Kadali, Mocha, Rambha.... Any guesses?? .. Yes you are right. It’s the banana - the fruit belonging to the Musa genus with several cultivars. They come in different sizes and colors. Around 500 cultivars exist today in various countries where...
Written by Dr. Usha Ravi
Food Stories
Ketchup History & Memories
Ketchup as a relish far pre-dates the tomato sauce we know today. Spicy fish sauce made with anchovies, mushrooms, walnuts and kidney beans was a predominant part of the Chinese meal for several centuries. The Indonesians made a sauce version...
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Joys of Baking
With a lot of trepidation ventured into baking an eggless chocolate and vanilla marble cake today afternoon after a very long time. Hot humid Chennai stole my afternoon sleep and hence decided to spend my time reviving my baking skills....
Bakes
Banana Bread
Banana 8 No's (Small Size)Sugar 3/4 CupMaida 3/4 CupWhole Wheat Flour 3/4 CupOil 1/2 CupBaking Powder 1 TSPBaking Soda 1 TSPVanilla Essence 1 TSPWalnuts 1/2 Cup SliveredCinnamon Powder 1 PinchMilk (If required) METHOD Peel the bananas and mash themAdd the...