Plants and Their Benefits

The Next Time You Crave Sticky Rice, Just Follow the Simple Steps Below! Sticky rice is usually associated with Thai cuisine but you will be surpri...

Know About Khasi Mandarin Meghalaya is also home to the very first species of citric fruits in the world. The renowned Khasi Mandarin of Meghalaya ...

There are various spices found in Indian cuisine which is something we’ve all grown up with and accustomed to as well. And only as I write this, do I realize how we’ve been living with one such miracle spice all our lives.

Historically, turmeric (curcuma longa) has been in use for thousands of years in Asia. Early Polynesians carried the spice with them to Hawaii, where it is known as Olena, even today. Whereas in Europe, it has been used as a substitute for saffron for over seven centuries!

Bird’s Eye Chilli is treasured for its unique pungency and spiciness. The chilli gets its name from its petite size and a shape which is similar to a Bird’s Eye. Chillies are believed to have been cultivated for over 6,000 years and since then different varieties of chillies have been discovered.

 

Garcinia pedunculata is known commonly as Sohdanei in Khasi, the language of the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya. It is a traditional wild fruit found in ...

Perilla Seeds or Nei Lieh Is Eaten With Sohphlang Here is a traditional mix you would love to taste. Sohphlang, a produce of Northeast India, is a ...

In India Sticky Rice Is Grown Only in the Northeast States Short grained rice with a sticky texture is grown among the hills of Meghalaya using nat...

Rich in phosphorus and protein this pale white, shapeless produce is not very attractive to look at. But this seasonal vegetable (or should we say fruit?) is much loved for its crunchy taste. Not many eat it thinking it is good for them, but because they love its feel on the tongue and down the gullet.

Cinnamon is a versatile spice. It not only adds a fragrant flavour to your specialty foods and dishes (and tea), it is also a preservative and has several medicinal qualities that make it highly sought after, especially in the West.

Meghalaya, a state in the Northeast of India, with its beautiful hilly terrain, is home to naturally grown cinnamon. Zizira, based in Meghalaya sources cinnamon directly from the farmers we work with.

Meghalaya Can Grow High Quality Coffee A research by one of the Zizira explorers lead us to an interesting piece of information about coffee beans....

Lakadong turmeric grows in select areas of the Jaintia Hills district of the state of Meghalaya, one of the seven sister states that make the North...

If we were to ask you whether you have heard of ‘Assam’ tea or ‘Darjeeling’ tea – the answer is highly likely to be 'of course'! But, have you hear...