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Walnuts are one of the most used tree nuts throughout the world for their wide range of applications in the culinary, commercial, cosmetic, and medicinal world. Walnuts are part of the tree nut family. This food family typically includes cashew, hazelnuts, macadamia...

Walnuts are one of the most nutritious and versatile dry fruits that exist throughout the world. It serves a huge purpose in the culinary and the commercial world across different countries. Walnuts are the oldest tree food known to man and are considered one of the...

The almond is the kernel of the fruit of the sweet almond tree which is edible. It is a bright white fruit wrapped in a shell that is reddish-brown in colour. The almond is the name of the widely cultivated edible seed of the tree known as the sweet almond tree....

Almonds are one of the most popular ingredients that are used throughout the world for their delicate flavour and versatility in their use in the culinary world. They make a healthy and flavourful addition to both sweet and savory dishes across the world. The almonds...

Almonds are one of the most popular tree nuts worldwide. It is incorporated into several trademark recipes for several dishes across different countries, continents, and cultures. The almond is harvested from the trees scientifically classified as “Prunus amygdalus”...

Cashews are a kidney-shaped seed that is grown and sourced from the cashew tree scientifically classified as “Anacardium occidentale”. The Anacardium Occidentale tree is a tropical tree that is native to Brazil but now has been produced and cultivated in various warm...

Cashew nut is made from a fruit where the kernel is implanted. Cashew is the evergreen shrub or the tree of the Anacardium Occidentale family. The real fruit of the cashew is generally a nut. It is generally grown to attain its curved edible seeds which are commonly...

Chai, as we call it, or Masala Tea as it is known to the rest of the world is an invaluable part of the life of most Indians. It is, without doubt, one of the most famous beverages throughout India. You could find it in every corner of the country due to its immense...

The cashew tree is a tropical evergreen shrub or tree that produces the cashew apple fruit and cashew seed. It is mainly cultivated for its distinct curved edible seeds which are popularly known as cashew nuts. The tree from which cashew is produced is scientifically...

Green tea is considered one of the world’s healthiest and refreshing beverages. Green Tea is one of the most popular and valuable variants of tea existing in the world today. The plant from which green tea is harvested has the scientific classification “Camellia...

Masala chai or more popularly known as masala tea soothes millions of people in the world due to its distinct aroma and unique flavour. Masala Tea is produced by brewing black tea along with aromatic spices and herbs such as cardamom, ginger, cloves, etc. It is...

Green Tea is one of the most popular and valuable variants of tea existing in the world today. The plant from which Green Tea is harvested has the scientific classification “Camellia sinensis”. Green tea is typically made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis...

Dried Ginger is one of the most vital spices used throughout the world in various cultures around the world. Dried ginger is derived from a rhizome and grows underground bearing both roots and shoots. The tree from which dried ginger is harvested has the scientific...

Dried Ginger is one of the most ancient spices known to man. It is one of the most widely consumed condiments around the world in different cultures and cuisines. Ginger is a member of the same plant family that includes cardamom and turmeric. The tree from which...

Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger is used throughout the world as a condiment and as a medicine. The rhizome is the horizontal stem from which the roots grow. This is the main portion of ginger that is used as a spice throughout the world. The tree...

Ginger is one of the most widely sought and commonly used dietary condiments in the world. Ginger is a member of the plant family that includes turmeric and cardamom. The tree from which dried ginger is harvested has the scientific classification “Zingiber officinale”...

Cambodge is a native of the Western Ghats and is also known as Malabar tamarind for this reason. The tree from which Cambodge is harvested has the scientific classification “Garcinia gummi-gutta” and can be found predominantly in the Southernmost parts of India...

Cambodge is a tropical fruit that fares in green, red, and pale yellow in appearance. The fruit is ripened and then removed from the vine, uprooted, and left to dry in the sun. The dried rind is predominantly used as the condiment as we know it today. It is primarily...

Cambodge is a tropical fruit that fares in green, red, and pale yellow in appearance. The fruit is ripened and then removed from the vine, uprooted, and left to dry in the sun. The dried rind is predominantly used as the condiment as we know it today. The tree from...

