Argan or Argania spinosa is a species of tree native to the Southwestern parts of Morocco and the Western Mediterranean regions. It produces a fruit that has a sweet aroma…Read more
Considered to be one of the most expensive spices in the world, Saffron not only adds a beautiful yellow color and flavor to food but is also filled with numerous…Read more
Sweet, sour and deliciously tangy, tamarind is the pod-like fruit of the tamarind tree. It is one on the common ingredients used in south Asian cooking. In addition to its…Read more
They might look small and unappealing, but cloves are super foods when it comes to nutrition and health benefits. They are the unopened flower buds of the evergreen clove tree…Read more
As the name implies, the bottle gourd is a bottle shaped vegetable that is cultivated in the subtropical and tropical parts of the world. Also known by various names such…Read more
Kamut or khorasan wheat is an ancient type of wheat grain which derives its name from a historical region of the present day Afghanistan known as khorasan. Although this wheat…Read more
Lima beans are one of the most ancient beans cultivated globally today. They are fond by many for it starchy and delicate flavor. Lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) are also popularly…Read more
Okra, also known as Lady’s finger or Gumbo is a very popular vegetable used all over the world. It is considered to be a health food because of the presence…Read more
Jaggery may be popular as a sweetening agent but only few people are aware of its numerous health benefits and medicinal uses. It is made from cane juice, date or…Read more
Fennels seeds are a must have spice in your pantry that can add flavor and aroma to your dishes. Fennel has been mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon herbal manuscript called the…Read more
Often referred to as the aristocrat of fruits, custard apple is a sweet and juicy fruit that is bursting with flavor and nutrition. Although not a very attractive fruit to…Read more
Extremely popular in the tropical and subtropical parts of the world, guava (Psidium guajava) is a fruit which is well-liked for its unique taste and flavor. Bursting with nutrients and…Read more
If you love eating Chinese food, you would have probably come across the Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) already. It is commonly used in Chinese cooking and is well-liked for…Read more
Cilantro or Coriander as we popularly know is common to our kitchen. This herb is native to Eurasia and widely used globally. While Chinese parsley or dhania are some of…Read more
Green banana is the unripe form of the same yellow bananas that we eat as a snack. The difference here is that the green ones are a lot more firm…Read more