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Kalonji in English: black seed, nigella or black cumin?
Kalonji in English is black seed or nigella, often sold as black cumin: one seed, Nigella sativa. Here are its names around the world,...
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Flaxseed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and more: alsi's many names
Flaxseed in Hindi is alsi; in Marathi it is javas, in Tamil aali vidhai, in Telugu avise ginjalu. A clear table of its names...
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What is ghee? And is it the same as clarified butter?
What is ghee? Butter or cream simmered until the water is gone and the milk solids toast, then strained. All ghee is clarified butter,...
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