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Popular ingredient in the Italian, Greek, and Mexican cuisine, oregano leaves are also used in India. The oregano that is cultivated in the Middle East and Far East is bitterer than other varieties around the world.

Oregano is harvested wild; hence, it is often referred to as "wild marjoram". However, oregano and marjoram are from the same plant family, but different herbs.

Found as whole oregano leaves and ground oregano, its color ranges from light to dark green, but preserving its strongly aromatic pungent flavor composed of earthy/musty, hay, green, and minty notes, according to culinary experts.

Some of the most popular India dishes prepared with oregano include:

Oregano tomatoes
Herbal mushroom rice
Barbecued Lamb Chops
Lemon Herb Green Beans
Lemon and Herb Fish

Oregano also has medicinal, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties due to its high content of flavonoids and phenolic acids.

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