Vegetables

They belong to the banana family but are firmer and not consumed raw. Green or under ripe plantains are the ones used in cooking and is a staple food in many tropical areas. The are eaten steamed or fried and called the potatoes of the Caribbean due to similarity of flavor. Tip The peel is hard to remove unlike a banana and must be peeled of...

These look like smaller versions of red capsicums or bell peppers. These are also called as cherry peppers. These are used to stuff green olives. It is basically a small sweet red pepper. Pimiento is a Spanish word that means pepper. It is usually 7-10 cms long and has a sweet flesh and aroma. However many pimiento are hot and spicy. Usually swe...

A round fruit with its color varying from yellow to orange. Pumpkins are said to have originated in North America. An average pumpkin weighs around 4-5 kgs. Did you know that the largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds (517.095 kgs) Pumpkin are grown in major parts of the world including U.S.A, India, China, Mexico. Around 1.5 billi...

Also known as lamb's quarters or cheel bhaji, it is a leafy vegetable seasonal to winter months. Spinach is a close relative, and they both are prepared the same way. This plant is more waxy and carries an earthy flavor. Bathua saag, raita and paranthas are some of its preparations. Common names are lamb's quarters, melde, goosefoot and fat-hen and...

Potato, a starchy crop, is considered as the world’s favorite root crop. It is the swollen portion of the underground stem. It is a versatile vegetable all over the world and has around 5000 varieties. Its oldest cultivation is known to be in Peru. The outer skin is usually brown or yellow, while the flesh is white or yellow. Potatoes usually ha...