Cambodge is a tropical fruit that fares in green, red, and pale yellow in appearance. The tree from which Cambodge is harvested has the scientific classification “Garcinia gummi-gutta and is home to the Southernmost parts of ranging from Kerala to the shola forests of...

Cloves are a kind of spice that is found and used in various cuisines around the world. Cloves are a type of spice that are the aromatic flower buds of an evergreen tree which is scientifically classified as “Syzygium aromaticum”. These trees are native to the Molucca...

Cloves are popular in the culinary and commercial world for their distinctive flavor and aroma. Cloves are the most well-known spice in the group of spices known as “flower spices”. Cloves have been produced and cultivated in several countries such as Sri Lanka,...

The clove plant is nurtured and appreciated around the world as a spice and a medicinal herb. Cloves are the most well-known spice in the group of spices known as “flower spices”. Cloves have been produced and cultivated in several countries such as Sri Lanka, Mexico,...

Nutmeg is a universally used spice as it is used throughout several cuisines around the world. Nutmeg and mace come from the same fruit although mace is the dried reticulated “aril” of the fruit and nutmeg is the dried seed kernel of the fruit. Nutmeg is produced from...

Nutmeg is the seed that is dried, shelled, and sold for consumption either whole or ground while mace is the “aril” of the fruit consisting of a fleshy network. Nutmeg is native to the Moluccas island but was gradually introduced to India towards the end of the 18th...

Star anise is one of the most popular spices used in various cooking styles all around the world. Star anise also known as anasphal is a medium-sized plant that is native to the Southeastern region of China and Vietnam. The star anise spice comes from the trees...

Star anise is a popular spice all around the world because of its signature odor and hugely beneficial medicinal properties. The spice comes from the tiny pink flowers which are harvested and dried just before ripening and then being made ready for consumption. The...

Mace is considered the refined older sibling of the nutmeg. Nutmeg is the seed that is dried, shelled, and sold for consumption either whole or ground while mace is the “aril” of the fruit consisting of a fleshy network which is then dried and sold for consumption....

It might have never struck you that a common spice such as cinnamon would have different variants. Cinnamon is one of the world’s most used spices as it is used in flavoring sweets and savory items alike in several cuisines all over the world. Cinnamon is the dried...

Cinnamon is possibly the world’s most applied flavor as it is used in flavoring sweets and savory items alike. Cinnamon is the dried inner stem bark of the Cinnamomum Verum trees found in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Cinnamon produced in the southern regions of India...

Nutmeg and mace are the results of the same fruit of the nutmeg tree that is scientifically classified as Myristica frangrans. Mace is considered a native of Indonesia and some Caribbean islands, particularly Grenada. Nutmeg is recognized as the national symbol of...

Black pepper is harvested from the trees scientifically known as “Piper nigrum” from the Piperaceae family. The tree is planted to cultivate its fruit which is usually dried after harvest and used as a spice and seasoning. It is one of the world’s most popular and...

Black Pepper, also known as “the king of spices” is the most cash-earning crop among the many spices that Kerala exports to other countries. Considered as one of the supreme peppers in the world, these berries are grown in the Piper nigrum trees found in the Western...

Cardamom is one of nature’s most aromatic herbs used today with its seeds being one of the most applied flavors in commercial beverages and other popular dishes around the world. Green Cardamom is used as a key ingredient in Indian dishes, desserts, and teas. Green...

Green Cardamom is popularly known as the “Queen of Spices” is widely used throughout the world due to its applicability as a flavoring agent and for its numerous health benefits. The spice is derived from the ripe fruit after being left to dry out after the harvesting...

Ever wondered what white pepper is? Here is a short white pepper evolution tale. Black pepper and white pepper are the birds of the same feather. This means black pepper or the Piper Nigrum plant is the mother of white pepper as well. White pepper is just the ripe...

What is the first thought that springs to your mind when you think about pepper? It has to be the black speck that you often find in your spice box. How about some white specks instead? Does it sound crazy and puzzled? We will figure that out soon. But before that,...

Green peppercorn – The Young Peppercorn Herbs and spices are inevitable in the life of every Indian home. Its importance is not just for the miracle it does to the Indian cuisine but also for their health benefits. These are the troubleshooters of various mild illness...

