Garlic is a plant with long, flat grass like leaves and a papery hood around the flowers. The greenish white or pink flowers are found grouped together at the end of a long stalk. The stalk rises directly from the flower bulb, which is the part of the plant used as food and medicine. The …
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Indian Super food – Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Tulsi is a potent herb that has been used in India for thousands of years to treat colds, coughs, and the flu. According to Ayurveda, holy basil promotes purity and lightness in the body, cleansing the respiratory tract of toxins, and relieving digestive gas and bloating. Holy basil leaves offer a rich source of essential …
Indian Super food- Cardamom
Cardamom is the dried ripe fruit (capsules of cardamom plant) often referred as the “Queen of Spices” because of its very pleasant aroma and taste. Cultivation of cardamom is mostly concentrated in the ever green forests of Western Ghats in South India. It is commonly used in making food dishes because of its distinct aroma …
Indian superfood- cumin seeds
Cumin seeds, commonly known as jeera in Indian, are dark brown seeds with a very distinctive flavor. They are known for their strong aroma and bitter warm taste. The most common method of consuming jeera is by roasting. Cumin seed is also known for its curing characteristics and hence it is used in many herbal …
Indian superfood- Cinnamon
What is Cinnamon Cinnamon is a spice which is obtained from the inner bark of several south Asian tree species. Cinnamon is of a golden yellow colour and has a hot aromatic taste. It is a woody spice which has a sweet and savory flavor at the same time. The initial flavor is sweet which …
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