Badishep served after meals
Fennel seeds and beautiful green seeds that grow in picturesque bunches. They have a distinct taste of their own and are widely used in Indian Cuisine.
It originated in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean regions. Currently grows mainly in the US, France, Russia, and India.
Foeniculum vulgare
Saunf ( Hindi/Punjabi ), Badishep ( Marathi), Badisopu ( Kanada), Madhurika ( Sanskrit )
While both are spice and distantly related, they have their distinct differences.
Fennel is green, larger in size, sweeter in taste, and has a distinct taste/aroma. On the other hand, cumin is brown smaller in size and has an earthy flavour.
In terms of culinary use, Cumin is mainly used in savory dishes fennel is used in both sweet and savory dishes.
100 gm of the seeds give 345 kcal, 52.29 gm of Carbohydrates, 15.8 gm of Protein, 14.87 gm of fat, and 39.8 gm of fibre.
It is a source of many vitamins like Vit. A, K, B complexes, C, and minerals like calcium, magnesium, etc. It also contains fibre, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.
These seeds help to manage acidity, improve digestion, avoid bad breath, and reduce gas. They are used widely in traditional medicine and home remedies.
While Fennel has a lot of benefits, being mindful about how much is consumed is very important. Avoid overuse, just because it is beneficial.
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