The Glorious Food Glossary
The Glorious Food Glossary tells you everything important about the world of food. The Food Glosssary is all about different kinds of food from all over the world and how they are prepared and what their main ingredients are.
Moreover, the glossary is all about what people all over the world are eating and drinking and their activities, festivities, marriages, etc that involves food.
This Food Glossary is all about food . . . glorious food. We tell you about the food, some stories about them and we try our best to make photos of them as we travel around the world. As of now, we are featuring extensively foods from Germany, the Philippines and the State of Kerala, India, but we will add more pictures for you to enjoy as we discover the food of the world... as we travel around the globe.
All articles are available through the search function or via the A to Z line at the top of every page.
Masala Podi
Masala Podi is the Malayalam term for Masala Powder which is used extensively in Indian cooking, especially in Kerala, India for making curries and other foods.
Masala Podi is sometimes referred to as Garam Masala, but based on my experience Masala Podi from Kerala, India is tasting much, much better than the Garam Masala I bought in Germany.
Masala Podi is used in such dish as Egg Masala, Beef Masala. I can guarantee you that you will also love this spice (Masala) when i have tasted dishes cooked with it. I have grown to love it and I am searching for Indian stores in Bremen, Germany to find the right Masala so I can again cook my favorite Masala Beef.
Masala Podi is available in spice shops around Kerala and also available plastic bottles in groceries.
Pictures below are Masala Podi bought from a spice shops in Allepey, Kerala, India and Masala Podi in plastic bottles in supermarkets and groceries.
Muslim
Deutsch: Muslim / Español: Musulmán / Português: Muçulmano / Français: Musulman / Italiano: Musulmano
Muslim in the food context refers to dietary practices and guidelines that are followed by individuals who adhere to Islam. These guidelines are primarily based on the Quran and Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and are intended to ensure that food is consumed in a manner that is ethical, clean, and permissible under Islamic law, known as halal.
Loto
Deutsch: Loto / Español: Loto / Português: Loto / Français: Loto / Italiano: Loto
Loto in the food context typically refers to the edible parts of the lotus plant, which are widely used in various cuisines. This includes lotus roots, seeds, and sometimes its leaves, all of which are prized for their flavour, nutritional value, and cultural significance. The lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera) is especially popular in Asian cooking, symbolising purity and enlightenment in many cultures.
Sweden
Deutsch: Schweden / Español: Suecia / Português: Suécia / Français: Suède / Italiano: Svezia
Sweden is known for its rich and diverse culinary heritage, characterized by the use of fresh, local ingredients, traditional recipes, and a balanced approach to flavours and nutrition.
Mellowing
Deutsch: Milderung / Español: Suavización / Português: Amaciamento / Français: Adoucissement / Italiano: Ammorbidimento
Mellowing in the food context refers to the process of softening, reducing bitterness, or balancing flavours in food and beverages over time. This can occur naturally through aging, resting, or marinating, or it can be achieved with specific cooking techniques that allow flavours to develop and integrate. Mellowing is commonly applied in processes like aging spirits, fermenting foods, or letting dishes rest after cooking to enhance their taste and texture.