Solitude Farm

Category: 365 Days

  • Moong Dal

    Moong Dal

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    Moong dal is a vibrant legume and is an intrinsic part of Indian cuisine. Beyond its delightful taste and versatility in the kitchen, moong dal boasts a wealth of health benefits, earning its reputation as a valuable addition to any balanced diet. Brimming with antioxidants, Moong dal is a potent shield against harmful free radicals,…

  • Safflower Seeds Rasam

    Safflower Seeds Rasam

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    Safflower seeds are an interesting oil seed that resembles a thistle. Safflower has numerous health benefits, including preventing hardening of the arteries, lowering cholesterol, and reducing the risk of heart disease; it also contains a healthy amount of fatty acids. These seeds are also used to make vegan milk. This oil is also safe for…

  • Niger seeds Chutney

    Niger seeds Chutney

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    Niger seeds Chutney Niger seeds, also known as Nyjer or thistle seeds, come from the African yellow daisy (Guizotia abyssinica) plant and are tiny, oil-rich seeds. These seeds help in mood balance and nourish the nerves. Niger has been grown in Annapoorna farm Auroville as a dry land crop, but in solitude, we have never…

  • Kanji

    Kanji

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    It is the perfect food for fever as it is easy to digest. It is good to eat if you are dehydrated. Low in energy or have food poisoning. It helps maintain supple skin and, most importantly, with a bit of pickle, is a delicious meal! 1. Take a tumbler of rice and add four…

  • Day 3 – Permaculture workshop 

    Day 3 – Permaculture workshop 

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    Education is a massive part of our work, inspiring people to reconnect where their food comes from. Over the years, we have developed an intensive hands-on weekend permaculture workshop, where the participants dive into different aspects of the farm. This series of 3 workshop videos shows the learning from the workshop. We are about to…

  • Day 2 – Permaculture workshop 

    Day 2 – Permaculture workshop 

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    Education is a massive part of our work, inspiring people to reconnect where their food comes from. Over the years, we have developed an intensive hands-on weekend permaculture workshop, where the participants dive into different aspects of the farm. This series of 3 workshop videos shows the learning from the workshop. We are about to…

  • Day 1 – Permaculture workshop 

    Day 1 – Permaculture workshop 

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    Education is a massive part of our work, inspiring people to reconnect where their food comes from. Over the years, we have developed an intensive hands-on weekend permaculture workshop, where the participants dive into different aspects of the farm. This series of 3 workshop videos shows the learning from the workshop. We are about to…

  • Mixed fruit salad

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    Summer’s scorching, but we’ve got the remedy—delicious fruits galore! Feast your eyes on the delightful lineup—luscious papaya, succulent mango, tiny and tangy guavas, refreshing sour sop, sweet bananas, and the ever-so-cool coconut. Creating magic is simple—just chop them up, and blend the papaya, mango, and guava in the salad bowl. Add splashes of sour sop,…

  • Guava and hibiscus cooler

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    In Solitude Farm, we have many small country guavas that are a delicious shade of pink. These guavas get ready day by day, and we have found a wonderful way to use them! Cut the guavas into small pieces, and blend in the mixer with a little bit of lemon and hibiscus juice (a little…

  • Papaya imitation carrot juice

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    Peel papayas and cut them into small chunks, add ginger and a little lemon and mix everything in a mixie with some water. Filter the mix, and you have sweet, no-sugar-added papaya juice. The health benefits are so diverse and along with antioxidants, vitamins, beta-carotene minerals, and fiber. This is a perfect way to start…