What is Anjarai Petti?
Anjarai Petti or Spice Box usually comprises seven compartments that are movable and we can store the seasoning ingredients in this box. Stainless Steel Anjara Petti is used since the olden days in our Indian Kitchen to store the ingredients for easy access while cooking.
Why it is called Anjarai Petti?
Fresh Herbs & spices In tamil, my native tongue, we call the spice box as “Anjarai petti” literally translated as a 5-compartment(anjarai) box (petti). I think over the years it grew and now its come to seven. 7 has been standard since my grandma’s days.
What are the names of spices?
Here is the list for some of the essential spices of Indian cuisines with their English names:
- Tulsi – Basil.
- Tej Patta – Bay Leaf.
- Kali Mirch – Black Pepper.
- Hing – Asafoetida.
- Kala Namak – Black Salt.
- Elaichi – Cardamom.
- Ajwain – Caram seeds or Celery seeds.
- Dalchini – Cinnamon.
What goes in a Masala Dabba?
What Spices Go In a Masala Dabba?
- Mustard seeds.
- Cardamom.
- Turmeric.
- Red Chilli Powder.
- Cumin Seeds.
- Ground Coriander Powder.
- Course Garam Masala.
What do I call my son’s father-in-law?
According to the parent in law Wikipedia.. you call him “co-father-in-law”.
What are Indian spices?
The Most Common and Flavourful Indian Spices
- Cayenne pepper. A little cayenne pepper certainly goes a long way – just a pinch can add heat to an entire pot of curry.
- Cloves.
- Garam masala.
- Garlic.
- Fenugreek.
- Fennel.
- Cardamom.
- Turmeric.
Does the Tamil word ‘sabalam’ mean sexual temptation?
But it does not mean sexual temptation alone. “Sabalam” , very interesting /dynamic word in Tamil: which means certain/ particular state of one’s mind; A struggle between your thinking/ thoughts and your intellect. Sometimes your mind will provokate, trigger or drag you to do something…
Is the Tamil word ‘scapegoat’ the same as the English word ‘bali Aadu’?
Yes, the words ‘Scapegoat’ (English) and ‘Bali aadu’ (Tamil) have the same literal meaning. The word ‘Scapegoat’ is used to allege someone for something which other person has done.
What is the meaning of Mangai in Tamil literature?
In recent times the word Mangai is being used in general to denote a woman. But the literature states that Mangai is a girl of age (11–14). In sangam literature 7 classifications are made depending on the age of a girl. This has been mentioned especially in the literature called ula which translates to travel.