Peas

Peas is good in ascorbic acid and is rich in Vitamins

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Pisum sativum

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Maṭara (Hindi), Chícharos (Spanish), Paṭṭāṇi (Tamil)

GOEGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION

This species is globally distributed in the tropics. It is cultivated as a plantation crop throughout the coastal belt and at home gardens up to an elevation of about 500 m.

DID YOU KNOW?

Peas is a “controversial” vegetable. I call it “controversial” because everything from his origin to his name is been claimed by different civilizations. Some say that peas originated in Northeast India, China while peas were also found in excavations in Switzerland dating to the Bronze Age and in an Egyptian tomb at Thebes so no one clearly knows.

Also the word ‘peas’ is derived from Sanskrit while others say that it’s derived from the Latin ‘Pisum.’ The Anglo-Saxon word for peas was ‘Pise’ or ‘Pease’.

But one thing is sure that Peas was one of the most consumed vegetables in English and Scottish homes during the Middle Ages. During the time, it found its significance mentioned in a nursery rhyme ‘pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold.’

In terms of consumption and production on an average, everyone in Britain eats nearly 9,000 peas per year and there are 35,000 hectares of peas grown in the UK each year, equivalent to about 70,000 football pitches.

This produces about 160,000 tonnes of frozen peas – that’s 2 billion 80 gram portions. Peas can be divided into three general categories: whole pea pods eaten young and fresh, shelled peas eaten fresh and shelled peas that are dried.

KITCHEN PHARMACY

Green peas are one of the most nutritious leguminous vegetables, rich in health benefiting phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins, and anti-oxidants.
Fresh green peas are very good in ascorbic acid (vitamin C), phytosterols especially ß-sitosterol, vitamin k & vitamin A.

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Coconut

Coconut oil is healthy and is used in South Indian cuisines

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Cocos mucifera

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Coco (early Spanish), Coconut, Naariyal (Hin.), Tengai (Tam.) Tenginkai (Kan.), If you want to say Coconut in other languages

GOEGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION

This species is globally distributed in the tropics. It is cultivated as a plantation crop throughout the coastal belt and at home gardens up to an elevation of about 500 m.

DID YOU KNOW?

Coconut is the most famous member of the Palm tree family. Oh yea., its a tree. A tall tree at that. Actually, Its a fibrous fruit with a nut. And it is a hard nut to crack. Maybe that’s where the expression came from! The actual coconut is the flesh inside and the only edible part.

If you journey past this as well you reach the inner sanctum- the receptacle that holds coconut water. So it is both edible and potable. Do we know any other fruit or vegetable that can be drunk first and eaten next? Literally one after the other.

The coconut is peeled in layers. Nothing can describe the first peel better than this video! Once we remove the fibrous cover of the fruit we reach the nut with 3 “eyes”. Incidentally, its these 3 eyes that reminded the early Spanish settlers of coco which meant monkey face! Hence the name.

The flesh of the coconut is snow white and juicy. It can be eaten as is. For the most part, though they are grated and used as an important ingredient in cooking across several cuisines. Incidentally, coconut “milk” is extracted from the flesh and is quite distinct from coconut water.

Coconut waters quite an amazing drink. Its healing properties are legendary and widely known. To this day, Coconut water is given to patients in hospitals in India for post-surgery recovery. It was used as a substitute for saline drip for injured soldiers in the second world war!

Other parts of the coconut are no less magical. Coconut oil is not only a major cooking oil in Kerala, India, but is also used traditional medicine in Asian and Pacific populations. The Pacific Islanders refer to this as the “Tree of Life”

CULINARY USES

Culinary uses of coconut are widespread. There are many products derived out of coconut which is used in kitchens.

Coconut oil, milk, cream, grated coconut, coconut powder, neera, tender coconut water, etc. are few naturally occurring coconut products used in the kitchen.
All these in different combinations are extensively used in Indian cuisines.
There are wide range of curries that are made in different parts of India using different varieties of mangoes in its different stages of development.

