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Nutmeg (also known as pala in Indonesia) is one of the two spices the other being mace derived from several species of tree in the genus Myristica. The most important commercial species is Myristica fragrans, an evergreen tree indigenous to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas (or Spice Islands) of Indonesia.
Nutmeg is the seed of the tree, roughly egg-shaped and about 20 to 30 mm (0.8 to 1.2 in) long and 15 to 18 mm (0.6 to 0.7 in) wide, and weighing between 5 and 10 g (0.2 and 0.4 oz) dried, while mace is the dried "lacy" reddish covering or aril of the seed. The first harvest of nutmeg trees takes place 79 years after planting, and the trees reach full production after twenty years. Nutmeg is usually used in powdered form. This is the only tropical fruit that is the source of two different spices, obtained from different parts of the plant. Several other commercial products are also produced from the trees, including essential oils, extracted oleoresins, and nutmeg butter.
CULINARY USES
Nutmeg and mace have similar sensory qualities, with nutmeg having a slightly sweeter and mace a more delicate flavour. Mace is often preferred in light dishes for the bright orange, saffron-like hue it imparts. Nutmeg is used for flavouring many dishes, usually in ground or grated form, and is best grated fresh in a nutmeg grater.
In Penang cuisine, dried, shredded nutmeg rind with sugar coating is used as toppings on the uniquely Penang ais kacang. Nutmeg rind is also blended (creating a fresh, green, tangy taste and white colour juice) or boiled (resulting in a much sweeter and brown juice) to make iced nutmeg juice.
In Indian cuisine, nutmeg is used in many sweet, as well as savoury, dishes (predominantly in Mughlai cuisine). It is also added in small quantities as a medicine for infants. It may also be used in small quantities in garam masala. Ground nutmeg is also smoked in India.
Mace ( jayitri), Kolkata, West Bengal, India In Indonesian cuisine, nutmeg is used in various dishes, mainly in many soups, such as soto soup, baso soup or sup kambing.
In Middle Eastern cuisine, ground nutmeg is often used as a spice for savoury dishes.
In original European cuisine, nutmeg and mace are used especially in potato dishes and in processed meat products; they are also used in soups, sauces, and baked goods. It is also commonly used in rice pudding. In Dutch cuisine, nutmeg is added to vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and string beans. Nutmeg is a traditional ingredient in mulled cider, mulled wine, and eggnog. In Scotland, mace and nutmeg are usually both essential ingredients in haggis.
In Italian cuisine, nutmeg is almost uniquely used as part of the stuffing for many regional meat-filled dumplings like tortellini, as well as for the traditional meatloaf.
Japanese varieties of curry powder include nutmeg as an ingredient.
In the Caribbean, nutmeg is often used in drinks such as the Bushwacker, Painkiller, and Barbados rum punch. Typically, it is just a sprinkle on the top of the drink.
The pericarp (fruit/pod) is used in Grenada and also in Indonesia to make jam, or is finely sliced, cooked with sugar, and crystallised to make a fragrant candy.
In the US, nutmeg is known as the main pumpkin pie spice and often shows up in simple recipes for other winter squashes such as baked acorn squash.
Incredibly popular black pepper, often referred as king of spice, is a well-known spice since ancient times. Thepeppercorn plant is native to tropical evergreen rain forest of South Indian state, Kerala, from where it spread to rest of the world. The Pepper fruit, also known as the peppercorn, is actually a berry obtained from pepper plant.
Botanically, peppercorn belongs to the family ofPiperaceaeof the genus of piper; and known scientifically asPiper nigrum. It is a perennial vine and climber that requires supporting tree or pole to grow in height; thus it has similar growth characteristics that ofbeetle leafplant. The pepper plant start producing small round berries after about three to four years ofplantation. Technically, the pepper berry is a drupe, measuring about 5 mm in diameter, containing a single large seed at its center.
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Mints are aromatic, almost exclusively perennial, rarely annual, herbs. They have wide-spreading underground rhizomes and erect, branched stems. The mint powder is prepared from dried mint leaves.The mint leaf, fresh or dried, is the culinary source of mint. Dried mint powder is usually preferred as fresh mint has a short shelf life and is perishable.Mint powder is easy to store and can be added to any recipe of choice throughout the tear. Mint powder are used in teas, beverages, jellies, syrups, candies, and ice creams.
