Month: October 2012

• Sorrel

  Sorrel is a leafy green vegetable that looks a lot like spinach. One of the main ingredients in sorrel is oxalic acid, which gives it its acidity and prominent taste.…

• Dill

  Both its leaves as well as seeds are used as food and a seasoning. It is the member of the Umbelliferae family, a large group of flowering herbs and spices,…

• Basil

  The king of herbs, Basil is one of the oldest and popular herbal plants, rich in phyto-nutrients. Benefits Basil leaves contain many plant-derived chemical compounds that are known to have…

• Fennel

  All parts of the Fennel plant are safe for use. Benefits Appetite suppressant and a weight loss aid. Hippocrates recommended a tea to increase the flow of milk in nursing…

• Zesty brinjal salad

  Zesty brinjal salad: Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 medium brinjals, cubed 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 large lemon/lime 1 chilli chopped (or 2 if you like it hot) 1 tablespoon balsamic…