Bay leaf
The aromatic leaf from the bay laurel tree, it is an essential component of the classic bouquet garnish.The bittersweet, spicy leaves impart their pungent flavour to a variety of dishes and ingredients. It also one of the few herbs that doesn’t lose its flavour when dried. Bay leaves have been known to add a varied taste to soups, stews and sauces. Recipes made using Bay leaf ...
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is actually a fruit seed. Buckwheat is of similar size to wheat kernels, it features a unique triangular shape.Buckwheat is of two type Roasted & Unroasted. Unroasted buckwheat has a soft, subtle flavor, while roasted buckwheat has more of an earthy, nutty taste. Its color ranges from tannish-pink to brown. Buckwheat is often served as a rice alternative or porridge. Buckwheat flowers are very fragrant and are...
Brown sugar
This is a term generically applied to light brown, dark brown, demerara, and soft brown sugars. They should not be used interchangeably in recipes, as they will give differing results. However, what all brown sugars have in common is that they are normally unrefined, retain their nutrients and varying degrees of molasses, and range from pale golden to dark brown in colour. They have medium-sized grains, and are made from sugar...
Brinjals
Brinjal is a rather small plant growing up to 1.5 m high. Brinjal is classified as a herb because of its non-woody stem. The simple leaves are oblong to oval, slightly lobed, and have an undersurface that is a paler green than the upper surface. Both leaves and stem are covered with fine hairs. The flowers sprout singly or in small clusters from the leaf axils. Individual flowers are star-shaped, light purple in colour and have...
Basmati Rice
Basmati is a long-grain rice from India, considered to be one of the best-quality white rices. It has a distinctive aroma and, when cooked, each grain should remain separate, giving a light, fluffy result. It is the perfect accompaniment to Indian curries and is used in biriyani and pilaf dishes. Recipes made using Basmati Rice ...
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 ...