The poppy plant is quite famous around the world. Why? Because heroin and opium are produced from the sap of its seed pods. But don't let that deter you from eating poppy seeds (a.k.a khus khus in Hindi). Because these tiny, ...
Poppy seeds are not only famous in this century, but accounts reveal that these were considered as sedatives during the medieval age. In the Bronze Age, people were also well aware of poppy seeds, as they were mixed with milk and ...
Aloo posto is a traditional Bengali recipe that is prepared as a side dish for regular meals. The Bengali aloo posto, as the name suggests, is made by cooking potatoes with a spiced poppy seed paste and certain specific spices. The ...
Gasagase payasa is a traditional dessert of Karnataka and is prepared for almost all auspicious occasions. The payasa is prepared using poppy seeds, coconut and jaggery. The poppy seeds payasam has a great nutritional value and acts as a good coolant. ...
Poppy seed is a spice composed of the seed of the opium poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. Poppies have been cultivated for centuries for their beneficial properties. It is an annual plant that produces big blue or white blossoms on striking stalks. ...