Tastes of Kerala

Hi, I’m Nisha.Here,through my blogs I would like to share some unique, traditional vegetarian tastes and flavours of Kerala. Kerala has produced diverse, natural, nutritious as well as tasteful vegetarian dishes. The concept of homestead farming helped the Kerala women to make these unique dishes. Without using artificial flavours and colours they have produced hundreds of varieties of dishes. The famous “Sadya” in banana leaf has attracted many. To preserve and exchange these recipes is the main purpose of this blog. I’m sharing the recipes that I have encountered and those which attracted me . I am very happy to introduce you to some of the long lost traditional recipes . I hope you will enjoy them.

Showing posts with label Fruit and Vegetable glossary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fruit and Vegetable glossary. Show all posts

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Banana

The fruits grow in clusters. They are tropical fruits. They contain vitamin B, C and potassium.

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Onoin

Its scientific name is Allium cepa. The vegetable is found under the ground. Its leaves and flowers are also edible. It contains vitamins A, B, C and volatile oil.

Monday, 27 February 2012

Pumpkin

Its scientific name is Cucurbita maxima. Its is an annual plant.  The pumpkin fruit weights more than 10 kg.  Their are rain and summer varieties. It contains vitamin B2.

Saturday, 25 February 2012

Cauliflower

Its scientific name is Brassica olercea.  Usually the white curd at the centre is eaten.  It is a highly nutritious vegetable that can be eaten raw, cooked or pickled 

Thursday, 22 December 2011

Cucumber

Its scientific name is cucumis sativus. There are numerous varieties of cucumbers. The plant is a creeper. They have high water content. They contain vitamin C also.

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Carrot

Its scientific name is daucus carota. Carrot is an orange coloured tapering root. It contains vitamins A,B and C and minerals iron, phosphorus and sulphur. Drinking carrot juice is good for health.

Tomato

Tomato is a red fruit which is American by origin.It contains vitamin A,vitamin C and minerals like iron,magnesium,potassium,calcium & sulphur in large quantities.Tomato is best for the growth of bones and teeth. It also helps to fight cancer of the intestine.

Brinjal

Its scientific name is solanum melogna . There are mainly two varieties, those with long fruit and those with small fruits. It contains a lot of vitamin B2.

Beetroot

Its scientific name is beta vulgaris. Grown for its edible fleshy roots and leaves. The leaves contain vitamin A and calcium. the roots contain vitamin C and minerals. The Plant has medicinal value also.

Bitter gourd

Its scientific name is momordica charencia.  It is a climber. Its fruits have projections on the surface. Bitter in taste these fruits are edible. They contain vitamins, minerals and traces of gold.