A sneak peek into the life of spicy bubbles Pepper is the king of spices which was always fought for in ancient times. It was considered as precious as jewelry and a mode of payment even by the highest authorities of a country in history. Indigenous to the Malabar...

How Effective Are Common Spices For Promoting Hair Growth? If you are one among them who adore Rapunzel’s hair and have ever wondered how to get that natural sheen and volume, keep reading because this article lets you get an elixir to healthy-looking hair with the...

Top DIY Spice Blends You Can Try While Cooking Adding and blending a certain amount of spices along with reducing the amount of salt and fat to one’s daily diet is important for consuming a healthy and flavorful meal. Combining the adequate amount of spices is a...

India is the land of spices. For time and time again, over all these years of rich culture and tradition, India has been heartily immersed in the spice trade. No country grows as many kinds of spices as India. It is indeed, without a doubt, the largest producer and...

The Atlantic reports that “the average American eats one in every five meals in her car, one in four Americans eats at least one fast food meal every single day, and the majority of American families report eating a single meal together less than five days a week.”...

Known around the world to have marvelous health benefits, green tea is, without a doubt, the easiest health beverage that can help alleviate a vast range of health problems in the human body. This is simply because green tea is less processed than black tea and...

If nothing cheers you up better than a cup of piping hot tea, this blog is going to transform you from a tea enthusiast into a tea connoisseur who knows their cuppa inside out like a pro. Get ready to discover more about the origin of tea in India, types of tea, best...

दुनिया भर में उपयोग किये जानेवाली एक लोकप्रिय मसाला है ।जायफल.व्यंजनों को अद्वितीय स्वाद देने केलिए इसका इस्तेमाल होता है। इसे कॉफ़ी डेजर्ट और पेय पदार्थों में भी उपयोग किया जा सकता है ।आमतौर पर जायफल को पानी के साथ लिया जाता है।उत्पत्ति: जायफल(Jaiphal)  मिरिस्टिका...

जायफल वृक्ष दो मसालों के लिए काफी मशहूर है , जो है जायफल और जावित्री। इन दोनों का स्वाद और गुण लगभग सामान होता है । जावित्री को अक्सर हल्क़े खाद पदार्थों मे प्रयोग किया जाता है । जावित्री जायफल के उपर का जो छिलका है जो सुगन्धित और दवा मसाला ओषद आदी के काम आता...

लॉंग एक बहुत छोटा सा फूल के आकार का है जो भारतीय मासालों का मुखिया माना जाता है । खाने में एक नया स्वाद और खुशबु लाने के आलावा लॉंग ओषधि के रूप में भी इस्तेमाल की जाती है । छोटा हो या बड़ा कई रोगों को झट से ठीक करने में लॉंग फ़ायदेमंद  पाया गया है ।लॉंगकि उत्पत्ति :...

भारतीय मसालों में इलायची का एक अहम् स्तान रहा है । लगभग हर भारतीय रेडियो में आसानी से मिलनेर वाली इलायची खुशबु का ख़ज़ाना है। इससे खाने में स्वाद और फ्लेवर बटाने के साथ साथ मुँह को ताज़ा रकने में भी उपयोग किया जाता है। स्वीट डिश में इसका फ्लेवर लाजवाब लगता है। इलायची...

दुनिया भर में गरमा गरम चाय के शौक़ीन लोगो की कई नहीं है । ज़्यादातर लोगों के दिन की सुरुवात ही चाय से होती है। पानी जे बाद चाय ऐसा पेय पदार्थ है जो दुनिया में सबसे ज़्यादा पिया जाता है। शुरू में चाय केवल सर्दियों में दवाई कि तरह पी जाती थी। इसे रोज़ा पीने की परंपरा भारत...

Ceylon Cinnamon -A Spice That Lowers Blood Sugar And Fights Diabetes  What more alluring can you have in your spice rack than a mason jar of health-taste balance? Ceylon cinnamon is one wonder spice that is used widely since ancient times in cuisines as well as for...

The wonder spice called black pepper, otherwise known as Kali Mirch in Hindi is not just a wonder spice that gives the flavor and authentic taste to cuisines but also does wonders to your skin. Known for their savory and spicy flavor, black pepper is commonly used to...

