The lotus flower, a gorgeous pink-hued or white flowering perennial water plant, India’s national flower, is known as “Kamal” or “Padmini.” The lotus plant has the scientific name Nelumbo nucifera and belongs to the Nelumbonaceae family. It is a sacred plant that represents divine beauty and purity. Lotus plants thrive in the mud of shallow […]

Everyone talks about strawberries, blueberries, and cranberries. However, most people haven’t heard about the bilberry, the plant relative to traditional berries, including blueberries and huckleberries. Bilberry, which means dark berry, is a plant native to northern Europe. These tiny, round fruits are high in anthocyanin, a chemical that gives them their distinctive dark purple colour. […]

Kimchi, the Korean national dish, has been cherished and eaten by many people in East Asia for centuries. It is known to have a spicy taste and typically forms the main ingredient of a side dish with other vegetables. As a common condiment, it is highly beneficial for health. Typically, kimchi gets made by fermenting […]

Sorrel is also known as spinach dock. It is a tart flavoured leaf that has numerous medicinal properties because it is a rich source of several nutrients and vitamins. Besides many macronutrients and micronutrients, it is a good source of protein. As a result, sorrel leaves can be a part of various healthy meals and […]

Serrano peppers (Capsicum Annuum) are a type of spicy chilli pepper. Initially, it was popular only in Mexican cuisine, but now is used globally. The term ‘serrano’ is a Spanish word that means ‘from the mountains,’ referring to the Sierra mountain ranges in the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo, where serrano peppers first grew. […]

The tangelo resembles a little orange. Usually, one confuses it with a tangerine. They are similar but different because tangelo is a citrus hybrid cross between a mandarin orange or tangerine and a pomelo or grapefruit. The name comes from tangerine and pomelo. Tangelo comes from fruits from the Citrus Reticulata and Citrus Maxima families. […]

Pomelo, scientifically known as Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis, is known in Hindi as “Chakotra,” Sanskrit as “Karuna,” and Bengali as “Batabilebu,” Telugu as “Pamparapanasa,” and Tamil as “Bambilimaas.” It is the largest of all the fruits in the Rutaceae family’s citrus variety. According to studies, pomelo peel extract can reduce body weight and blood […]

Elderberry, scientifically known as Sambucus nigra, is a dark purple berry of European origin. It is used in folk medicine to treat colds and flu because of its antioxidant properties, which help reduce inflammation and the effects of colds and influenza. Further, it helps in boosting the immune system and has antiviral and antibacterial properties.   […]

Aronia Berry, also called chokeberries, has a scientific name, Aronia Melanocarpa. It belongs to the plant family Rosacea and sub-family Amygdaloideae. This berry grows 2 to 3 meters and has white flowers that produce small dark purple berries. They have their origin in Europe and parts of North America. It has a perfect amount of […]

Carrots are highly nutritious and are a powerhouse of benefits because of their numerous nutrients and health advantages. Carrots are popular as sides to many cooked, baked and grilled dishes. However, the carrots we see today have had many avatars. For starters, carrots have never looked like they do now. They were once violet, white, […]

India, one of the largest exporters of fennel seeds/saunf (as it is popularly known), uses it voraciously due to its benefits. People from diverse cultures prefer consuming fennel seeds owing to their various medicinal properties. For instance, Indian families often consume fennel seeds after having their meal for healthier and faster digestion. Fennel seeds are […]

Dandelions greens are perennial plants native to temperate regions in the Northern hemisphere. People have been using them throughout history as food and herbs. The scientific name taraxacum originated in medieval Persian writings of pharmacy. At the same time, the English name dandelion comes from the french word dent de lion, meaning “lion’s tooth”. The […]

Soursop (Annona muricata) is a fruit that resembles a custard apple. It has a spine studded surface and is oval in shape, with whitish, fibrous pulpy flesh hidden behind the spine-covered green skin. This fruit is extensively distributed and endemic to tropical America and Caribbean areas. It belongs to the Annonaceae family and is in […]

Cannellini beans, well known as white kidney beans, are popular in Italian cuisine, particularly Tuscan dishes. They are creamy-white, with a puffy texture and a little bitter, mild flavour when cooked. When uncooked, cannellini beans are kidney-shaped and have a robust seed coat. These beans grow best in well-draining clay loam with plenty of moisture […]

Frozen berries are a perfect filling for baked foods like cobblers, muffins and pies. They are the frozen and stored variants of your favourite berries that do not offer the same nutritional benefits. However, they are a rich source of fibre and antioxidants. In addition, they have a decent nutritional profile that offers various health […]

