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What is Food without Flavors , Taste & Presentation ??  Not appealing right !! Herbs and Spice plays a very important role in food .In my earlier blog I talked about four such herbs...Here's part  2 to that blog . Today. Lets talk about more such herb that make our food worth dying for .                                                      To know about Herbs like  Thyme  ,  Rosemary  ,  Parsley  . Visit my earlier blog :  "Pleasing To The Eyes , But The Plate Went Unnoticed" -    https://happilyveggie.blogspot.in/2017/04/pleasing-to-nose-but-plate-went.html Let's continue with some other Herbs : Basil (Osimum Basilicum) Basil is the most popular and widely used culinary herb . It is an aromatic plant with a spicy odour and flavor.The size of the leaves can b...

 Chaitra Navratras passed few days ago . On the ninth day, we have Pooja in our home , some worship on the eighth day too . So, on the ninth day I.e navami , my house was filled with the aroma of Sooji Halwa , Kala Chana and freshly fried pooris . My mouth is still watering on the imagination of that taste and fragrance .                                            ©happilyveggie After feeding the Kanjaks , I wondered why do people do this ? Why After every Navratra  we feed the Kanjaks with the same food ? Twice a year we feed them with the same Halwa , Chana and Poori . And I knew there has to be a mythological reason behind the same. So after reading few blogs , articles and readings online , I finally found an explanation . I know you want to know too. Let's find out !!                    ...

F ood is just not about the looks and the taste but also about the smell and the flavors as well . Herbs and Spices play a vital role in a dish. And any dish is incomplete without an amazing Garnish . A herb is differentiated not only by it looks or physical properties but with it's fragrance and flavors also . So how to know the difference ? An Italian Dish is generally Garnished with herb like Rosemary , Thyme , Parsley etc , While spicy and Chinese dishes are garnished with either spring onion leaves or Coriander . Let us know the difference between All  these Herbs : Thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) Thyme is highly aromatic with a hint of clove and mint fragrance.  There are numerous culinary and ornamental varieties of thyme. Thyme prefers a full sun location in soil that is well amended with organic matter and well drained.    Thyme can be used either fresh or dry. It is widely used in soups, stews, casseroles, stuffing and poultry di...