Archive for the ‘O’ Category
Onion
Tamil: Vengayam
Telugu: Neeligada
Hindi: Pyaz
Spring Onion
American: Scallions
Hindi: Hara Pyaz
Carom seeds/oregano
Tamil:omam
Telugu: omam
Hindi: ajwain
Ajwain (also known as Carom, Ajowan, Bishop’s Weed and Seeds Of Bishop’s Weed), is an uncommon spice except in certain areas of Asia. It is the small seed-like fruit of the Bishop’s Weed plant, (Trachyspermum ammi syn. Carum copticum), egg-shaped and grayish in colour. The plant has a similarity to parsley
Lady’s finger
American: Okra
Tamil: vendakkai
Telugu: bendakaya
Hindi: bhindi
Okra is a tropical plant widely cultivated as a vegetable. Also known as ladies fingers or gumbo, okra is grown for its pods which have longitudinal ridges and are usually elongated.It originated in Africa or Asia but is now grown the world over. It is used before it is ripe when it is green and pulpy and the seeds are not completely formed.Okra can be cooked in butter or cream, braised with onions and tomatoes or cooked with spices to make a delicious Indian vegetable dish, which is enjoyed
