Kaloji is a very popular spice in India. It is used to make various mouthwatering dishes. It is extensively used in almost every Indian cuisine. That is why many people may think that kalonji plant is native to India. But it is not true. This plant is native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia. But nowadays it is cultivated various parts across the world. This spice is often called black cumin. It has a very strong aroma. That is why people add it to many dishes. It makes food more flavorful and enjoyable. Do you know what is called kalonji seeds in English? [Read more…] about Kalonji seeds in English; Meaning of Kalonji in English
Spices
Radhuni spice in English; Radhuni seeds in English
Radhuni is a popular spice in West Bengal as well as Bangladesh. This spice is widely used in Bengali cuisine. It is hardly used in other parts of the country. Its fresh leaves are used as herbs in Thailand. So if you are living outside Bengal then you may face difficulties to get this spice. This spice has a strong smell and one or two pinches are enough a dish. It is often used in Bengali spice mixture panch phoron in some parts of this region. This spice is known as radhuni in West Bengal & Bangladesh. But do you know what is it called in English? What is radhuni seed in English? [Read more…] about Radhuni spice in English; Radhuni seeds in English
Hing spice in English; Hing in English name; Heeng meaning
Hing is a popular spice in Indian subcontinent. It is used to enhance flavor of many traditional dishes. Almost every household must have a small bottle of hing in their kitchen inventory. It is extensively use in Northern Indian cuisines or South Indian cuisines. There are so many Indian dishes that you can not make without using heeng. You can say that it is an indispensable part of Indian cooking. Many people would say it has bad smell and it seriously tastes bitter. That is why it is also called a ‘devil’s dung’. But do you know what is called hing spice in English? How many of you know actual meaning hing in English? [Read more…] about Hing spice in English; Hing in English name; Heeng meaning
Grow this plant to enjoy mango flavored dishes throughout the year
This is really a magical plant. It has a very strong aroma. It smells like mango. But it is not a mango, it is a spice. Yes, I am talking about mango flavored ginger. Many of you are aware of it. But many people do not know much about this spice. It is a very special type of spice that has the aroma of both ginger as well as mango. I use it to make various dishes & drinks. It helps to bring mouthwatering mango flavor in your dish. Though it is not always easily available in many markets. So it is better to grow a lot of mango-ginger to avoid artificial mango flavor throughout the year. [Read more…] about Grow this plant to enjoy mango flavored dishes throughout the year
Indian spices name in Hindi and English
Indian spices are popular across the world since last thousands of years. India started exporting various spices across the globe thousands of years back. Indian people use different types of aromatic spices to make delicious dishes based on their food culture. You can find usage of various special spices in different states across this country. These spices has different names in different regional languages. So it becomes very crucial to know Indian spices name in Hindi as well as in English too while you are migrating from one state to another. Otherwise, you may face difficulties when you are shopping such things. [Read more…] about Indian spices name in Hindi and English