White mustard – Safed sarsoo – সাদা সরিষা – Shwet Sarisha – by poojn

What is White mustard?

White mustard, scientifically known as Sinapis alba, is a mustard plant cultivated for its small, round seeds.

Where White mustard is used?

White mustard seeds are commonly used in cooking, especially in Indian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisines. They are used to make condiments like mustard sauce, salad dressings, and pickles. The seeds can also be ground into a powder and used as a spice.

When does White mustard get used?

White mustard seeds can be used in cooking year-round, depending on the specific recipe and culinary preferences.

What does White mustard symbolize?

White mustard does not have specific symbolic meanings in cultural or religious contexts.

Also known as: Yellow mustard, yellow sarson, safed sarson.

Hindi: सफेद सरसों (Safed Sarson), Bengali: সাদা সরিষা (Shada Sorisha). Tamil: வெள்ளை கடுகு (Vellai Kadugu), Telugu: తెల్ల ఆవాలు (Tella Aavalu), Kannada: ಬಿಳಿ ಸಾಸಿವೆ (Bili Saasive), Malayalam: വെള്ള കടുക് (Vella Kaduku), Marathi: श्वेत सरसो (Shwet Sarso), Gujarati: સફેદ રાઈ (Safed Rai), Punjabi: ਸਫ਼ੈਦ ਸਰਸੋਂ (Safed Sarson), Urdu: سفید رائی (Safed Rai).

Anything that makes  White mustard special?

White mustard is known for its milder flavor compared to black mustard seeds. It has potential health benefits and is used in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties. The plant is versatile, rapidly growing, and is often used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility.