Ridge Gourd
Ridge Gourd is known as Heerekayi in Kannada is a popular vegetable in South Indian cuisine. As children we would…
6 years ago
Goodness of Nature
Cheese
Photograph smiles and Cheese have a lot in common. People being photographed who say Cheese seem to be smiling more…
7 years ago
Dragon Fruit
Other common names of Dragon fruit are Pitaya, Moon lovers, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella…
7 years ago
Wheat
Wheat or Godi in Kannada is widely consumed in India. It is known as Gehun in Hindi, Marathi and Urdu.…
7 years ago
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an annual and belongs to Fabaceae (pea) family. The botanical name is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Other common names are…
7 years ago
Spinach
The cartoon character Popeye, the sailor man and Spinach are synonyms to each other and kids are coaxed to eat…
7 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…
7 years ago
Capsicum
Common names of Capsicum are Sweet Pepper, Bell Pepper. In Hindi it is known as Shimla Mirch and in Kannada…
7 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…
7 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…
8 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…
8 years ago
Chili Pepper
Chilies are an integral part of Indian cuisine. The varieties available in the market is mind boggling. Chilies are an…
8 years ago
Bitter Gourd
Most of us at one time in our life would have hated Bitter Gourd and some of us during the…
8 years ago
Pigeon Pea
In South Indian kitchens you are sure to find Pigeon pea cooked almost every day. It is the staple diet…
8 years ago
Cuban Oregano – Doddapatre – Patharchur
I remember as a child when allergic rash would erupt on the skin, I would crush Cuban Oregano leaves and…
8 years ago
Pepper
Pepper plant belongs to Piperaceae family and the botanical name is Piper nigrum. It is a native of South India.…
8 years ago
Sorghum
Sorghum is known as Jower in India and belongs to Poaceae (grass) family. It is a native of Australia, Africa,…
8 years ago
Coconut
Having been bought up in a region surrounded by Coconut palm trees, I cannot imagine a day not seeing the…
8 years ago
Cardamom
Cardamom is known as Queen of spices and it is a native of India. It is known as Elaichi in…
8 years ago