The Sponge gourd, also called the Luffa or Loofah gourd, is a member of the cucumber family. The name Sponge gourd generally refers to the fruit of two species L. cylindrical, which is smooth-skinned with faint ridge lines; and L. acutangula, which has prominent ridges and is known as Angled gourd.
American sweet corn is a delicious bunch of convenient food. It can be used in multiple cuisines as an important food ingredient. It can be eaten raw after boiling or can be added to salads, pasta, pizza, soups, and sandwiches. It is a good source of Vitamin B3 and B6.
The sweet potato or sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting tuberous roots are used as a root vegetable. The young shoots and leaves are sometimes eaten as greens.
The potato is a starchy tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum and is a root vegetable native to the Americas. The plant is a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. The potato is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat in terms of human consumption. More than a billion people worldwide eat potato.
Valor papdi is a low calorie vegetable and low carb vegetable which is perfect for a weight loss diet. Papdi beans are best suited for cooked applications such as stir-frying, baking, boiling, and saut�©ing. They are used extensively in Indian cuisine. Papdi beans can be added to salads, curries, soups, stews, and casseroles, or served as a stand-alone side dish.
White onion or Allium cepa (â??sweet onionâ??) are a cultivar of dry onion which have a distinct light and mild flavour profile. Much like red onions, they have a high sugar and low sulphur content, and thus have a relatively short shelf life.
Daikon or mooli, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus, is a mild-flavored winter radish usually characterized by fast-growing leaves and a long, white, napiform root. Originally native to continental East Asia,[4] daikon is harvested and consumed throughout the region, as well as in South Asia, and is available internationally. In some locations daikon is planted for its ability to break up compacted soils and recover nutrients, but not harvested.0
The brown onion or yellow onion is a variety of dry onion with a strong flavour. They have a greenish-white, light yellow, or white inside; its layers of papery skin have a yellow-brown or pale golden colour. It is higher in sulphur content than the white onion, which gives it a stronger, more complex flavour.
Also known as scallions or green onions, spring onions are in fact very young onions, harvested before the bulb has had a chance to swell. Both the long, slender green tops and the small white bulb are edible, and are good either raw or cooked. They have a similar flavour to onions, but are much milder.
Amla are small, round berries with light-green skin. The skin is almost translucent, with 6 to 8 faint yellow striations, making the Amla appear to be segmented. The skin is tough, yet thin with a flesh that is crisp and juicy with a taste both sour and bitter. The flesh of an Amla is also somewhat astringent.
Praecitrullus fistulosus, commonly known as Tinda, also called Indian squash, round melon, Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian baby pumpkin, is a squash-like cucurbit grown for its immature fruit, a vegetable especially popular in South Asia. It is the only member of the genus Praecitrullus.
Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as scarlet gourd, tindora and kowai fruit, is a tropical vine. It grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the Indian states, where it forms a part of the local cuisine. Coccinia grandis is cooked as a vegetable.
The 'Gir Kesar' mango, also called Kesar, is a mango cultivar grown in the foothills of Girnar in Gujarat, western India. The mango is known for its bright orange colored pulp and was given the geographical indication status in 2011. The biggest market of Gir Kesar is in Talala Gir known as a Mango Market Yard.
Pistachio Powder is produced by grinding Shelled Pistachio, carefully selected according to strict quality control measures.
Walnut Kernels are the edible, wrinkled, brown-colored nuts, enclosed in a brown seed coat. They are obtained from the walnut trees, belonging to the Juglandaceae family, in the genus, Juglan. The kernels have two bumpy lobes that look like abstract butterflies.
Walnut Kernels are the edible, wrinkled, brown-colored nuts, enclosed in a brown seed coat. They are obtained from the walnut trees, belonging to the Juglandaceae family, in the genus, Juglan. The kernels have two bumpy lobes that look like abstract butterflies.
The green grapes are dehydrated away from the sunlight to produce raisins that are densely packed with potassium, iron, and vitamins. These long green raisins are a gluten free alternative for your body and taste buds. They are a great source of carbohydrates for quick energy.
Raisins are widely used in cooking especially in sweet dishes, desserts, cakes, muffins, snacks & savouries even ice-cream. Raisins contain healthy vitamins and minerals. They are also fat-free and cholesterol-free, high in antioxidants, and an excellent source of fibre.
Almonds are one of the most nutrient-dense foods around. Just one handful (30g or around 23 almonds) per day offers an impressive array of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to keep you going throughout the day.
Almond meal, almond flour or ground almond is made from ground sweet almonds. Almond flour is usually made with blanched almonds, whereas almond meal can be made with whole or blanched almonds. The consistency is more like corn meal than wheat flour.
