Author: Sagar
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Banana flower poriyal
Why is it that banana flower as a vegetable dish is more and more forgotten in this bio region? Life is too fast, people are busy working and the banana flower takes time to open! Sitting down with few friends and family or family offers us, not only a delicious vegetable, highly nutritious and valued…
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Radish Salad
RADISH SALAD Radish grows in abundance in the winter season. One of the challenges we face on our road back to nature, integrating local foods into our diets, is to create diverse recipes, so as to not get bored with a certain vegetable when there is a glut. At Solitude farm cafe we use radish…
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Lively up your earth
https://youtu.be/9NMfEJfjff0 After playing concerts in fancy clubs in Mumbai, I recognize that music is as important as food and decided to start my own music festival at Solitude Farm. A celebration of creativity within our community, of Mother Earth, local food and, of course, music. Thus Lively Up your Earth born! Check out the…
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Benefits of Mudakathan Keera Jingle
https://youtu.be/khaUbjI3Fgs Mudakathan, Cardiospermum, is an edible weed synonymous with Tamil nutritional and medicinal culture. This weed that grows on the side of the road is mixed into dosa batter or added to a rasam, illustrating the famous saying, “food is medicine”. Watch the video.
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Masanobu Fukuoka
I had the opportunity to meet Masanobu Fukuoka in 2003 at Vanadan Shiva’s farm in Dehradoon. He was a short man with a long white beard, indigo kimono and wooden chappels. He looked like a zen master. He was already 92 years old and spoke very little. One thing he did say, was that only…
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Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Ocimum tenuiflorum In every Indian home, you’ll find a tulsi plant. This plant represents purification and is a king of Ayurveda. A few leaves in hot water make a delightful herbal tea and yet, people buy tulsi tea bags!!! Tulsi is beneficial for memory, cognitive function and has antidepressant, antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties. It…
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Air potato
029 air potato HD 720p.mp4 Air potato from the genus Dioscorea, is a type of Yam that grows wild. At Solitude Farm the biggest yam we harvested was 62 kilos. After harvesting, it should be left for one month, and then it can be cooked in a variety of ways. This is an amazing food…
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Jackfruit seeds poriyal
An amazing side product of the delicious jackfruit is the jackfruit seed. Last summer at Solitude, we harvested over a hundred kilos of jackfruit. We made smoothies, icecreams, added it to our Thali and saved all the seeds! The seeds are highly nutritious and offer a host of health benefits. The seeds are rich in…
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People Food Music
14_Food_+_Music__+_People(720p).mp4 For many years we have recognised that music is an adhesive that brings people together. Like food, it is an essential aspect of our lives. After the lockdown, we had our first concerts, and the relief for people to meet friends and celebrate was quite touching. Community is integral to valuing local food, local…
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Butterfly Pea powder
Clitoria ternatea This most wonderful flower, butterfly pea, has so many medicinal benefits. It boosts memory, lowers blood pressure, aids digestion, improves eyesight, good for uterus health and keeps your skin looking young. Dry the flowers and grind them into a powder. This powder is easy to store, can be used in teas and even…