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.
Puttu
Puttu refers to a breakfast dish from Kerala, south of India which is made from rice flour and freshly grated coconut steamed in a cylidrical tool called Puttu Kutti . Puttu is a traditional and most popular breakfast dish of. It is usually served with Kadala curry (black chickpea curry) or it is served with Pazham (small yellow banana) and sugar. Puttu is also great with combined with Cherupayaru curry and Pappadam . But, all I can say is that Puttu can be combined with any other dishes from Kerala. I had eaten mine with Egg Masala and Cabbage Thoran and it was delicious, too.
Puttu is very delicious either way. Puttu is generally cooked in a Puttu Kutti vessel with two (2) sections. The lower section called Puttu Kudam holds water and the upper section (a cylindrical tube) called Putti Kutti holds the Puttu or where the rice mixture is inserted with layers of grated coconut. (Please see related article and Pictures of Puttu Kutti)
There are other varieties of Puttu in India:
Rava Puttu is a steamed cake made from Semolina called Rava or Sooji in Malayalam. It is a variety of Puttu which makes use of Rava instead of Rice flour, but cooked the same way as the traditional Puttu which makes used of Rice flour
Atta Puttu refers to a steamed cake made from Wheat flour. It is a Malayali breakfast dish typically made with rice powder or rice flour, but this variety of Puttu is made with Atta/wheat flour for less calories.
Puttu is arguably the most iconic breakfast dish of Kerala. Which is served with many curry dishes and stir-fried dishes from the country
I love Puttu in everyway, but I think the best Puttu is that which is served with boiled local banana from Kerala or simply with sugar.
Below are varieties of Puttu which was served to me while in Allepey using various flours
Above is Puttu served with fresh Pazham (Banana) for breakfast and below is Puttu served with steamed Pazham
Above is Puttu served with savory Curry. Puttu can be accompanied with sweet (steamed or fresh Banana, jaggery or sugar) or savory dishes (any kind of Curry)
Please see other pictures of Puttu sold during the Food Festival during New Year in Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala in the Photo Gallery.
Ginataang Santol at Hipon
Deutsch: Ginataang Santol und Garnelen / Español: Santol y camarones en leche de coco / Português: Santol e camarão em leite de coco / Français: Santol et Crevettes Au lait de coco / Italiano: Santol e gamberi in latte di cocco
Ginataang Santol at Hipon in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish that combines santol (cottonfruit) and shrimp cooked in coconut milk. This dish is a unique Blend of flavors, showcasing the sourness of the santol fruit with the sweetness of shrimp, all balanced within the rich, creamy texture of coconut milk. The santol fruit is peeled and grated or finely chopped, then cooked with shrimp, garlic, onion, ginger, and sometimes chili peppers to create a savory, slightly spicy, and aromatic dish.
Tapa
Tapa is a culinary tradition that has gained worldwide recognition, originating from Spain but now enjoyed in many parts of the world. These small, flavorful dishes have a rich history, and their versatility makes them suitable for various occasions. In this article, we will explore tapas, their diverse examples, potential risks, and how to prepare a popular tapa recipe. We'll also touch upon their history, legal aspects, and suggest some similar culinary delights to explore.
Lebkuchen
Deutsch: Lebkuchen / Español: Lebkuchen / Português: Lebkuchen / Français: Lebkuchen / Italiano: Lebkuchen
Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked Christmas treat, somewhat akin to gingerbread. It is made from a variety of ingredients including honey, spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves, nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts, and candied fruit.
Support
Deutsch: Träger / Español: Soporte / Português: Suporte / Français: Support / Italiano: Supporto
Support in the food context refers not to a standalone edible item, but rather to any component in a dish that serves as a base or structure for presenting, combining, or enhancing other ingredients. It plays a physical or functional role in holding, containing, or complementing key elements of a dish without necessarily being the focal flavor. In some cases, the support is edible and adds its own texture or mild taste; in others, it may be a tool or structure not consumed.