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Albahaca is the Spanish word for "Basil", a kind of aromatic plant used to season and flavor dishes. Albahaca is pronounced "ahl-bah-ah-kah"

Albaricoque is the Spanish word for "Apricot", a kind of fruit. It is also called "Albercoc" in Spanish, particularly in Valencia, Spain. Albaricoques are made into Jugo De Albaricoque/Zumo de Albaricoque, Spanish for "Apricot Juice", marmalades and jams. Medias lunas de nueces y albaricoque (Apricot & Walnut Crescents - Rugelach)

Ajipa refers to Andean Tuber, one of the tubers eaten in Peru. Ajipa is similar to Jacon, but much more firmer. They are used fresh, similar to Jicama.

Aracacha refers to an Andean Tuber used in Peru for cooking. It looks like a fat white carrot as they are related to the carrot and celery family. The taste is good for making soups and stocks.

Arisa Pithas refer to the popular home-made cakes from Orissa, India. Arisa Pithas is a kind of sweet/delicacy well-known all over Orissa that is prepared from rice flour, powdered cinnamon, jaggery syrup and vegetable oil or ghee. The small balls of rice dough are rolled and deep fried. Arisa Pithas is similar to Kachoris, they are both easy to prepare and can be stored for few days.

Aloo Ke Gutke refers to a typical Kumaon snack prepared from raw potatoes that is cooked with fried red chilis, coriander leaves and spices. Aloo Ke Gutke's dry version is flavored with leaves of the Jambu tree.

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