Cheddar cheese is one of the most popular cheese forms in the world. It is produced worldwide, especially in countries like the UK, USA, Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Finland, Sweden, South Africa, Canada, etc. This cheese originates from the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England, and has existed since the 12th century. […]

Jamun is a healthy and nutritious fruit that’s packed with a variety of nutrients. It’s a rich source of antioxidants, calcium, phosphorus, and flavonoids. It also contains other nutrients like sodium, thiamine, riboflavin, carotene, fibre, niacin, folic acid, protein, and fat. It’s a fruit that has been used in Ayurvedic treatments and medications since ancient […]

Kombu is a type of seaweed (kelp) that etymologically originated in Japan but is prevalent in most Asian Countries. It is edible and included in several diets across the world. The Japanese diet has included Kombu for almost 1500 years.  Kombu belongs to the brown seaweed family, yet we cannot restrict the type to this […]

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family, which includes bindweed and morning glory. It is a root vegetable with massive, starchy, sweet-tasting tuberous roots. While sweet potatoes and yams may look similar, yam is a tuber vegetable identical to a regular potato. Sweet potatoes are known as superfoods due to […]

Almond milk is a healthy and nutritious alternative to dairy milk. It is one of the most popular products derived from almonds. Almond milk is also one of the most consumed non-dairy milk used globally. It is lactose-free and can be a healthy alternative for lactose intolerance. It contains rich and multiple nutrients. Hence, it […]

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) belongs to the Sunflower family (Asteraceae family). Jerusalem artichoke is also known as sunchoke, sunroot or wild sunflower. Though it sounds unusual, it is a type of tuber with several nutritional properties. Jerusalem artichokes have many positive effects on the human body, both physically and emotionally. You can include it in […]

Radicchio is a leaf vegetable with vibrant reddish-purple leaves and white veins. The vegetable is often mistaken for red cabbage but is a form of leaf chicory. It is a perennial plant that grows in Italy and parts of America, with California being the highest producer. It is also known as Italian chicory because of […]

Frozen yoghurt is a popular and healthy frozen dessert. It is versatile in having both dairy and non-dairy variants. The concept of frozen yoghurt emerged in the US. However, due to its relative health benefits and delicious taste they have gained popularity worldwide. It is very similar to ice cream and contains identical base ingredients.  […]

Marinara is a kind of tomato sauce made with garlic, onion, basil, and dried oregano and is extremely popular in Italian cuisine. It is also called ❝Alla Marina ❞ . It continues to rule as a dip in several Italian dishes. The property which makes it unique is its natural ingredients and less cooking time. […]

White vinegar gives your Chinese food a tangy touch t, but its cousin, apple cider vinegar, can do much more than add flavour. It can give you a new you, with a slimmer waistline, luscious locks, glowing skin and a life free of nearly every ailment. The benefits of apple cider vinegar go a long […]

Kiwano, also called Horned Melon, is a Cucurbitaceae family member. It is a tropical fruit found in Africa’s tropical and subtropical sub-Saharan areas, Australia, and several Pacific islands. People named this fruit “Kiwano” because its flesh resembled a kiwi fruit: juicy, emerald-green, jellylike meat. The Horned Melon is native to South Africa’s semi-arid regions, including […]

Tzatziki is a Greek yoghurt dip that originated in Southeast Europe and Turkey. It is a classic Greek condiment served with the mezes or small plates as an appetiser portion of roasted meats and vegetables. The dip became a prominent appetiser around the 20th Century. Although tzatziki is readily available in the grocery stores, it […]

Gouda cheese is one of the most famous types of cheese globally. It originated in the Netherlands and was named after a master of Gouda. Manufacturers use cow’s milk to manufacture Gouda cheese. It is sweet and has a creamy texture. The outer coat of the cheese is dark yellow, whereas the inside colour is […]

Lima beans are a type of legume of central American origin. The word “Lima” comes from the capital of Peru, Lima. People know them by names like butter bean, sieva bean, double bean, Madagascar bean, chad bean, or wax bean. They can grow both on a bush or vine. The plant’s name “Lunatus” means “half-moon,” […]

Are you someone who loves cheese and eats it with guilt only during your “cheat” days? Cheese is a universal favourite for eating solo, livening up foods, using it as a spread, or even adding to salads. However, it has a poor image due to its high-fat content. But, there are many ways to incorporate […]