India is a major producer of mustard which is extensively cultivated in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. Almost all types of mustard grown in India has some commercial value or other. White (Yellow) Mustard is a round hard seed, beige or straw colored. With its milder flavor and good preservative qualities, this is the one that is most commonly used. Black Mustard is a round hard seed, varying in color from dark brown to black, smaller and much more pungent than the white. Brown Mustard (Rai) is similar in size to the black variety and vary in color from light to dark brown. It is more pungent than the white, less than the black. The seed itself has no aroma. but has a sharp and fiery flavor. Powdered mustard is usually made from white mustard seed and is used for its appetizing flavor and preservative value. Mustard has been prescribed for scorpion stings and snake bites, epilepsy, toothache, bruises, stiff neck, rheumatism, colic and respiratory troubles. Hotness Scale: 3-8 |
