How much do you know about the herb dill?

The Dill plant is native to southern Russia, western Africa and the Mediterranean region. Did you know that Anethum graveolens is the biological name for the herb that we affectionately call Dill?  This herb is also identified by several different names in a variety of languages such as Sowa (Hindi), Sathakuppi Sompa (Tamil), Sathakuppa (Malayalam), Sabasiege (Telugu), Sowa (Bengali, Punjabi & Urdu), Surva (Gujarati), Surva, Shepu (Marathi).  Regardless of the spoken language or the name used Dill is globally known as a flavor and aroma enhancer.  History has noted that Dill was a staple item at Emperor Charlemagne’s banquet table. But you do not have to be an emperor to enjoy the taste of Dill. This herb is used in many dishes such as smoked salmon, sauces, eggs, cheese, sour cream, yogurt and cucumber pickles to name a few.
 
Historical writings also reference Dill as a healing property in Ancient Greece and Roman. According to these writings, Dill was used to create cleansing formulas for the mouth.  The Dill seeds were burned and applied to wounds to accelerate the healing process. Remember these are historical writings, so I do not recommend treating any medical conditions with Dill.  However, I do recommend experimenting with Dill in cooking recipes.  The culinary use of Dill is both global and endless.  There are numerous existing recipes that contain Dill or perhaps you can create a few of your own. So follow your taste buds, this herb is an annual plant and can be ground year round. Depending on where you live, Dill can be grown outdoors and indoors.
 
 
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 Dawn
 
  
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