Category: Fruit
To most of us, a fruit is a plant part that is eaten as a dessert or snack because it is sweet, but to a botanist a fruit is a mature ovary of a plant, and as such it may or may not taste sweet. All species of flowering plants produce fruits that contain seeds. A peach, for example, contains a pit that can grow into a new peach tree, while the seeds known as peas can grow into another pea vine. To a botanist, apples, peaches, peppers, tomatoes, pea pods, cucumbers, and winged maple seeds are all fruits. A vegetable is simply part of a plant that is grown primarily for food. Thus, the leaf of spinach, the root of a carrot, the flower of broccoli, and the stalk of celery are all vegetables. In everyday, nonscientific speech we make the distinction between sweet plant parts (fruits) and nonsweet plant parts (vegetables). This is why we speak of peppers and cucumbers and squashall fruits in the eyes of a botanistas vegetables.
After Blockbuster Success in Mumbai, Floyd Cardoz Returns to Indian Cooking in New York
By Michael Snyder Editor's note: See Floyd's Indian Spiced Tomato Egg Casserole with Parsi flavors Even without a New York restaurant of his own right now, Floyd Cardoz remains one…
Read MoreShrimp Coconut Sauce called Patio
Served with Dhan Dar or Khichri Ingredients 1 lb shrimp 2 medium onions finely chopped 1/2 cup Spring onions 1/2 cup Spring garlic 3 sprigs of Curry leaves 3 medium…
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Tomato and Eggs go well together. A parsi favorite anyday. Served with rotli and raw chopped onion on the side is my favorite way to enjoy this classic. It is…
Read More15 health benefits of this amazing fruit – Manna from heaven!
It is the fruit of the Tad (Palmyra) Palm. Found on the streets of Mumbai, India. We used to call it "Galeli". I would love the soft texture and sweet…
Read MoreYazdani Bakery
There are many Irani Bakeries in Mumbai, India. You must have heard of the Kayani Bakery, but have you heard of the Yazdani Bakery? Yazdani Bakery is an Irani cafe or Persian style bakery in Mumbai, India.…
Read MoreMango Murraba (Parsi Murambo) Recipe
Celebrate with this glorious Mango Murraba anyday. #mangoseasonison #ilovemangoes #mangoisthekingoffruits #mangolove #mango Ingredients 1 kg semi-ripe mangoes (any variety, but for best results and taste, either alphonso, or, even better…
Read MoreCoconut Mango Burfi – diamonds make the best display
Coconut Mango Burfi Note: No artificial colors used. This post and recipe were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always the…
Read MoreKeri ni Khichri
Aryuvedic Sweet Rice and Dal with Mango This Mango Khichri is delicious by itself and a known parsi favorite in the mango season. Of course cooked in USA any time…
Read MoreWedding Pickle, Lagan nu Achar
Wedding Pickle [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="http://www.ParsiCuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Wedding-Pickle.mp4"][/video] Lagan nu Achaar is a Pickle made from fresh carrots, ginger, garlic, raisins, apricots, spices, sugar, jaggery and balsamic vinegar. Sweet and Savory this…
Read MoreEat Fruit on an empty stomach for maximum health benefit
Eating Fruit on Empty Stomach This will open your eyes ! Read to the end; and then, send it to others on your list as I just did to you!…
Read MoreKaanda Keri ma gos
[caption id="attachment_24652" align="alignleft" width="1040"] 13. Remove and place in serving bowl. Sprinkle fresh coriander if you like.[/caption] Delicious Mutton with small onions called "Doongri" in India. In summer (June -…
Read MoreGor Papri a treat for Makar Shakranti
[video width="480" height="480" mp4="http://www.ParsiCuisine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/VID-20210113-WA0006.mp4"][/video] Kite flying and Makar Shakranti greetings! May your kites fly high and never get cut! Recipe by Farida J. Major My darling Parsis, This is my…
Read MoreChutney and Salmon with a new twist
Ingredients 6 - 8 Salmon Fillets 2 tsp Red Chilli powder 2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp Salt Olive Oil as needed Baking Dish Prepared Creamy Coconut Chutney Method - Assemble the…
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