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.
Kahoy
Deutsch: Kahoy / Español: Kahoy / Português: Kahoy / Français: Kahoy / Italiano: Kahoy
Kahoy is not a recognized term in the food context. In many languages, particularly in Filipino (Tagalog), "kahoy" translates to "wood." However, if kahoy is being used in a specific cultural or culinary context, it may refer to something unique to that context which requires further elaboration.
Blanch
Deutsch: Blanchieren / Español: Escaldar / Português: Branquear / Français: Blanchir / Italiano: Sbollentare
Blanch is a cooking technique involving briefly boiling food and then quickly cooling it in ice water. This method is commonly used for vegetables, fruits, and nuts to achieve various culinary purposes.
Rice Meal
Deutsch: Reisgericht / Español: Comida de Arroz / Português: Refeição de Arroz / Français: Plat à base de Riz / Italiano: Pasto a base di Riso
A Rice Meal in the food context typically refers to a dish or a set of dishes where rice serves as the central or primary component, accompanied by one or more side dishes that could include vegetables, meats, fish, or legumes. The concept of a rice meal is universal, transcending cultures and cuisines, given the staple status of rice in many parts of the world. Depending on the region, the rice can be prepared in various ways, such as steamed, fried, or cooked with spices, and is complemented by side dishes that reflect local flavors and culinary traditions.
Giniling na Munggo
Deutsch: Gemahlene Mungobohnen / Español: Mungo molido / Português: Mungo moído / Français: Mungo moulu / Italiano: Mungo macinato
Giniling na Munggo in the food context refers to a Filipino dish made from ground or mashed mung beans (munggo). This hearty and nutritious dish is typically cooked with garlic, onion, tomatoes, and often includes pork, shrimp, or fish for added flavor. It's a versatile recipe that can be customized with various ingredients such as leafy greens (like spinach or malunggay leaves), and it is seasoned with fish sauce or salt for taste.