Bitter gourd
Bitter gourds is a warm season plant and thrives in hot and humid climate.The fruit has a distinct warty exterior and an oblong shape. It is hollow in cross-section, with a relatively thin layer of flesh surrounding a central seed cavity filled with large flat seeds and pith. The fruit is most often eaten green, or as it is beginning to turn yellow. Recipes made using Bitter gourd ...
Beetroot
This vegetable is a good tonic food for health. It contains carbohydrates, mainly in the form of sugar, and it has a little protein and fat.The sweet, earthy flavour of beetroot and gaudy colour also work well in cakes.Try beetroot in soups. Recipes made using Beetroot ...
Basil leave
A versatile and widely used aromatic herb. Basil is an annual plant that is easy to grow from seed but is very sensitive to cold. The plant grows well in warm climates and is widely used throughout southern Europe, particularly the Mediterranean, and in many parts of Asia. There are numerous species of basil; some have scents reminiscent of pineapple, lemon, cinnamon or cloves; others have beautiful purple leaves. The variety...
Banana
Bananas are widely grown across the tropics and sub-tropics. They grow in hands (bunches) of five to 20 fingers (bananas). Depending on the variety, they can be small or long, thin- or thick- skinned, with yellow or red skins. They are picked when two-thirds ripe and slowly convert their starch to sugars as they’re shipped. Recipes made using Banana ...
Bamboo shoot
These conical, creamy-coloured tender shoots are cut from the bamboo plant when they’re about 15cm/6in long. They have a mild flavour and crunchy texture and are widely used to bulk out Asian stir-fries, soups and other dishes. Recipes made using Bamboo shoot ...