Author: Sagar
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Rosella leaf rice
Rosella leaves are soo common and easy to grow here. We are always coming up with interesting and unique ways to consume them, be it green smoothies, or chutneys. Today, we bring to you, a rosella leaf rice. The rosella leaf rice is a 2-part recipe. It is a paste made from rosella leaves, that…
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Community Gardens
For many people, the isolation that the lockdown brought with it, created a need for community, and a reconnection to nature. Questions such as ‘where does our food come from?’ became very real, and with that a sense of answerability too. The response to this for Solitude Farm was to continue with renewed vigor what…
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Sweet Ragi Porridge
There are times when the prospect of whipping up a breakfast can be intimidating: just for those mornings when the clock seems to be ticking quicker than usual for everyone at home, and there isn’t much time left before school is meant to start for the children. There is one superhero that I am fain…
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Cluster bean stir fry
Cluster beans or Kothavarangai in Tamil, is a legume indigenous to our culture. While green beans are enjoyed by everyone, cluster beans are often forgotten. But this gracious vegetable, deserves to soak in glory, for its health benefits! Cluster beans are super rich in dietary fibres, maintaining heart and digestive health. It contains Vitamin C…
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Peanut Chutney
Nothing excites us at Solitude farm cafe more than Peanut Chutney! It’s soooo simple to make, and is ideal to be eaten with some crispy, fresh dosas. Peanuts are an active source of healthy fats, they’re full of proteins and antioxidants.The recurring theme in 365 is using local foods in diverse recipes. This tasty chutney…
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Giloy / ‘Guduchi’
Tinospora cordifolia Giloy, or ‘Amritamkodi’ locally, is considered to be the nectar of immortality. It’s highly esteemed in Ayurvedic system of medicine for the treatment of various conditions such as chronic fever, indigestion, anxiety, inflammatory respiratory issues, arthritis and so on; apart from being a generic immunity booster. A few years ago, a close friend…
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Palmyra’s ecological significance
Notwithstanding its uses nutritionally, medicinally and artisanally, the Palmyra tree has an incredible importance on an ecological level. Where it grows, they say cows will sleep. It is so because the roots of the Palmyra tree venture very deep into the ground and bring moisture up closer to the surface thereby maintaining a certain coolness…
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Fermented Ragi Porridge
Ragi Koozhu In this part of Tamil Nadu, Ragi is most popularly used in a preparation called Koozhu, which is a fermented porridge dish, drunk cold with salt, Chili and Onion and even raw mango.This is traditional farmer’s food! Koozhu is cooling for the body, and is served on the side of the road all…
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Coconut milk:
How many of us buy coconut milk from the store? Have you ever thought about the ecological cost of buying something that can easily be made at home? At Solitude, we have a simple solution for this. Go to your local vendor, and buy some coconuts. Grate 2 cups of fresh coconut, and add it…
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Papaya leaf skin mask
The papaya is a tree of wonder. You can use its fruit, vegetables, stem and leaf! The papaya leaf is extremely hydrating. Separate the leaf from the stem, add it to a mixer, and blend it with water. Strain the mixture, and apply it on your skin with a piece of cotton. Let the skin…