AboutJaya Shrivastava Expertise I can answer questions related to North Indian Vegetarian cuisine. I can tell you about the medicinal value of spices and vegetables. I started cooking from the age of eight. Though I have a degree in biotechnology, cooking is my passion and I would love to answer your queries related to vegetarian cooking.
Experience About twenty years of experience in kitchen. My source of knowledge is my mother and experimentation.
Publications some recipes published in hindi newspapers
Education/Credentials Masters in Biotechnology
Awards and Honors Medal for first position as science graduate in the city.
Expert: Jaya Shrivastava Date: 1/7/2008 Subject: english names for grains
Question Hi..As I have been unable, after several hours of googling,find the answer....during ekadashi we cook a 'grain'? called samo or moriyo. what is its name in english. If you can answer this question I would be most thankful. Thankyou.
Answer Hi Nipa,
I searched and came to know that you are talking about sawan (common name in hindi) which is called samo in gujarati.
Its english name is billion dollar grass and is a variety of millet, scientific name being Echinochloa sp.
