Author: Sagar

You wouldn’t believe how simple and yummy this drumstick flower poriyal is. Yes, you heard it right, it is indeed a drumstick flower that we’re cooking today! Saute mustard seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, shallots and dried red chillies. Once the mustard seeds crackle, add in the drumstick flowers. This has to cook for about…

The coconut groundnut chutney is a staple here at Solitude. This simple chutney, is absolutely delicious, and is made with ingredients most likely to be lying around, in your home. The preparation: Dry roast 1 cup of groundnuts in a pan on low heat, till it becomes golden brown. Remove from the pan and keep…

Moringa oleifera In the summer there is an absolute glut of drumsticks everywhere! This humble vegetable has been used extensively in all types of traditional Indian cuisine. Moringa gets its name from the Tamil word murungai, meaning “twisted pod”. It is a very tasty and highly nutritious vegetable that exemplifies the adage “food is medicine”.…

Karpuravalli Herbal tea is the most brilliant way of consuming medicinal plant extracts in their purest form and letting them absorb in your body. Herbal teas detox not only your body but also your mind with the rush of antioxidants and nutrients. We love making our own herbal tea concoctions at Solitude and Indian Oregano…

Sorakkai The Bottle gourd belongs to the cucurbit family. It is big on vitamin C, vitamin B-3, B-5 and B-6 and also contains minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, sodium, manganese and magnesium. It is highly valued in Ayurveda and can be used to treat a wide diversity of complaints such as Jaundice, Diabetes,…

Local food is the very heart of community. It is the adhesive that binds us all together, our one true collective need, beyond opinions and ideals, concepts and beliefs. Local food is our lowest common denominator. It is the foundation upon which whole civilisations have been built! People coming together in cooperation over this collective…

You have read about how drumstick is full of antioxidants, beta-carotene, vitamin c and help control blood sugar, lactation, bone strength and anemia? This is a great way to get your kids to eat drumsticks, and sneak it into their diets. This yummy-tummy drumstick soup is so easy to make, and easy to love. Chop…

Moringa is the nutritional foundation of Tamil culture and this beautiful tree is found in almost every home in Tamil nadu. Drumstick leaves which we call Murungai keerai in Tamil and also known as Drumstick spinach are the delicate leaves of the drumstick trees! And yes, they are edible! There are so many diverse ways…

Vetrilai Karpuravalli Kashayam This tonic is a superb remedy against cough and cold! It also takes care of issues with indigestion, and is suitable for adults and children alike. If someone you know has been suffering for some time from a cold, giving them this remedy 3 mornings in a row will almost certainly cure…