If you were let to have a single spice alone in your kitchen, the never-failing answer would be none other than this vintage spice named the black peppercorn. From authentic masala chai to the much-publicized Mexican seasoning, the black peppercorn is the most...

ग्रीन टी के 10 अद्भुत फायदे ग्रीन टी एक प्रकार की चाय है जो कमेलिए सिनेसिस नामक पौदे की पत्तियों से बनायी जाती है । इनके बनाने की प्रक्रिया में ऑक्सीकरण न्यूनतम होता है । इसका उधगम चीन में हुआ था और आगे चलकर एशिया में जापान से मदयपूर्व की कई संस्कृतियों से सम्बंदित...

दालचीनी के १० फाएदे दालचीनी जो लगभग हर भारतीय गलियों में आसानी से मिलते है सर्फ एक मसाला भी नहीं वालकि एक ओषधि भी है।...

How to prepare green tea with honey? What are the health benefits?Does Honey Enhance The Benefits Of Green Tea To Your Body? Green tea and honey are not just for health freaks. In addition to shedding those extra pounds around your belly, the combination of green tea...

Irrespective of age and gender, the entire populace on Mother earth would like to be beauty crowned. But little do many know that a beautiful face and skin regimen is ultimately not getting a Botox done! Homemade face and skincare are not only easy and affordable but...

How do you prepare cinnamon and honey? What are the health benefits of Cinnamon and honey? Surprising Health Benefits Of Honey And Cinnamon Honey and cinnamon have been long-standing in the limelight when it comes to being the 2 most powerful kitchen ingredients as...

दालचीनी क्या है?

दालचीनी का पेड़ हमेशा हराभरा तधा छोटी जाडी जैसा होता है जिनके तन की छाल स चुननकर सुखाई जाती है |

दालचीनी के पेड़ से हमेशा सुगंध आती है और इसका उपयोग मसालोँ  और दवा के तौर पर किया जाता है |इसका तेल भी निकाला जाता है |

क्या है काली मिर्च : किंग ऑफ़ स्पाइस या ब्लैक गोल्ड के नामसे मशहूर काली मिर्च सदियों से राम बाणमाने जाते है| आयुर्वेद में इस मसले को सभी तरह में बक्टे रिया वायरस आदि का नाश करने वाली औषदिमाना जाता है| काली मिर्च में एंटी ऑक्सीडेंट गुण है और यह प्रतिरोथक क्षमता बढ़ाती...

शहद क्या है:

शहद या मधु एक मीटा अरथ तरल  पथार्थ है जॉ मधुमक्खियॉं द्वारा फूलों मैं स्थित मधुरस से तैय्यार कया जाता है |

शहद  मैं वो मीठापन है जो मुक्यता ग्लूकोस और फ्रुक्टोज़ के कारण होता है |

Cinnamon is a very popular spice gracing kitchens all over the world! It is a delicious, widely available spice with many health benefits. Did you know there are two types of Cinnamon in the world? Cinnamon gets its aroma and flavor from essential oils inside the...

काली मिर्च जिनसे हम सब वाकिफ है,लेकिन उनके फायदे से नहीं.एक नज़र सलथे है काली मिर्च के कुछ अनगिनत फायदों से. काली मिर्च (kali mirch) एक फूल वाली बेल है ,जो फल के लिए उपयोगी मने जाते है.वैज्ञानिक रूप से इसे पाइपर नायग्राम कहा जाता है. जब यह सूख जाता है,  थो इसे मसाले के...

A native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, cloves are one of the most important Asian spices. In essence, cloves are the dried aromatic flower buds of the Syzygium Aromaticum tree. The uses of clove are primarily as a flavoring agent and also as a therapeutic agent,...

How We Produce Farm Fresh Raw Honey At Thottam Farm Fresh Made by honey bees, honey is a sweet, thick syrup that is been enjoyed by many people around the world for a wide variety of purposes. However, there are two forms of honey – the regular kind and the raw kind –...

