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…

Division of food according to Ayurveda

People choose to be a vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan, eggetarian, or adapt to Jain food. 

Ragi – Finger Millet – Nachni

Other common names of Ragi are African Millet, Coracan, Natcheny, Bavato in Gujarati, Mandwa in Hindi, Madhulika and Nrutyakundala in…

Ginger

You cannot think of Indian Cuisine without Ginger.  Ginger is an integral part of Indian cooking, which enhances the taste…

Chives

The botanical name of Chives is Allium schoenoprasum and belongs to Alliaceae family. Chives belong to the family of onions,…

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…

Turmeric

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

Breadfruit Tree

Breadfruit has many names in Kannada and some of them are: Jeegujje, Deevi Halasu, Rotti Halasu, Gujju Halasu, Seeme Halasu,…

Sweet Pumpkin

I love the Sweet Pumpkin side dish known (Kannada) as Kumblakayi Palya served in Raghavendra Swami Mutta (temple). Over the…

Blackberry

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

Safflower

Common names of Safflower are Dyers' saffron, False saffron. In Kannada it is known as Kushubi, in Hindi it is…

Pear

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

Malabar Spinach

Malabar Spinach is also known as Ceylon spinach, Buffalo spinach, Indian spinach, Red vine spinach, Vine spinach. In Kannada it…

Cashew

In Kannada, Cashew is known as Godambi or Geru beeja, Agnikrita in Sanskrit, Kaju in Hindi, Mundiri in Tamil, Kasu…

Onion

Indian kitchen stops working if Onions are not available and it is breaking news if the Onion prices are higher…

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…