Commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
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Ginger cultivation began in South Asia and has since spread to East Africa and the Caribbeain.Ginger produces clusters of white and pink flower buds that bloom into yellow flowers.Ginger produces a hot, fragrant kitchen spice.Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a...
Like other spices coriander is available throughout the year providing a fragrant flavor that is reminiscent of both citrus peel and sage.
The fruit of the coriander plant contains two seeds which, when dried, are the portions used as the...
Honey bees (or honeybees) are a subset of bees in the primarily distinguished by the production and storage of honey and the construction of perennial, colonial nests out of wax. Honey bees are the only extant members of the tribe Apini, all in the genus Apis. Currently, there are only...
Its leaves are used in many dishes in Sri Lanka and neighbouring countries. Often used in curries, the leaves generally go by the name “curry leaves”, though they are also translated as “Karapincha leaves”It is a small tree, growing...
Commonly known as pandan leaves and is used widely in Southeast Asian cooking as a flavoring. The characteristic aroma of pandan is caused by the aroma
The leaves are used either fresh or dried, and are commercially available in frozen...
Red onions, sometimes called purple onions, are cultivars of the onion with purplish red skin and white flesh tinged with red. These onions tend to be medium to large in size and have a mild to sweet flavor They are often consumed raw, grilled or...
The onion which is also known as the bulb onion,common onionis the most widely cultivated species of the genus. The genus Allium also contains a number of other species variously referred to as onions and cultivated for food, Onions are often chopped and used as an...
Salt is known as Table salt or Rock salt. Salt is one of the basic human taste. For human consumption salt is produced in different forms.Unrefined salt, such as sea salt, Refined salt , such as Table salt &...
Which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. Black pepper is native to south India, Dried ground pepper has been used since antiquity for both its flavour and as a medicine. Black pepper is the world’s most traded spice. It is one of...
