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.
Peanut
Deutsch: Erdnuss / Español: Cacahuete / Português: Amendoim / Français: Arachide / Italiano: Arachide
The peanut (Arachis hypogaea), also known as groundnut, is a legume crop cultivated primarily for its edible seeds. Despite its name, the peanut is not a true nut but belongs to the Fabaceae family, which includes beans and peas. It is a staple in global agriculture due to its nutritional value, versatility, and economic significance, particularly in regions with warm climates.
Kohlrabi
Deutsch: Kohlrabi / Español: Colirrábano / Português: Couve-rábano / Français: Chou-rave / Italiano: Cavolo rapa
Kohlrabi in the food context refers to a type of vegetable that belongs to the brassica family, which also includes cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Its name comes from the German words for cabbage ("Kohl") and turnip ("Rabi"), reflecting its appearance and taste, which resemble a cross between a turnip and a cabbage stem. Kohlrabi can be eaten both raw and cooked and comes in green or purple varieties, although the flesh inside is usually pale green or white.
Zimtzucker
Deutsch: Zimtzucker / Español: Azúcar con canela / Português: Açúcar com canela / Français: sucre à la cannelle / Italiano: Zucchero alla cannella
Zimtzucker is a simple yet flavourful Blend of ground cinnamon and Sugar, commonly used as a sweet topping or seasoning in baking and desserts. It is a staple in German cuisine, often sprinkled on pancakes, waffles, or toast, and is also used to enhance the flavour of baked goods like cookies, cakes, and pastries.
Hindu
Deutsch: Hindu / Español: Hindú / Português: Hindu / Français: Hindou / Italiano: Indù
Hindu in the food context does not refer to an edible food item but to the dietary customs, restrictions, and traditional cuisines associated with followers of Hinduism. Hindu dietary practices are deeply influenced by religious beliefs, regional traditions, and philosophical principles, particularly the concepts of ahimsa (non-violence), purity, and spirituality.