KITCHEN PHARMACY

Coconut water is now a constant in our refrigerator. The recent ‘discovery’ by beverage companies has made this a little easier, though what is happening to the coconut crops worldwide as a result of surging US demand is still unclear.

Coconut oil, long considered unhealthy because of high saturated fat is now being termed “the healthiest oil on earth” because it contains that rare form of MCFA (medium-chain fatty acids) that our body loves. The only other source of MCFA, not surprisingly, is palm kernel oil. Incidentally, The Coconut is a Palm.
Coconut in its all forms is highly nutritious. Apart from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins it has several other minerals like Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Iron and Potassium.
Coconut is good for heart health and contains powerful antioxidants.
In Ayurveda, Coconut in its all forms are used in different kinds of medicines to treat diseases related to the skin and the gastrointestinal system.

RECIPES USING THIS INGREDIENT

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Mango

Mango protects against cancers and keeps skin clear

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GEEK TALK

Mangifera

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Aaam (Hindi), Manga (Sapnish), Manako (Hawaii)

DID YOU KNOW?

Mango, also known as the “King of fruits”, belongs to the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae (cashew family). Mango is said to be originated in northeastern India and it has spread throughout Asia and the world.

Mangoes are perennial plants and reach up to 15-30 m in height. It is cultivated in the cold weather. Numerous varieties of Mango exist in the world, some of the popular varieties are Ah-Ping, Fairchild, Gouveia, Haden, Kensington Pride, Kopu Reva, Mapulehu, Momi-K, Pope, Rapoza.

India is the major producer of Mango in the world, followed by China, Thailand, Pakistan, and Mexico.

CULINARY USES

Mango is one of the most favored fruits around the world. It is used in both raw and ripe form.

It is used to make juice, squash, jams, milkshakes, and pickles.
It is also used as toppings, blend and beaten with curd and is also used in dried form.
There are wide range of curries that are made in different parts of India using different varieties of mangoes in its different stages of development.

KITCHEN PHARMACY

Mango has been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.
It lowers cholesterol & it also clears the skin.
The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in Mango help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.
Mangoes are good for the gut, improves digestion, immunity, lowers cholesterol, and is a laxative.
Mangoes are also known to have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties.

RECIPES USING THIS INGREDIENT

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Zucchini Squash

Zucchini lowers cholesterol and prevents cancers

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Curcurbita pepo

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Courgette

DID YOU KNOW?

The most popular of all summer squashes, zucchini ranges from light to dark green and is usually harvested when it is 6-8 inches in length although they can grow as high as 3 feet.

Zucchini has soft edible skin and is known for its very sweet taste. The zucchini plant itself produces differing male and female flowers.

KITCHEN PHARMACY

Zucchini is believed to be very helpful in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.
In addition, it is very helpful in preventing colon cancer and helps promote good prostate health.

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Tomatillos

Tomatillos benefits skin and blood circulation

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GEEK TALK

Physalis philadelphica

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Husk tomato, jamberry, husk cherry, Mexican tomato, tomate verde, miltomate, husk tomato, tomate de cascara, tomate de fresadilla

DID YOU KNOW?

Originating in Mexico a still vastly popular there, tomatillos are known for its fruit surrounded by an inedible husk. The fruit itself represents a green cherry tomato although its flavor is typically very tart with a spicy kick.

To reduce the tart flavor tomatillos are usually cooked although they can be eaten raw. Tomatillos are also the main ingredient in both guacamole and salsa verde.

KITCHEN PHARMACY

Tomatillos are seen as being very beneficial for skin tissue, blood circulation, and even the immune system.

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Tamarind

Tamarind is used to treat jaundice, dysentery and hemorrhoids

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Tamarindus indica

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amarind, Indian Date,Tamarindo (Spa), Puli (Tam), Huli (Kan), Imily (Hin), Tamarin (Fr)

DID YOU KNOW?

