Recipes India - Bishop Weeds
by Mrs Annamma Philippose (Feedback)
Bishop Weeds The most utilized part of Bishop's Weed is the small, caraway like fruits which have the essential oil being dominated by thymol a- pinene, p- cymene, limonene and terpinene as its main constituents. The Bishop weeds are the aromatic spices with wondrous flavor. In India they are grown mainly in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Roasting or frying in combination with potatoes or fish enhances the strong aroma of Bishop's Weed. They are also used in ayurvedic medicine to cure diseases related to the digestive tract.
The Bishop weeds also referred as the ajwain have originated in Eastern Mediterranean, but the usage in cuisine and as an ayurvedic remedy is confined to Central Asia and Northern India.
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