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 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 …
Indian superfood- Black Pepper
What is black pepper Just like salt, black pepper sits on top of almost every table whether it is at home or a restaurant. Black pepper is a flowering vine, which is cultivated for its fruit called peppercorn and then dried and used as a spice seasoning. It originates from the Western Ghats of Kerala …
Indian super food- Turmeric
Turmeric- The Golden Spice The use of turmeric dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in India, where it was used as a culinary spice . It is basically a plant which belongs to the ginger family. India produces nearly all of the world’s turmeric crop and consumes 80% of it. Consumption of turmeric- …
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