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18 comments for Naaga Keshar, Cloves and Marathi Moggu »

1. Indira,
   Being a Maharashtrian, I find it interesting that Andhra has named a spice
   “Marathi Moggu”.(I knew we were spicy people but did not know that we had a spice named after us )
   Where did this name come from? And how and in which Andhra recipe do you use this spice?
   I will try to find the Marathi name for this.

   Comment by Anjali — October 14, 2007 @ 3:09 pm

2. Thanks Indira for posting the pics…Guess you have made it easy for me to identify these wonderful spices.

   Priti

   Comment by Priti — October 14, 2007 @ 3:39 pm

3. Indira,

   After seeing this photo, I went back to my comment on Oct 8. to find my error. I also immediately opened my jar of whole cloves, inhaled the sweet spicy fragrance, popped one into my mouth and examined them more closely. The cloves have a bud that obviously protrudes and sits on the calyx.

   From your beautiful photo, naaga keshar, cloves and maranthi moggu are similar, but also have clear differences. I look forward to learning more about naaga keshar and maranthi moggu, how their flavors differ, and in what types of food each are used.

   Comment by Nora — October 14, 2007 @ 6:37 pm

4. Hey Indira, Iam here after a long time. Was busy visiting places with my parents in-laws. Good to learn about the spices. I havent used Naaga Keshar or Marathi Moggu! Need to catch up on many posts of yours! Regards n Cheers / Nina

   Comment by Nina — October 14, 2007 @ 11:47 pm

5. Even in Kannada, there is a spice called “Marathi Moggu”. However, I don’t use it.

   Comment by Kumudha — October 14, 2007 @ 11:59 pm

6. I also recently came to know about these ancient and special spices and I am in the process of learning full details about the history, recipe uses etc. I will update you through my posts, when I get all the information needed. Thanks for your interest.

   Comment by Indira — October 15, 2007 @ 12:06 am

7. Indira, I have not used marati moggu, would love to hear its uses.

   Comment by sreelu — October 15, 2007 @ 12:28 am

8. I have always used cloves but Naag Keshar and Marathi Mogu is nex to me.
   I don’t think i will find them here in Belgium. But am going to buy them frm Indian on my next trip
   THanks for the post as i learned something new today

   Comment by Happy Cook — October 15, 2007 @ 5:08 am

9. Indira,

   Thanks for posting these photos. You’ve cleared up lots of doubts. I wonder if Penzey’s or Kalystan’s has them.

   Comment by padmaja — October 15, 2007 @ 8:46 am

10. Hi,

    Do you know other names for marathi moggu? I am trying buy it in US but don’t know what to ask for .

    Comment by Neetu — October 17, 2007 @ 1:16 am

11. Hi,

    I know my mil used Marathi mogu for Bise bale bath and sometimes in channa masala, it definitely adds a different flavour

    Comment by Sapna — October 22, 2007 @ 12:18 pm

12. Hey Indira, We were introduced to these spices when we first tasted Pedatha’s Vaangi Baath. We have not found the English names after much search. They are truly flavoursome and lend an exotic and distinct taste to the dishes. Clear pictures as always .

    Comment by Pritya — October 29, 2007 @ 6:29 pm

13. Marthi Moggu is kannada name. In other languages:

    Capparis spinosa L. (syn: Capparis aphylla, Roth) Capparideae
    Tamil: Kariyal
    English: Caper
    Sanskrit: Karira
    Hindi: Kachra, Kabra, Karer
    Punjabi: Karia
    Telugu: Enugadanta, Mumudatu
    Persian: Kuraka, kebir

    Comment by parshva — November 12, 2007 @ 6:40 am

14. hi,
    from a programme on agriculture telecast in the ‘podhigai’ TV I came to know that maratti moggu is the immature pod of silk cotton tree that drops down.

    Comment by T.R.DAMODARAN — November 25, 2007 @ 8:12 am

15. hi, i’ve been looking for an authentic recipe for vaangi baath. my husband is willing to eat brinjals but only if they are covertly added into curries! i looked on your website but couldnt see one so thought i’d ask just in case i have missed it. thanks

    regards
    satya

    Comment by satya krishnan — January 14, 2008 @ 5:10 am

16. Please can you tell me where I can buy marathi moggu? Can I buy them in England, if so where?

    Regards
    Jennifer

    Comment by Jennifer Scott — January 22, 2008 @ 4:53 am

17. marathi moggu ls botanically fruit bud of red silk cotton tree (Ceiba bombaxYba)

    Comment by G.Ganapathi Bhat — December 16, 2009 @ 12:54 pm

18. hi indira,ur recipes are good and i watch more . what is nagakeshar.i didn;t use it upto now. is it available in andhra? i didn;t hear about it in andhra(though i am from andhra).pls tell me more about it ,in which telugu recipes it is used.

    i know marati mogga will be used in biryani recipes.

    Comment by neeraja — January 20, 2010 @ 2:15 am

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