Another popular name of Avocado is Butter Fruit. The botanical name of this subtropical tree is Persea americana and belongs…

Turmeric

The most discussed rhizomatous herb in recent times is the Turmeric. The status of Turmeric in India is high, the…

Blackberry

When Greek Yogurt is part of a breakfast buffet, you inevitably look for fruits to go with it. If they…

Pear

Common names of Pear are Common Pear, European Pear, Bhutan Pear. In Hindi it is known as Nashpati, in Kashmiri…

Types of Mangoes

Come summer and we are spoilt for choice on the type of Mango to buy. The markets are flooded with…

Nutmeg

First time I saw Nutmegs hanging from trees was in Singapore Botanical Garden. In Kannada, it is known as Jakayi,…

Coriander

I cannot imagine cooking without Coriander leaves. I always end with a sprinkle of Coriander leaves on most of the…

Ridge Gourd

Ridge Gourd is known as Heerekayi in Kannada is a popular vegetable in South Indian cuisine. As children we would…

Cheese

Photograph smiles and Cheese have a lot in common. People being photographed who say Cheese seem to be smiling more…

Fenugreek

Fenugreek is an annual and belongs to Fabaceae (pea) family. The botanical name is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Other common names are…

Spinach

The cartoon character Popeye, the sailor man and Spinach are synonyms to each other and kids are coaxed to eat…

Ramphal

Common names of Ramphal are Netted Custard Apple, Bullock's heart, Bull's heart. In Sanskrit it is Lavani, Krishnabija. Botanical name…

Capsicum

Common names of Capsicum are Sweet Pepper, Bell Pepper. In Hindi it is known as Shimla Mirch and in Kannada…

Drumstick Tree – Moringa Tree

You can see a drumstick tree growing in most of the houses in South India. The Drumstick is relished in…

Chayote Squash

The much loved Seemebadanekayi in South Karnataka is known as Chayote Squash. Most of us in South Karnataka would have…

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…

Chili Pepper

Chilies are an integral part of Indian cuisine. The varieties available in the market is mind boggling. Chilies are an…

Bitter Gourd

Most of us at one time in our life would have hated Bitter Gourd and some of us during the…