Glossary

American : Jalapeno
Tamil : Pacha milagai
Telugu : Pachi miripikaya
Hindi : Hari mirch

There are more than 300 varieties of chillies. They vary in length from 5mm to over 300mm, some are long and narrow and others plump and globular and they vary in heat from mildly warm to mouth-blisteringly hot. All contain capsaicin, a biologically active ingredient beneficial to the respiratory system, blood pressure and heart. It is claimed to be effective in protecting against cancer. The chilli is a rich source of vitamin C, even more so than the lemon or orange. Even after cooking it only loses 30 percent of its vitamin C.

Tamil : Pattani
Hindi : Mutter

Peas are seeds.Their colour varies from white to cream, green, yellow, or brown. they can be found fresh, frozen, canned or dry as edible peas. Dry peas may be split or ground

Tamil : Badam paruppu
Telugu : Badam pappu
Hindi : Badam

Almonds are packed with nutrition- calcium, fiber, folic acid, magnesium, potassium, riboflavin and vitamin E.

Tamil : Pottukadalai
Telugu : Putnalapappu
Hindi : Dahlia

Tamil: Urulaikizhangu
Telegu : Bangaladumpa
Hindi : Alu

Tamil: Podalanga

It is a tropical or subtropical vine, has a long fruit, used as a vegetable.

Tamil : Madulampazham
Hindi : Anardhana

An ancient fruit that is normally eaten raw or squeezed into a juice. In India it is also dried and used as a souring agent in curries

Hindi: Amchur

An East Indian seasoning made by pulverizing sun-dried, unripe (green) mango into a fine powder. Amchoor has a tart, acidic, fruity flavor that adds character to many dishes including meats, vegetables and curried preparations.

Tamil: Vengayam
Telugu: Neeligada
Hindi: Pyaz

Tamil: Keerai
Telugu: Aaku koora
Hindi: Palak