Glossary P

Pauy gug is a Thai word for star anise

Star anise which is one of the components of Chinese Five spice refers to a classic Chinese spice which is used to cook Thai dishes, particularly in Thai soups.It can also serve as a garnishing when the whole seed pod is used rather than the ground anise.

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Pav Bhaji refers to one of the many Indian snacks which is patty made of mixed vegetables that have been mashed and shallow fried and then served on a slice of bread.

Pavakka is the Malayalam word for Bitter melon or Bitter gourd. Kaipakka is another name of Bitter Gourd in Malayalam.

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Pavé is the French word for "cobblestone," but it can refer to a rectangular filled layer cake, or to a square of meat, fish, etc.

Pavlova refers to Australia's national dessert which is a mixture of fruits, sugar, and egg whites

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba Annonaceae) refers to papaya.

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Pawpaw Poke refers to a dish from Cook Islands which is made of pawpaw fruit, arrowroot powder, sugar and coconut cream. The seeds of the Pawpaw fruit are peeled and removed, then boiled until tender. Mix all ingrediants, and bake at 400 degrees F for 1-2 hours. Pawpaw Poke dish serves as a delicious dessert for functions and various occasions in Cook Islands.

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Paximathia is a Greek term for barley, wheat or rye rusks.

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Deutsch: Payasam / Español: Payasam / Português: Payasam / Français: Payasam / Italiano: Payasam

Payasam is a traditional South Indian sweet dish, a type of pudding typically made during festivals and special occasions. It is especially popular in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu and forms an essential part of celebratory meals like the Onam Sadya.

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Payasum refers to South Indian creamy dessert of vermicelli stir fried with powdered green cardamoms, and raisins in milk