Pomegranate is a wonderful fruit. It is known for its tiny red seeds that are eaten which are also called arils. Even though it is a fruit that a lot of people are fond of, not many of them are aware of its growth in India. In our country, it is grown in about seven hundred tons production wise. The pomegranate is grown in various regions all over India. If you’re interested in knowing how, where, and when this majestic fruit is cultivated, stay tuned further.
The chili pepper from Nahuatl chīlli is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines to add spiciness to dishes.
There are a number of varieties of aubergines (eggplant). The pink ravaiya is native to India. The stem is often spiny. The flowers are white to purple, with a five-lobed corolla and yellow stamens. The fruit is fleshy, less than 3 cm in diameter on wild plants, but much larger in cultivated forms.
Guava is an evergreen shrub which is grown for its delicious edible fruits. Guavas can be eaten in several ways and have various health benefits. The Indian guava exporter exports tonnes of guavas to different parts of the world each year. The guava export from India has been rapidly growing due to the growing demand of the fruit worldwide. The export of guava from India is a good business opportunity for many local farmers and vendors today.
Pointed gourd is a well-known vegetable in the Indian sub-continent and is commonly known as parval. All the members of the gourd family provide many health benefits and they are especially good in the treatment of urinary problems and diabetes.
Have you ever wondered, how a fruit can be a great dose of good health. Known as the fruit of paradise, pomegranate is filled with numerous edible seeds called arils, which are loaded with umpteen health benefits. The crystal fruit inside the ruby coloured outer covering along with arils are rich in antioxidants and anti-viral properties. Doctors recommend eating one pomegranate each day to improve immunity and strength of the body. One of the main properties of this powerful fruit is that it is known to increase your blood circulation and thus, is one of the proven remedies for anemia.
Yellow plantains are a cooking banana popular in Latin, Asian and African cuisines. Like the firmer green plantains, these are also fried into tostones but they emerge sweeter, softer, less savory. Yellow plantain cubes or slices can also be added to soups and stews for potato-like bulk and thickener.
Garlic is made of several heads wrapped in thin whitish layers. They are firm and have a mild flavour. Once crushed, they emit a strong and pungent aroma.
Papaya is a tropical fruit mainly consumed for its orange, sweet and juicy pulp. The seeds of this fruit are used dried. It is eaten as fresh fruit, cooked or used for processing various products like ice creams, refreshments and jellies. It is low in calories and a highly digestive fruit.
Tinda also called "Indian squash", "round melon", "Indian round gourd" or "apple gourd" or "Indian baby pumpkin", is a squash-like cucurbit grown for its immature fruit, a vegetable especially popular in South Asia.
Bullet chillies are from the family of Chinese 'facing heaven' chillies that includes chaotian. They have a citrussy heat that works brilliantly with Sichuan pepper.
Fresh turmeric is a bright orange-fleshed root-like subterranean stem (aka a rhizome) famous for its compounds that have powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. A member of the ginger family, it has been used in Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines for centuries to heal wounds, treat skin conditions, inflammations and infections.
Green examples of fruits of the species Capsicum annuum, called a bell pepper in America, simply a pepper in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and a capsicum in India, Australia and New Zealand
The Guar or cluster bean, with the botanical name Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, is an annual legume and the source of guar gum. It is also known as Gavar, Guwar, or Guvar bean.
Cucumber, a well-known vegetable is actually a vegetable which has loads of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants that keep you hydrated and curbs your appetite. This vegetable also reduces your blood sugar and promotes weight loss. It contains a good source of water and is low in calories that aid in weight loss.
It is a dark green, ridged, and tapering pretty vegetable. It has white pulp with white seeds embedded in spongy flesh. A ridge gourd also commonly known as Turai or Turiya is a well beloved in India. Its hard skin is peeled off and chopped and cooked as desired.
A root vegetable with a crisp texture and a peppery hot flavor. The hotness of the radish varies from mild to very strong, depending on the age and type.
This vegetable is a delight to be had on your plate or in your kitchen gardens! We agree that one needs to be able to develop taste for the humble brinjal but once you do, you won't go back! It is a versatile vegetable which can be cooked with other vegetables such as potatoes and peppers for a delicious and hearty meal!