Degi Mirch is a spice and refers to dried fruits of chili peppers. It can also be grounded to fine powder. It comes in crimson red colour. The stronger the color, the stronger the flavor. As the ground chili pepper ages, it loses the color and the flavor. The flavour can range from mild to spicy hot
Safed Musli has very good ayurvedic medicinal use. It is a rich source of over 25 alkaloids, vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, steroids saponins and polysachharides etc. Musli or Talamuli ha.s been used iii the indigenous systeni of medicine for a long period. According to Bhavprakash the drug is sweet, cooling, mucilaginous increases Kapha and reduces `Pitta daha and acts as stimulant, it gives strength Mush prepared as a paste with goats milk or honey and applied locally over the face, brightens the complexion of the face.
It is extensively used by the Ayurvedic practitioners for a wide variety of ailments and particularly an ingredient of aphrodisiac preparations.
Multani mitti, better known as the Fullers earth is a clay substance that is hugely popular for its healing property against acne and blemishes. It is very rich in magnesium chloride which helps to reduce acne. Originally used as an absorbent in the wool industry this ingredient is now greatly used in many skin care products. You can use it as a cleanser, toner and most importantly as multani mitti facial packs, which are very popular. Its very pocket friendly and has no side effects either. Go natural this time to have a glowing skin. It is sweat resistant and can also be used to improve your hair condition. But for today I will concentrate on benefits of multani mitti on face, skin and health.
Black turmeric which is known as kali haldi in native Indian tongue is used for tantric rituals. Black turmeric has a great deal of importance as it is used for vashikaran purposes. Black turmeric is usually dark red in colour but it appears to be a dark black or brown. Ideally kali haldi should only be used for spiritual purposes. Kali haldi is also a wealth giver. It brings health, wealth and prosperity to anyone who puts this in their cash box. Kali Haldi may be wrapped in red cloth and worshipped daily. Kali haldi starts showing its effect to the owner in 11 days. Many people apply tilak of kali haldi in order to attract people towards them. A kali haldi tilak should always be applied if you are facing court matters. Ladies may use kali haldi as a face pack.
Alum is an extremely astringent crystal of potassium aluminum sulfate. Alum is both a particular chemical compound and a group of chemical compounds. The exact compound is the hydrated potassium aluminum sulfate (Potassium alum). Alum refers to two double salts, potassium aluminum phosphate and ammonium aluminum sulphate. These are usually called common or ordinary alum. Alum is a popular ingredient. Alum is a natural mineral that is found in both ground and surface water, and in the food we eat. Potassium alum is the common form of alum available commercially, although both soda alum and ammonium alum are manufactured. As, alum originated naturally before 2, 000 years ago, people across many cultures found a number of uses of alum. Until the early part of this century, alum was used as an ingredient in baking powder. It has also been used for giving crispness to pickles and maraschino cherries and to harden gelatin. Medical and health care professionals, often use alum to treat injuries and illness
These round, sour berries have been used for centuries in India as a natural cleansing soap. They contain a large amount of Saponin in their shells, which acts as natural and gentle cleanser when it comes in contact with water. Aritha is known in the Southern regions of India as "Kunkudukai."
Before there was shampoo, there was shikakai. An ancient hair growth-promoting cleanser, shikakai is an herbal powder made from the fruit pods of the Acacia Concinna tree. Acacia Concinna is a shrub-like tree that grows in the hot, arid plains of Southern India. Known for its hair rejuvenating properties, shikakai is used in its raw, powdered form and as an extract that's added to shampoos and other hair products.
Shilajit is a thick, sticky tar-like substance with a colour ranging from white to dark brown (the latter is more common), sometimes found in Caucasus mountains, Altai Mountains, and Tibet mountains and mountains of Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan. Shilajit is a blackish-brown exudation, of variable consistency, obtained from steep rocks of different formations found in the Altai Mountains It is used in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine. It has been reported to contain at least 85 minerals in ionic form, as well as triterpenes, humic acid and fulvic acid
Amla or the Indian gooseberry is also available in dried form, letting you enjoy its many health giving benefits round the year. Amla or the Indian gooseberry has been known to ayurvedic sages since millennia. It is considered amrut or the elixir of life, perhaps the only one of its kind to actually bestow good health, raise immunity and lengthen your life span.
