yes tulasi & basil r the same .but there r different types of tulasi (or basil plants) like we have different types of tomatoes for example
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yes tulasi & basil r the same .but there r different types of tulasi (or basil plants) like we have different types of tomatoes for example
Sowmya,
Yes Tulasi and Basil are the same in India. And as shreya told there are varieties of basil.
But when You say Basil in USA its not tulasi but another form of basil which the italian / thai people use. If you are looking for tulasi better to know its scientific name and ask for those in stores.
Hi Shreya,napolims
Thanks a lot.Napolims.. you are perfectly right.My confusion was about the US Basil leaves,cos they looked different and the smell was also different.
Thanks
Sowmya
even the indian tulasi is of 2 types. one is gori tulasi (where the leaves r lighter in colour ) and the other one is krishna tulasi where the leaves r darker in colour & i think its the krishna tulasi which is used to make nattu marundu
shreya
Has anyone tried making samosas using tortillas for the outer covering?
Kz
Hi All
My second question in a single day... looks like udhai vanga porein
Can somebody tell me what is the tamil/hindi word for lima beans?I bought a pack and can I substitute it for mochai/field beans :?:
Regards
Sowmya
i think lima beans are double beans or butter beans. I saw them back at india called butter/double beans.
Hi Sowmya,
Lima beans is Mochai.
GVB
Hi,
we are planning to go on a road trip to Niagara Falls in couple of weeks. I like to pack some food with me. We are staying in a hotel, i am carrying my electric stove. Any suggestions for food that can stay fresh, and easy to prepare while on the road.
Thanks
Hi Sunflower....I remeber when i was a child and we used to go for picnics my mom used to carry aloo-puri(aloo made with just plain masalas no tomato) as it stays fresh for longer.....
other than that you can also carry some chatpata potato mixture to make potato toasts....u can buy a bread from any grocery store near your hotel....
If you have a small cooler in your car then you can carry some mint and imli chutney and store bought bhel mix and enjoy bhel whenever you want..
I guess this information will be useful to you