Mahogany leaf
Apr06

Mahogany leaf

  Mahogany leaf is also known as Chinese toon. The young leaves are reddish bronze in colour. This leaf is more deciduous than Green ones . It have a strong herbal odor. The bark and the root of the tree are used in Chinese medicine. Mahogany leaves are compound, meaning six to eight oval-shaped leathery leaflets arise from a single petiole.   Recipes made using Mahogany leaf    ...

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Lotus Root
Apr05

Lotus Root

  The plant grows in ponds with the flowers, stems and leaves above the water and the root below the water. Every part of the plant can be used in cooking either as ingredients or as cooking tools. The root is light Grey brownish in color. When cut it looks like wheels . The roots of lotus is slightly crunchy, and mildly sweet. It can also be eaten as raw like Carrots & Raddish etc. If you are not using it immediately soak in...

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Groundnut
Apr03

Groundnut

  Groundnut are also known as Peanuts, Earth-nut. Peanuts are a legume and are grown underground. Groundnuts contain high quality protein. It is globular in shape and has sweet aromatic taste. Groundnut has a reddish brown colour.   Recipes made using Groundnut    ...

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kokum
Mar18

kokum

  Kokum is sweet and salty in taste. It is usually dark purple to black in color. It grow about two inches in length. Kokum contain both the rind(skin) and the pulp, which are often dried and then crushed into a powder.     Recipes made using Kokum    ...

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Gram flour
Mar17

Gram flour

  Gram flour  is also known as 'Besan' or 'Chick Pea Flour. Gram flour contains a high proportion of carbohydrates but no gluten. It also contain high proportion of protein.   Recipes made using Gram flour    ...

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Lavender
Mar14

Lavender

  Lavender can be used as a soothing herb. The leaves are long and narrow. Lavender has pretty colored flowers and pleasant taste. They may be blue, violet or lilac in colour. Lavender can be used to decrease flatulence and painful accumulation of gas. Lavender is very popular for reducing anxiety and stress as well as swelling and inflamation.   Recipes made using Lavender    ...

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