Simplicity Coimbatore , Special harvest , Ragi The importance of the harvest festival has been ingrained into us as early back as my memory goes. It’s not like the significance was explained to us in words, we understood merely by watching.The rituals exhibit a sense of reverence rather than only a celebratory feeling. It is […]
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Arisi paruppu saadham
Simplicity Coimbatore ,Arisi paruppu saadham of Coimbatore A Sunday lunch tends to revolve around an aromatic biryani of some sort. But when the week before has been hectic not to mention spent indulging in choice dishes from other cuisines, the cravings lean more towards quiet comfort! When it comes to a comforting Indian lunch ,I […]
Asafoetida (perungayam)
Simplicity Coimbatore ,Asafoetida in it’s pure form A month ago , a school mate of mine currently living in the US messaged me wanting to know more about asafoetida. She enjoys cooking Indian meals for her family and therefore the perungayam is a much used condiment in her kitchen. Her interest got me thinking […]
Yellow corn (maize) flour
Simplicity Coimbatore ,Maize flour in your diet Over the past year almost I have been experimenting with different kinds of flour. We stopped buying or cooking/baking with maida about 6-7 years ago. Any cakes , biscuits or bread was made using home ground whole wheat flour only. Lately however there has been a frequent occurrence […]
Ashwagandha berries (withania somnifera)
Simplicity Coimbatore ,A spoonful of Ashwagandha a day keeps the doctor away For years I have watched videos by health gurus abroad advocating the use of Ashwagandha as a herbal powder which can be added to juices, smoothies or even had as a health tonic.I knew of it only in bottled or packaged form .It […]
Rain fed wild greens (kaatu keerai)
Simplicity Coimbatore , Keera, keera , keera Those of us who have been brought up in Coimbatore since infancy have grown up hearing the elders talk of waiting for the “summer showers” in April. This city with the perfect tropical climate comprising of just the right amount of warmth, breezy evenings and many water […]
Sabja seeds
Simplicity Coimbatore , Sabja seeds A fun evening in summer ,when growing up was having chilled falooda made for us by mom and her dear friend with whom she traded many food secrets. This drink of Persian origin was made by them without deviating from the authentic flavours. That’s probably why ,for me , a […]
Nungu summers
Simplicity Coimbatore , Nungu summers A few days ago , a friend of mine sent me a picture on Whatsapp of a dish that she called ice apple salad. It had strawberries as well and the whole white and red effect was so pretty that for a few seconds I forgot that I was actually […]
Gulkand (rose petal jam)
Simplicity Coimbatore , Gulkhand Pink petals unfurl themselves in layers to form the pretty blossom which then stands tall with it’s head nodding about the dark green leaves and hidden thorns.The paneer rose is much more than just a lovely flower. Rosewater and the heady attar made from these roses have always been celebrated in […]
Agathi Kai
Hindu Metroplus , A pod cast in buttermilk Since having made and tasted the agathi poo poriyal ,4 years ago, this pretty ingredient has always been a much looked forward lunch dish when in season.The agathi (sesbania grandiflora) plants do grow tall and these flowers hang in attractive clusters.As I stood admiring the white […]
