Pepper is a flowering vine that is grown for its peppercorns. Native to the Malabar Coast in India, Pepper is the most commonly traded spice in the world and is ubiquitous in cuisines all over the world. Apart from its unique spicy flavour, pepper also has multiple other uses. Some of them are:

Curry leaves, commonly known as kadipatta are native to India. These aromatic leaves are a staple in most Indian cuisines and are used extensively to flavour foods, especially in the form of a tadka. However, curry leaves are also used outside the kitchen. Here’s how:

Botanically classified as a fruit, a nut, and a seed, the coconut is as versatile as its classification. Its application varies in forms and fields. From cosmetics to medicines to food to decor, the humble coconut finds application in almost every industry, with every part from the water to the meat to the shell to […]

Lemongrass is a herb that is native to South India and Sri Lanka. It is a common ingredient in Asian cooking. However, it is a versatile plant with many uses, take a look at a few of them below.

A staple spice in Indian cuisine, no culinary preparation is complete without a dash of turmeric. This magic ingredient also has myriad other uses, here are some important ones.  

Ginger not only adds taste to our food, but has a lot of medicinal properties too!

The tangy fruit, lemon, finds its application in many culinary and non-culinary uses.

Well known for its medicinal properties, Tulsi is also a holy plant for Hindus and is worshipped every morning in some households.