Hindu Metroplus ,On the wings of beans Ever since my introduction to our local vegetable vendor Rajathi ,my curiosity in seeking unusual produce has gone up a few notches. An early sunday morning drive to Vysial street,to,check out her wares has becoming a calming routine of sorts. Rajathi’s sacks and baskets are always filled to […]
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Trash Cooking – tops and tails,roots and shoots
Simplicity Coimbatore ,Trash cooking The awareness about food has been catching on like wildfire in recent years.Everywhere we go,there’s an opinion, a curiosity and an interest to experiment with food and to experience and be exposed to as many culinary food journeys as one possibly can! It’s an exciting time to be a foodie. Ingredients […]
Coffee ; the berries & the brew
Simplicity Coimbatore ,Coffee estate at Chikmagalur A hot cup of filter coffee is something I have learned to savour in the recent years. If it’s served strong and frothy in a davara the joy in enjoying every sip is doubled. But I must confess that I did not really delve into the intricacies of how […]
Tapioca (Maravalli kizhanghu)
Simplicity Coimbatore ,Wild tapioca chips The crisp ,golden edges of the piping hot ,(home-made) tapioca chips was just what the appetite ordered during the monsoons.This tea-time treat that happened to coincide perfectly with the afternoon rain ,hit all the right flavour notes on the taste buds. The maravalli kizhanghu or tapioca is a plant […]
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 […]
Jackfruit
Simplicity Coimbatore , The wholesome jackfruit My friend posted a picture of palakottai vadai (jackfruit seed snack) on her instagram page saying that it was an old family recipe. My curiosity is insatiable when it comes to learning about such heirloom family favourites. I have to admit , my own association with the jackfruit all […]
Agriturismo Tananei
The first time I heard of Agriturismo Tananei was when a dear friend asked if I would like to spend some time at an olive grove in Tuscany. The Tuscan region of Italy is much talked about all over the world for it’s food, architecture,vineyards and lots more. Agriturismo essentially means a farm stay ; […]
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 […]
Sola sappadu (Sorghum balls)
Simplicity Coimbatore , Sola saadham Comfort foods are those which evoke nostalgic memories not just by the taste but also by the look and feel of a dish. The simple sola sappadu is one such comfort food for me. Around this time of year when families are looking to simplify their diet by eating that […]
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 […]
