Cloves. The unopened flower buds of a tree, dried in the sun. They are very aromatic and widely used in Indian cooking.
Cloves. The unopened flower buds of a tree, dried in the sun. They are very aromatic and widely used in Indian cooking.
A fish very similar to the anchovy. Sometimes used to describe dried fish. These are marine fish not longer than 20 cm (8 inches) with a greenish-blue back and silver sides.
Soursop. A type of custard apple, about 20 cm (8 inches) long, heart-shaped with a green spiny skin. Their flavour is sharper than many custard apples and the texture is not as good so it is used for drinks and desserts.
The leaves of the sesbania, a small tree which produces feathery leaves, pods and flowers. The flowers are used in curries.