Dry Amla Candy : Amla is amrut or the elixir of life and a little every day keeps you in top health. You get maximum benefits when you consume fresh fruits but some fruits are not available round the year. The best way to get the goodness of such fruits or berries is to use the dried form.
Benefits Of Rosewater For Skin: Rosewater helps to maintain your skins pH balance. It helps fight acne, dermatitis and eczema. Rose water hydrates, revitalizes and moisturizes the skin, and makes it smooth. It also helps to heal scars, cuts and wounds. Rose water cools the skin. It helps to tone the skin. It also has anti-bacterial properties. The antioxidant properties of rose water help to strengthen skin cells and regenerate skin tissues. The nourishing and moisturizing properties of rose water enhance the quality of hair. Rose water helps to treat mild scalp inflammations and dandruff that are caused by fungal infections. It also helps to revitalize aging skin and keeps fine lines and wrinkles at bay
Kewra water is extract distilled from the pandanus flower, used to flavor drinks and desserts in indian cuisine. Kewra water is one of the most popular perfumes extracted and used in india since ancient times. It is used for scenting clothes, cosmetics, soaps, hair oils, tobacco and agarbati. kewra water is used for flavoring various foods, sweets syrups and soft drinks. The use of kewra water is very common on festival occasion, weddings and other social functions in north india. The kewra water is considered as stimulant and antispasmodic and is useful in rheumatoid arthritis. Kewra water is an aromatic water made from the distilled flowers of the tropical kewra plant (pandanusodoratissimus). Kewra flowers have a sweet, perfumed, fruity flavor similar to that of rose flowers. Kewra water is used in indian and asian cooking to flavor meats, desserts and drinks
Benefits of Night Jasmine (Harsinghar) Night Jasmine (Harsinghar) is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, expectorant, bitter, tonic, febrifuge and a mild purgative. The flowers are bitter astringent, ophthalmic, stomachic and carminative. Night Jasmine is very useful in treating constipation in children. The leaves are used in Ayurvedic medicine, to treat sciatica, arthritis, fevers, rheumatism and various painful conditions. Its leaves are also blend into a paste and used in skin related troubles, especially ringworm. The fresh leaves are boiled in mustard oil and used externally for treating ringworm. The seeds are crushed and the aqueous paste is applied externally on the piles. They are also useful in treating baldness, scurvy and affections of the scalp. The decoction of night jasmine flowers is used in treating gout. Night Jasmine (Harsinghar) is also used to treat anxiety, restlessness, headaches, gastritis, hepatitis, diarrhea, vertigo and dysmenorrhoea. Recommended Dosage : 3 to 5 g
Coconut is a mature fruit of the cocos nucifera palm. It is one of very versatile and indispensable food item for millions of inhabitants in South and South-East Asia, and Pacific islands. It is one of the most sought-after ingredients in the kitchen since it employed in almost each and every recipe prepared in these parts of the world. Cocos nucifera belongs to the large Palmaceae family of palm trees. Coco palm grows well under tropical climates. The palm requires moist, sandy, well-drained soil and flourishes well all along the saline-rich coastal regions.
Coconut is a very versatile and indispensable food item for most people under the tropical belt. It is a complete food rich in calories, vitamins, and minerals. A medium-size nut carrying 400 g edible meat and some 30-150 ml of water may provide almost all the daily-required essential minerals, vitamins, and energy of an average-sized individual.
The Bel fruit, in actuality, is an herb with the botanical name of Limonia acidissima. Bel fruit has other names like wood apple, elephant apple and monkey fruit. In some parts of the world, this fruit is called elephant apple because its a favorite food of elephants, while in other areas, it gets the name wood apple because of its hard wooden shell. It is actually considered sacred by Hindus, and is widely cultivated and eaten in India. The wood apple tree is native to India, but is also found in Sri Lanka, Thailand, and various other regions in the southern part of Asia. The tree can grow up to 30 feet in height, and the edible fruits are 5-9cm in diameter. Their shells are tough, and the inside is brownish pulp and small white seeds. The pulp can be eaten raw, but it is popularly scooped out and frozen, or made into jam. It can also be mixed with coconut milk for a delicious, health beverage, or frozen into ice cream!
