Longans also known the ” Dragon eye fruits” or Euphoria are delicious sweet tiny fruits.
Longans: Nutrition, Medicinal, and Culinary usage
Tag: Lesser known ingredients
Moras Thepla Recipe for the Monsoons
Moras thepla, is a classic thepla recipe with Moras Bhaji.
Hurda: The Gluten free winter delicacy
Hurda parties are quite popular in Maharashtra during winters around late December and January. These parties are conducted by the farmers on their farms wherein they welcome guests to experience the joy of nature, freshly harvested grains are roasted and served along with beverages like buttermilk or sugar cane juice.
Avocado-nutritional benefits and usage.
Avocado is a tropical fruit which is a powerhouse of nutrients and healthy fats. It is often known as a superfood and is used in a variety of dishes right from dips to starters. With globalization, it is now easily available in the local market.
Green Garlic
Green Garlic is a young garlic plant that looks absolutely beautiful. The foliage is flat, a single garlic clove at the base and has lush long roots. Every inch of the plant is edible.
Kante Kanagi/ Kante kanang/ Nana Kizhangu
Kante Kanagi / Kante kanang/ Nana Kizhangu belongs to the yam family. It is also known as lesser yam and is grown in the regions of Kerala, Goa, and in Kokan (Maharashtra).
Pumpkin Flower – The Edible Flower
Pumpkin flower is one of the edible flowers that are a part of many Indian cuisines. The pumpkin flowers are bright yellow to orange blooms. They are fragile and beautiful. The flowers taste absolutely delicious. Since we grew pumpkin this year, we had plenty of these beauties. We used some of the pumpkin flowers while …