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12:10 May 30, 2004 |
Hindi to English translations [Non-PRO] Cooking / Culinary | ||||
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| Selected response from: Rajan Chopra India Local time: 15:49 | |||
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4 +8 | Dry pomegranate seeds |
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Dry pomegranate seeds Explanation: This is one of the spices which is added to recipes to make the same more tasty. Please refer to the following link which contains the details and pictures of a number of spices (alongwith English names). -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2004-05-30 13:08:43 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The word \"pomegranate\" is derived from Middle French pome garnete and literally means \"seeded apple.\" It has been a symbol of fertility in many cultures and has been used medicinally by herbalists to treat inflammation, such as sore throats and rheumatism. \"Pomegranate\" literally means \"apple with many seeds.\" The word \"grenade,\" referring to a small explosive bomb scattering many pieces appears to have come from \"granatum.\" Reference: http://www.webindia123.com/cookery/measures/spices.htm |
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