Author: Sagar
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Black Chilli
There are hundreds of varieties of chillies with different tastes, shapes, heat, and colors. This amazing black chilli is stunning to look at. Tiny purple-black fruits nestled among greenish-black leaves. The intensity of the color makes it a wonderful ornamental plant as well as a spicy addition to your kitchen. The pods start green, turn…
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Winged Bean
The winged bean, also known as cigarillos, four-angled bean, four-cornered bean, dragon bean, etc, is a tropical herbaceous legume. The winged beans are an excellent source of calcium, and interestingly, they also contain phosphorus, which helps the body to build strong bones; it is also claimed that it lowers blood pressure, prevents diabetes, boosts haemoglobin…
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Chicken Spinach Talinium triangulare
This leaf is rich in vitamins A and C and minerals such as iron and calcium and high in antioxidants. Because it is high in oxalic acid, people suffering from kidney disorders and gout, and rheumatoid arthritis should avoid consumption. This leaf helps in preventing gastrointestinal disorders, such as indigestion, constipation, flatulence, and IBS. The…
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Ramphal Chutney
Some of the best chutneys we serve are so spontaneous. They dont follow a recipe; they are an inspiration valuing the ingredients we harvest from the field. Our chutneys are fruits, greens, oil seeds, lemon, and salt. In Ramphal season, I grab a hand full of edible leaves, including the peppery piper longum leaf, some…
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Natural Soaps
As much as valuing local food, valuing water is of supreme importance. Just think how much water goes down the drain every day; showering, washing hands, brushing teeth, cleaning vessels, mopping floors, cooking, washing clothes, etc. Where does this water go? And if chemical soaps and detergents are used, what is the impact on the…
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Ramphal cream
As the food forest at the solitude farm grows, the ramphal production is going through the roof! We have to explore different ways of how to value this highly medicinal and tasty fruit. One such possibility is to scoop out the creamy flesh, add a tiny amount of water and push it through a sieve.…
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Bael fruit
Bael fruit, also known as wood apple, is a traditional Indian tree, especially found in Shiva temples; all parts of the tree can be used, fruits, bark, leaves, flower, and root. It has a rich profile of nutrients and a wide spectrum of medicinal values, Vitamins B1 and B2, phytochemicals, and essential amino acids. The…
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Pumpkin sabji
Pumpkin is an all-season vegetable that can be kept in the storeroom for a while. It can be used in many ways, from soups to curries, sweets to powder! A really simple way to use it is to cut it into cubes without removing the skin; the skin is both nutritious and tasty, then sautee…
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Sambhar
Sambhar is the most generic of all Tamil dishes. Its basically, a dal curry cooked with vegetables and tamarind. At solitude, as we have so much sundakai and banana stem, we always add them along with the traditional ingredients of drumstick and green mango. Sambhar can have so many variations of taste depending on the…
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Banana stem prep
The banana pith, also known as banana stem, is a vegetable obtained from the inner core of the banana tree. It is a fiber-rich food that supports weight loss and provides a plentiful supply of potassium and vitamin B6, essential for hemoglobin and insulin production. While it boasts a high fiber content, proper preparation is…