A thin bread made from finely ground wheat flour, originally derived from the corn tortilla, the tortilla is a staple food in Spain. Literally, it means small cake and is commonly prepared with meat to make a variety of dishes. In appearance it is very similar to the Indian Chapati. Tortillas can be made from both corn flour as well as wheat flour....
Tomato puree is used in many a dishes to impart the acidic flavor of tomatoes or as a gravy. To make a puree, wash and remove the stem of the tomato and blanch it. Blend the mixture and add a little water if it is too thick to get a tomato puree.
Tartaric acid is an important food additive that is commonly combined with baking soda to function as a leavening agent in recipes. It can be used in all kinds of foods except untreated foods. Tartaric acid naturally occurs in plants like grapes, apricots, apples, bananas, avocados and tamarinds. It is added in foods giving a sour taste and servi...
Made from the leaves of the tea plant, tea is a very popular beverage consumed around the world, especially India. Tea is known to have originated in China. In India it is prepared with milk. Other types are black tea, green tea, oolong too etc. Tea is the most soothing beverage which has a sweet aroma and is prepared by using hot water and /or ...
Tofu is a fermented soya bean curd, used widely in Chinese cooking. It is prepared by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds. There are many different varieties of tofu, including fresh tofu and processed tofu. It has a subtle flavor and can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. It is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish. ...