क्या शहद (Shahad) के फायदे से अप्प वाकिफ है ,जो हमारे पूर्वजो के ज़माने से चले आ रहे है? शहद(Shahad) के अनेक फायदों में से कुछ फायदों से ,आपको हम वाकिफ करते है। ओषदि से लेखर पकवान और सौंदर्य वरदक के रूप में  शहद(Shahad) का इस्तेमाल हो रही है। सदियों से चली आ रही है यह...

You’ve just had an extraordinary tutorial session with that Master Chef of a friend, and now want to go ahead and start cooking fantastic new Indian meals yourself by completely utilizing the wide range of spices Indian cuisine offers, right? Your first question right...

What Is White Pepper? White pepper, like black pepper, is a spice produced from the dried fruit of Piper nigrum vines (the pepper plant). Despite similar origins, black pepper and white pepper are very different in their flavor, primarily because of the differences in...

Spices and flavors go hand in hand. In particular, the types of flavor notes in spices used in Indian meals result in a taste experience involves all five senses – sight, smell, taste, touch and sound. When we first engage with food, we are mostly concerned with sight...

In order for us to garner a good understanding of the ways in which dishes around the world use spices, a good first step might just be to learn spices name in various languages – i.e. spices in Tamil, spices in Hindi, spices in Malayalam, spices in English. Here’s a...

For centuries, honey has been used as both a medicinal tool and a delicious cooking ingredient (it’s a healthy substitute to sugar). Let’s take a look at the many health benefits of honey, some of which you might not have known about! 1. Abundance Of Antioxidants ...

Food is undoubtedly one of the greatest forms of art! When you think of it, the merging of several raw ingredients to form a delectable and irresistible dish is pure art. India’s diverse culture makes it impossible for you to choose from a vast array of so many...

Being one of the most celebrated cuisines around the globe, Indian cuisine is known to be regionally diverse and quite complex. But, don’t let this intimidate you from experimenting in the kitchen. We’ve shortlisted eight of our favorite Indian cookbooks so you can...

For most of us, the idea of a good life is traveling, shopping to our heart’s content, being fit and perhaps even being with someone we love. But, a few of us live only to eat good food! We equate a scrumptious meal with a day well spent and are constantly on the...

A piping hot cup of tea just before you begin your day is quite refreshing. It gives you a much-needed kick to go full throttle. While making tea might sound easy, there are actually quite a few elements to pay attention to, such as brewing time, temperature, tea to...

For ages, the non-vegetarian community has asked themselves the following question – “What is the best way to season chicken?” In particular, fitness enthusiasts who consume a lot of chicken due to its protein quantity can find it rather boring after a point....

Cardamom is one of the oldest known spices to exist on this planet! In fact, the ancient king of Babylon (721–701 BC) grew cardamom in his garden. Cardamom uses in India dates back to very ancient times – nearly 5,000 years ago. While it is native to South India, its...

Spices are easily the most versatile additions to otherwise humdrum cooking routines. They take up little room, add flavour, and work up quite the miracle when used the right way. Cinnamon, despite being extremely versatile, is widely known to be used only in desserts...

Flavour. Health. Detoxification. These are the three big words that come to mind when one thinks of pepper. Widely known as the “King of Spices,” black pepper easily makes its way into the kitchen by virtue of the nutritional value it brings to the dining table! All...

The kitchen pantry is an important area of any household because it provides us access to an essential component of our daily needs – nourishment, from food and beverages to everything else in between. If you enjoy sprucing up meals with spices and herbs like a pro,...

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon black tea.” ~ Henry James  And to call it a ceremony, Sir Henry must be quite fond of everything tea-sipping entails! So what is tea, really? And why is it so...

There is a lot of confusion surrounding when to add spices to a child’s diet (or baby food recipes), especially because flavor palettes vary drastically from country to country and family to family. However, it is common practice to spruce up meals for little ones...

Spices like Cinnamon are easily the most versatile additions to otherwise humdrum cooking routines. They take up little room, add flavour, and work up quite the miracle when used the right way. Cinnamon, despite being extremely versatile, is widely known to be used...

Can Ceylon Cinnamon Help You Shed Those Extra Pounds? When it comes to weight loss, everyone needs a quick fix. Be it having a Magic potion or being taken over by a Silver bullet, we all need that one wonder that can burn down that stubborn visceral fat and make you go on a weight-loss