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  2. Chrysopogon zizanioides - Wikipedia

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    Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver and khus, is a perennial bunchgrass of the family Poaceae.. Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum while sharing many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).

  3. Sharbat (drink) - Wikipedia

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    Vetiver sherbet (khus syrup) can be made by adding khus essence to sugar and water. The khus essence itself is made from the roots of vetiver grass. Vetiver sherbet can be used as a flavoring for milkshakes, lassi and other yogurt drinks, ice cream, Shirley Temples and other mixed beverages. It can also be used as a general purpose dessert topping.

  4. List of Pakistani spices - Wikipedia

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    Khus Chrysopogon zizanioides: Wall flower seeds تخم تودری سرخ Tukhm-e-Todri Surkh Cheiranthus cheiri: Walnut tree bark دنداصہ Dandasa Juglans regia: Water lily flower گُل نیلوفر Gul-e-Neelofer, Kanwal Ka Phool Nymphaea alba: White beeswax دیسی موم سفید Desi Moom Safaid Cera alba: White lupin ترمس Tarmas ...

  5. Couscous - Wikipedia

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    Couscous (Arabic: كُسْكُس, romanized: kuskus) is a traditional North African dish [5] [6] of small [a] steamed granules of rolled semolina [7] that is often served with a stew spooned on top.

  6. List of Indian spices - Wikipedia

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    Turmeric powder, mustard seeds, chili powder, cumin seeds Spices at a Goa market Indian spices with labels (garam masala components). Indian spices include a variety of spices grown across the Indian subcontinent (a sub-region of South Asia).

  7. List of essential oils - Wikipedia

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    Citronella oil, from a plant related to lemon grass is used as an insect repellent; Clary Sage oil, used in perfumery and as an additive flavoring in some alcoholic beverages. [7] Clove oil used in perfumery and medicinally. Coconut oil, used for skin, food, and hair; Coffee oil, used to flavor food. Coriander oil

  8. Poppy seed - Wikipedia

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    Poppy seed is an oilseed obtained from the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). The tiny, kidney-shaped seeds have been harvested from dried seed pods by various civilizations for thousands of years. It is still widely used in many countries, especially in Central Europe and South Asia, where it is legally grown, used in food products and sold in ...

  9. Plants used as herbs or spices - Wikipedia

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    Khus, vetiver Chrysopogon zizanioides: Poaceae: perennial herb culinary, medicinal, fragrance root extract Chicory: Cichorium intybus: Asteraceae: somewhat woody perennial herb culinary, tea roots also used as a vegetable (leaves and roots) and sugar substitute (roots) Quinine: Cinchona officinalis and related species: Rubiaceae: tree culinary ...