Don’t get fooled by the Latin name. Although synonymous with South Indian cooking, Tamarind is indigenous to tropical Africa, grows wild in Sudan and was introduced and adopted in India centuries ago from where it spread to other parts of the Middle East and the Far East.

The Arabs call it “Tamar Hindi” (Indian date, from the date-like appearance of the dried pulp”). Hence “Tamarind”. Today South Asia and Mexico are the largest producers and consumers of Tamarind.

It is a tropical long-lived, bushy tree, which grows 40 to 60 feet and is comfortable in hot, humid and dry climates. The tree is a major shade producer given its girth, dense foliage, and wide canopy.

Tamarind has a characteristic sour taste with a slight undertone of sweet (but do not even remotely think of its taste as similar the Chinese sweet & sour soup!). Due to its signature sourness, it is the base raw material for daily cooking of almost every type of sambar, several recipes of rasam and chutneys.

Puliogare or Tamarind Rice is major South Indian delicacy and chinta chiguru is a delicious and healthy Andhra soup that is a dal made with the tender Tamarind leaves and Moong.

Tamarind Ade is an interesting drink popular in the Bahamas, Mexico and several countries in Africa. In Thailand, Tamarind seeds are used as a coffee replacement. In fact, Tamarind seeds do look like coffee beans only a little larger and shinier.

Its unique sweet and sour taste can be thought of a substitute for lime, lemons, vinegar, and cocum, only significantly, healthier.

KITCHEN PHARMACY

The whole tree is a medicine chest! The leaves, the fruit, the seed, and even the bark offer a range of incredible health benefits, both for wellness and for treatment of various disorders.
The Tamarind sourness comes from Tartaric acid a powerful anti-oxidant. Its pulp contains non-starch polysaccharides or important dietary fibers that aids digestion and prevents constipation.
“..Dietary fibers in the [Tamarind] pulp bind to bile salts (produced from cholesterol) and decrease their re-absorption in the colon; thereby help excretion of “bad” or LDL cholesterol levels from the body”.
Tamarind preparations are recognized as refrigerants (used to reduce fevers), laxatives and carminatives (soothes the gut walls, and induces the expulsion of gas).
The paste is used on inflammations, to gargle for a sore throat and, mixed with salt, as a liniment for rheumatism. The pulp is even said to aid the restoration of sensation in cases of paralysis.
Lotions and extracts made from them are used in some cultures for treating conjunctivitis, as an antiseptic, as a vermifuge, (to remove intestinal worms) for treatment of dysentery, jaundice, erysipelas (a bacterial skin infection) and hemorrhoids.
The bark of the tree is regarded as an effective astringent, tonic and even a febrifuge (fever reducer).

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Strawberry

Strawberries prevent age-related mascular degeneration

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GEEK TALK

Fragaria Ananassa

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Strawberry or Garden Strawberry

DID YOU KNOW?

While wild strawberries have existed for more than 2,000 years, they were not cultivated until the late 18th century in France. Wild strawberries, while smaller, have more flavor than domesticated strawberries.

Until the mid 19th century, strawberries were only enjoyed by the wealthy as before trains they would never travel fast enough for the strawberries to stay fresh.

There are over 600 types of strawberries that vary in size, texture, and flavor. Nevertheless, all strawberries are red with a small green leaf and stem from where it was attached to its plant.

To choose strawberries, look for firm strawberries that are free of mold, a deep red color, and have green caps attached.

KITCHEN PHARMACY

Strawberries contain quercetin, which has antiviral, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Strawberries are also a great source of folic acid, potassium, manganese, fluorine, copper, iron, iodine, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
In addition, strawberries help prevent aging, cancer, inflammation, and Age-Related Muscular Degeneration; while improving the regulation of blood sugar and motor function.

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Sesame

The tiny sesame seeds helps heart health and reduces inflammation

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Sesamum indicum L.