The health benefits of Bel Fruit or Wood Apple include relief from constipation, indigestion, peptic ulcer, piles, respiratory problems, diarrhea, and dysentery.It also boosts the immune system, fights off bacterial and viral infections, reduces inflammation and various inflammatory conditions, prevent cancer, increases milk production for nursing mothers, cures diabetes, increases ocular health, and helps prevent various sexual dysfunctions.
This plant should not be confused with the unrelated Eleocharis dulcis, also called a water chestnut. Eleocharis is also an aquatic plant raised for food since ancient times in China. Eleocharis dulcis is a sedge, whose round, crisp-fleshed corms are common in Western-style Chinese food.
A concentratedEssence made from pandanus flowers used to flavor meats, desserts and beverages in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
A concentrated Essence made from pandanus flowers used to flavor meats, desserts and beverages in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
You can enjoy soya chunks in a salad. Being high in protein it is extremely filling. You can add them to stews and soups, or use them to add volume and nutrition to subzis. Soya nuggets with pasta perked up with mixed herbs is truly delicious. To make a tasty and healthy salad, first grate radish and carrot. Chop cabbage and cut tomatoes, onions and cucumber into rings. Arrange grated vegetables in the centre, and rings on the side. Mix nuggets in cream and put in the centre. Sprinkle lemon juice, vinegar and salt on top, and serve the Soya Nugget Salad with pav buns.
Bura is sugar heated so that it loses its water of crystallization and then powdered to get rid of any lumps which are formed. In northern India and Gujarat this form of sugar is taken with rice-ghee, Chapatti-ghee combination. For making laddu my mom used to use bura rather than sugar powder. When I got married I wanted to know why I should do this extra work. So on inquiring from her she told me the secret of tasty laddu. Because when I used powdered sugar then the texture and taste of laddu did not come out same as the laddu she used to make. She told me that bura makes the laddu very tasty and gives slightly grainy texture. Since then 32 years have passed by and I have never prepared any type of laddu without bura. now be it deepawali, Holi or any festival my preparations for the festivals start by making Bura.
Many of us feel that intake of sugar increases our weight.But instead of sugar everyone can take jaggery.There are many health benefits of jaggery.Daily every one takes sugar by mixing it with milk.Instead of that taking milk by mixing it with jaggery is very good for health and beauty.Daily we drink milk to make our bones strong.But it can be made more useful my mixing with jaggery. Jaggery is one of the common sweeteners used in the preparation of various dishes in many parts of the world. Although jaggery and sugar are formed from the same sources, they are much different in their appearance, properties and benefits. Jaggery is prepared from the sap or juice of plants such as sugarcane and date palm. It is used to make candies, toffees, jaggery cakes and many other sweet preparations. It is also used in the preparation of alcoholic beverages. Jaggery is a healthy alternative to white sugar and is commonly known as medicinal sugar, because of its various health benefits. Jaggery is used to make numerous sweet and savory preparations, especially is Asian population. Gujaratis use jaggery in all their food preparations. Jaggery have many health benefits as compared to sugar.
Nutrela also known as Soy Mealmaker is a line of high-protein foods in form of soy chunks, nuggets, granules and mini-chunks.
These granules and chunks can be cooked by interchanging them with certain meat preparations in many recipes. Meant especially for those who are seeking to go aboard a vegetarian diet, or simply wishing to reap the health benefits of Nutrela, soya chunks nutrition, soya beans, soya bean benefits, Nutrela soya chunks can be an excellent add up to a diet. Every 100 grams of Nutrela contains about 336 calories and is cent percent vegetarian.
Sattu is a special unique drink with a good source of natural fibre and carbohydrates. It refreshes the brain. It contains no artificial colour and any type of chemical. It is the best drink for whole family. It is made with , Roasted gram and barley (jaw ) it gives power and easy to digest.
Sattu is a flour consisting of a mixture of ground pulses and cereals from India. The dry powder is prepared in various ways as a principal or secondary ingredient of dishes.
