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Fennel
Some recipes that highlight the unique flavor of fennel seeds include roasted fennel with Parmesan, fennel seed-crusted pork tenderloin, and fennel seed biscotti.
The Tamil name for fennel seed is "Perunjeeragam."
Anise seed will substitute for fennel seed--use about half as much. Fennel seed is readily available at mid-east or Asian markets and it's very cheap.
Both aniseed & fennel have the same flavour & taste. Only difference is that the fennel seed is smaller, also called Vilaithi Sauf.
Tarragon can be substituted for anise seed. Another substitute can be fennel seed. Try a pinch of crushed fennel or anise seed as a substitute for a teaspoon of tarragon.
Fennel Seed known to relieve digestion.This excellent mouth refresher can simply be chewed to get the most of its benefits, its freshening taste can also be used to make fennel tea, which is soothing for sore throats and also relieves any discomfort from bloating or indigestion.
Saunf is called fennel seeds in English.
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The Telugu translation for fennel seeds is "సొప్పు" (soppu).
it is perunjeerakam in tamil........
Fennel seed in Hindi is called "सौंफ" (saunf). It is a common spice used in Indian cooking and traditional medicine.