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Sesame

GOEGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION

This species is probably native to Africa, widely naturalized and cultivated throughout the tropics.

Within India, it is cultivated throughout the plains upto an altitude of 1200 m. It has also naturalized and is found along roadsides and wastelands.

DID YOU KNOW?

Sesame seeds are one of the oldest condiment known to man, and it is a tiny oil-rich seed. It has a nutty taste and a delicate crunch to any sweet and spicy dishes it is put in.

When the seeds are mature the pod bursts open with a pop. Its paste is used as a peanut butter substitute. There are black and white varieties. Black seeds have a richer flavor and a stronger aroma.

CULINARY USES

Seeds of sesame are used in various forms like paste, oil, cakes, etc. it is also used to make sweets and chutneys.

KITCHEN PHARMACY

seasame seeds a good source of fiber which supports the digestive system, and it may reduce the risk of heart diseases, certain cancers, and type-2 diabetes.
The polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat may reduce cholesterol
The magnesium in the seeds may lower blood pressure. It also reduces inflammation
Sesame is a good source of fiber, it lowers cholesterol, helps lower blood pressure.
Sesame is used in osteoporosis, improves joint disorders, helps in menstruation.
In Ayurveda, Sesame oil is used as the standard base to make all medicated oils for various purposes.

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Sapodilla

Sapodilla is good for your eye and improves the immune system

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Manilkara zapota

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Chikoo (Hindi), Sapoti (Brazil)

DID YOU KNOW?

First chewing owes its creation to Sapodilla and the sapodilla tree also functions as the building blocks for a number of products utilized by humans. The first chewing gum, not as per the present form was conceptualized long ago by the Mayas and Aztecs.

They would boil the ‘chicle’ sap from the Sapodilla, mold it into thick blocks and cut them into small pieces to chew. This was the origination of the first chewing gum.

Chickoo has brown skin and it looks like a rounded potato. It has a sweet and grainy flesh. It is high on latex content and is about 4 to 8 cm in diameter. Its tree yields fruit twice a year.

The sapodilla or chikoo fruit tree is an evergreen, deciduous tree that grows in the tropical belt, reaching a height of 9 to 12 meters. It is native to the American rain forest in Brazil and it is spread over the tropical belt. India along with Srilanka, Indonesia and Malaysia are the major producers of ‘Chikoo.’

KITCHEN PHARMACY

Vitamin A content on Sapodilla is good for your eye.
Due to rich in antioxidants, fiber content, and nutrients, it helps to protect cancer.
Vitamin C in Chikoo helps to improve the immune system of the body.
Chikoo contains tannin, a polyphenolic compound, which contains anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties.

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Pumpkin

Pumpkin controls cholesterol and reduces weight

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GEEK TALK

Cucurbita maxima

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Kaddū (Hindi), Calabaza (Spanish)

DID YOU KNOW?

What exactly is a pumpkin? A vegetable or fruit? While most people in India would bet on it as a vegetable but technically speaking it’s a fruit.

A fruit is defined as being the part of the plant which contains seeds. The average pumpkin contains about a cup of seeds, so they are most definitely a fruit.

The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for “large melon” which is “pepon.” “Pepon” was changed by the French into “pompon.” The English changed “pompon” to “Pumpion.” American colonists changed “pumpion” into “pumpkin.”

People use pumpkin to make jack-o-lanterns at Halloween in West but initially the Irish hollowed out Turnips, rutabagas, gourds, potatoes and beets for Halloween but owing to the easiness to carve out, pumpkin took the place in history.

KITCHEN PHARMACY

Pumpkin is one of the food items recommended by dieticians in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.
Pumpkin seeds indeed are an excellent source of dietary fiber and mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which are good for heart health.
Pumpkin is a storehouse of many anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-A, vitamin-C, and vitamin-E
Regular consumption of pumpkin can protect against joint inflammation and arthritis, it also has anti-inflammatory properties.

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