Pumpkin: Nutrient-Rich and Versatile SquashDescription: Pumpkin, a winter squash with a round shape and smooth, ribbed skin, is known for its vibrant orange colour and sweet, slightly nutty flavour. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is cultivated globally.Nutritional Value:Vitamins: Rich in..
Nutritional Value:Protein: Pigeon pea beans are a rich source of plant-based protein, essential for muscle repair and overall growth.Fibre: High in dietary fibre, which supports digestive health, regulates bowel movements, and promotes satiety.Vitamins: Contains significant amounts of vitamin A, vit..
Let's explore how black-eyed peas are used in both North Indian and South Indian cuisines:North India:Dals and Curries: In North Indian cuisine, black-eyed peas, known as "lobia," are often used in preparing various dals (lentil soups) and curries. "Lobia Masala" is a popular dish where black-eyed p..
Appearance: White bitter gourd differs from the more common green bitter gourd in that it has a pale white or ivory-coloured skin. The shape and texture are generally similar to green bitter gourd, elongated with a bumpy exterior.Taste: Like its green counterpart, white bitter gourd has a bitter tas..
Hannu huruli Kayi (Ripe beans) is available in plenty during its season in Karnataka. North Indian style Hannu Huruli Sabzi/gravy with these beans is a big Hit. This Sabzi tastes similar to Rajma masala and goes well with roti, paratha.These Hannu hurlis/Ripe beans are not dried ..
Kakrol, also known as Teasel gourd or Kakrol in Bengali, is a vegetable popular in Bengali cuisine, particularly in the eastern regions of India and Bangladesh. Here's an overview of kakrol:Appearance: Kakrol is a small, green vegetable with a spiky exterior, resembling a tiny cucumber or melon. It ..
Culinary Use: In Karnataka, tapioca (maragenasu) is commonly used in various culinary preparations. It is often boiled and served as a side dish or as a main course with accompaniments like chutney or curry.Preparation: Tapioca is peeled, cleaned, and boiled until tender. It can be sliced and deep-f..
Raw jackfruit, also known as kathal in Hindi and panasakaya in Kannada, is the immature fruit of the jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus). Here's a brief overview:Appearance: Large, green, and spiky exterior, with firm, pale yellow or light green flesh inside.Culinary Uses: Primarily used as a ..
The round bottle gourd a variant of the common bottle gourd. Here's a brief overview:Appearance: The round bottle gourd has a similar shape to the traditional bottle gourd but is typically shorter and more rounded in form. It often has a smooth, light green skin and a pale, spongy flesh inside..
Fresh double beans, also known as fresh lima beans or butter beans when in their green, uncooked state, offer a slightly different culinary experience compared to dried beans. Here's a brief overview:Appearance: Fresh double beans are green, plump, and generally larger than other types of beans. The..