Sattu is a special unique drink with a good source of natural fibre and carbohydrates. It refreshes the brain. It contains no artificial colour and any type of chemical. It is the best drink for whole family. It is made with , Roasted gram and barley (jaw ) it gives power and easy to digest
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Aam papad or Amawat (Hindi:) or Mamidi Tandra (Telugu: ) or Aamsotto (Bengali:) is a traditional Indian snack. It is a fruit leather made out of mango pulp mixed with concentrated sugar solution and sun dried. It is a part of the South Indian and North Indian cuisine and is available is numerous varieties all over North India. Traditional Aam Papad is sweet, although it is available in different varieties. It can be preserved for months making it popular in the off season of mangoes. A village Atryapuram in Rajahmundry is popular for mamidi tandra.
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Namkeens add a Special touch to every occasion. And in India, especially Indore, namkeens form an integral part of Celebration, be it Marriage or Birth of Child or Festivals. And we have been trying to make every occasion a special one with our products. We have been preparing Namkeen from generations in the traditional Indori method, giving hygiene the top priority. So the next time you get the urge to eat, make sure it is from Nekiji.
Pateesa (also known as Patisa, Sohan Papdi, Son Papri or Soan Papdi) is a popular Pakistani and Indian dessert. It is usually cube-shaped or served as flakes, and has a crisp and flaky texture. Pateesa is said to have originated in Punjab while some feel it originated in Uttar Pradesh.
The betel nut is an integral part of the daily or ritualistic Pooja. It is also popularly used in the age old-custom of Indian eating. The supari is symbolic of the nut of the ego that must be offered on the altar of God. It represents the hard, coarse qualities that must be surrendered to God, leaving only the soft, pure qualities. Mostly symbolic the Supari is many a times traditionally represented as the Nine planets (in the Navgrah Pooja) and takes the form of Deities like Brahma, Surya and others during different Poojas. The betel nut can also represent a human being. In Maharashtra, the wife's presence is must at important religious rituals. But if she is away or dead, a betel nut wrapped in a cloth can represent her. In Bengal, betel nut is believed to carry magical properties. it is placed under the pillow at night so that the sleeping person can see his future in dreams.
LOBAN as sold in the market is a resin of a tree, Styrax benzoin. It is extracted by making an incision on the stem of the tree, the secreting liquid is collected, dried and sold for usage. Though the trees of Loban are found in India, the maximum Loban is imported from Thailand, Malaysia and the Islands of the East Indies.
LOBAN as sold in the market is a resin of a tree, Styrax benzoin. It is extracted by making an incision on the stem of the tree, the secreting liquid is collected, dried and sold for usage. Though the trees of Loban are found in India, the maximum Loban is imported from Thailand, Malaysia and the Islands of the East Indies.
Today, long pepper is a very rare ingredient in European cuisines, but it can still be found in Indian, and Nepalese vegetable pickles, some North African spice mixtures, and in Indonesian and Malaysian cooking. It is readily available at Indian grocery stores, where it is usually labeled pippali.
Fenugreek seeds, an ancient spice, with a slightly bitter taste, are small, hard, yellowish-brown, smooth and oblong shaped.The fresh tender green leaves of the fenugreek plant, called methi or menthi, have a bitter-sweet flavor and used as a regular green vegetable in Indian cuisine like dals and vegetables. Fenugreek seeds can be sprouted, have a slight pungent-sweet flavor and used to prepare salads. The dried form of fenugreek leaves, called kasoori methi, is a popular spice used to enhance the flavor of Indian dishes. Fenugreek seeds should be lightly dry roasted before using to enhance the flavor of the dish and reduce the bitterness of the spice. The more you roast, the more the bitterness. Adding these dry roasted seeds as it is or in powdered form to a gravy or dal dish lends the dish a tangy and mellow characteristic curry flavor. Soaking the seeds in water overnight, makes them soft and jelly-like and these swelled up seeds can be easily made into a paste. The six tastes, sweet, salty, sour, bitter, astringent, bitter and hot, advocated by Ayurveda balances our diet for optimum health and nutrition and an easy way to get the bitter taste to our diet is to add fenugreek seeds to our foods.
One of the first aromatic globally traded spice in the world. Used in cooking, house decorations, teas and more. In the early days, cloves were used for tooth pain and bad breath, long before it was used for baking. Now, it used as a common spice- no kitchen would be complete with out it. Eating cloves is said to be an aphrodisiac. Therapeutic uses: Antimetic, anesthetic and antiseptic properties, ease toothaches, treat worms & relieve congestion. Brings a deep "sweet" flavor to baked goods like cinnamon.
