Holy Basil
Season: All year round | Flavor: Pungent, Astringent with a Cooling effect
Its called Queen of Herbs and blends well with hot & spicy foods.
Benefits : Source of Vitamin A & C. Other nutrients that can be found in holy basil are dietary fibre, Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron and Zinc. But the strength of the holy basil's nutritional profile lies in the phytochemical compounds
Primary uses : In stir-fried dishes
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Thai Parsley
Season: All year round | Flavor: Mildly bitter
Looks like very skinny Romain lettuce with very strong smell
Benefits : Source of vitamin A, C & K as well as a good source of Folate and Iron. Parsley's volatile oil components include Myristicin, Limonene, Eugenol and Alpha-thujene. Its flavonoids include Apiin, Apigenin, Crisoeriol and Luteolin.
Primary uses : Staple ingredient of Thai cuisine
Lemongrass
Season: All year round | Flavor: Citrus
Plant with thin long leaves
Benefits : Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 & C. Moreover, lemongrass is packed with many important minerals – Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Copper and Zinc.
Primary uses : Soups & teas
Lotus Root
Season: All year round | Flavor: Refreshing and mild sweet flavor
Lotus root is the edible part of Lotus plant, crispy & crunch texture
Benefits : Has a unique mix of vitamin B6 & C, Potassium, Phosphorous, Copper, Iron, and Manganese, as well as Thiamin, Pantothenic acid, Zinc, vitamin B6 & C. Also a source of dieteary fibre and protein.
Primary uses : In stir-fried dishes
Banana Leaf
Season: All year round | Flavor: Sweet
Large aromatic leaves, highly used worldwide in various cuisines
Benefits : Contain large amounts of Polyphenols such as Epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, also found in green tea. Polyphenols are natural antioxidants found in many plant based foods.
Primary uses : sometimes cooked-in dishes else dishes are served on them.
Red Chilli
Season: All year round | Flavor: Very Spicy
Famous for their intense heat with heart of the flavor in the seeds.
Benefits : Contains up to seven times the vitamin C level of an Orange and has a range of health benefits, including fighting sinus congestion, aiding digestion and helping to relieve migraines and muscle, joint and nerve pain. It's also a good source of vitamins A and E, Beta-carotene, Folic acid and Potassium.
Primary uses : In any dish to bring up the heat