Glossary V

Deutsch: Vitamin / Español: Vitamina / Português: Vitamina / Français: Vitamine / Italiano: Vitamina

Vitamin is an organic compound and an essential nutrient that an organism requires in limited amounts. An organic chemical compound (or related set of compounds) is called a vitamin when the organism cannot synthesize the compound in sufficient quantities, and it must be obtained through the diet; thus, the term vitamin is conditional upon the circumstances and the particular organism.

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Vanpayar, also known as red gram or red cowpea, is a versatile legume that plays a significant role in many cuisines around the world. This nutritious ingredient is packed with essential nutrients and is commonly used in a variety of dishes. In this article, we will explore Vanpayar's definition, culinary uses, nutritional benefits, potential risks, and provide a popular recipe. We'll also touch upon its history and legal considerations and suggest some similar legumes for your culinary adventures.

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Vefa Bozacisi refers to Turkey's tavern-like Boza outlet where Ottoman culinary tradition of drinking Boza has been protected since 1876 when Vefa Bozacisi was first opened by the current owner’s great grandfather in the Istanbul district of Vefa.

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Indian: Semiya
Vermicelli is a traditional type of pasta round in section which is thinner than spaghetti.

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Deutsch: Essig
Vinegar is an aqueous solution of acetic acid and trace compounds that may include flavorings. Vinegar typically contains 5–8% acetic acid by volume. Usually, the acetic acid is produced by a double fermentation, converting simple sugars to ethanol using yeast, and ethanol to acetic acid by acetic acid bacteria.

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Vanpayar or Van Payar Thoran is one of the many Thoran dishes from Kerala, India. Van Payar or Vanpayar is red cow beans stir-fried with grated coconut, lots of spices, onions/shalotts and Curry leaves.

Thoran is a dry vegetable side dish with coconut added to it. It is a vegetable-based stir-fry made from finely chopped or cut vegetables cooked with grated coconut on it. Moreover, Thoran is sauteed or stir-fried vegetables or mixed (2 or more) vegetables with grated coconut. It is a part of Sadya. (Please see related article on Thoran).

Van Payar/Vanpayar Thoran is best eaten with rice, Kanji (rice gruel/porridge), Dosa or Chappati/Roti

Thoran is Kerala is called Poriyal in Tamil Nadu.

Below are pictures of Van Payar/Vanpayar Thoran

Van Payar/Vanpayar Thoran eaten with Dosa/Dosha

This picture of Van Payar/Vanpayar Thoran is served with rice.

This Van Payar/ Vanpayar Thoran is eaten with Chapatti or Roti for dinner in Allepey, Kerala, India