Aniseed

Scientific Name :

Pimpinella Anisum

Medicinal Value :

Finds application in many traditional medicines as stomachic, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, carminative, digestive, expectorant, stimulant and tonic.

Nutrient Value :

Excellent source of B-complex vitamins such as pyridoxine, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin. Also great source of minerals like calcium, iron, copper, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium

Culinery and Other Values :

Used in sweet and savory dishes to impart a sweet aromatic flavor. Used as flavoring base for soups, sauces, breads, cakes and bakery items. Used as a flavoring base in the preparation of herbal tea.

Glossary :

• English : Aniseed
• Tamil : Shombu
• Malayalam : Shombu
• Telugu : Kuppi Soptu
• Kannada : Sompu
• Hindi : Valaiti Saunf / Aawonf
• Bengali : Muhuri / Mitha Jira
• Gujarati : Anisi / Sowa
• Marathi : Badishaep
• Oriya : Sop
• Punjabi : Valaiti Sounf

Recipes with aniseed:

1) Chettinad Masala Powder

2) Pigeon / Pura/ Pravu Gravy

3) Mutton Curry In Malabar Style

4) Kerala Beef Roast|Malabar Style Beef Roast